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SPECIAL FEATURE

As vertical expansion gains

momentum, optimising
available space has become
a critical aspect of modern

architecture. Compact
bathrooms, in particular,

pose a significant challenge.
Industry leaders adopt
sustainable methods to

address this challenge to
increase the functionality

despite maintaining the
aesthetics. This article

explores innovative methods
and ideas employed by

industry leaders to maximise
space in compact bathrooms,
commercial or otherwise.

Optimising Compact Bathroom Spaces:

Technology, Materials and Collaboration

Tejaswini Paranjape | Mumbai living spaces. According to the United Nations, over 60% of
the world’s population will reside in urban areas by 2030.
A s cities densify and living spaces shrink, efficient This shift has significant implications for bathroom design.
Shrivatsa Somany, Head – Bathware, Somany Ceramics,
bathroom design directly impacts quality of
life, productivity, and well-being. Moreover, the
environmental benefits of sustainable bathroom notes, “Optimising space is a core challenge in modern
urban environments.”
solutions, such as water conservation and eco-friendly Space management in compact bathrooms have several
materials, align with the growing demand for green considerations beyond mere aesthetics. Inadequate space
architecture. By examining the cutting-edge technologies, planning can lead to cluttered, unwelcoming environments
materials, and collaborative strategies employed by that negatively impact daily routines and mental well-
industry leaders, this discussion provides valuable insights being. Furthermore, poorly designed bathrooms can result
for architects, designers, and builders seeking to create in increased maintenance costs, water waste, and energy
functional, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally inefficiency. As urbanisation intensifies, understanding the
responsible compact bathrooms. nuances of space constraints becomes crucial. Effective
combat against these challenges requires acknowledging
Space Constraints the interconnectedness of form, function, and sustainability.
Need for employment and industrialisation has led to rapid By prioritising thoughtful design and innovative solutions,
urbanisation. There is a huge influx of people in urban areas architects, designers, and builders can transform compact
in search for jobs and good education. Urbanisation in turn bathrooms into efficient, eco-friendly oases that enhance
has led to a surge in vertical expansion, resulting in smaller urban living experiences.

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