Dive Brief:

• At a public area along the Baltic Sea in Gdynia, Poland, officials wanted a public restroom facility, and architect Adam Wiercinski did not think it necessary to lose all site of the sea just because of other necessities.
• The periscopes are placed above the sinks, using a mirror instead of the traditional window.
• When users are washing their hands, they have a wide view over the marshes and the sea, and the viewing point is high enough that people in front of the building do not obstruct the view.

Dive Insight:

This seems to be strong evidence that there is no reason for architecture to be uninspired, even for the most basic buildings. Outside, between the men's and women's wings, is a set of tiered benches for those who want to sit simply to watch the sea.