Since this year, the historic interiors of the revitalised Palace of the Republic in Warsaw have been open to the public for the first time. Not only has the historic building regained its former splendour, but also – thanks to a number of modern solutions – it has become a space that can be used in a comfortable and safe manner. Geberit also made a contribution by fitting the palace toilets.
It was only this year that the Palace of the Republic, one of Warsaw’s most famous and magnificent monuments, became widely accessible – it can now be visited free of charge, 6 days a week. This was possible thanks to the restoration of the baroque interiors and their adaptation to the needs of modern users, including people with disabilities. Conditions were also created to enable the storage of the book collection and, at the same time, to interact with the most valuable exhibits in the National Library’s collection. The revitalisation project was prepared by the Konior Studio architectural studio, while the interior furnishings consisted of high-quality products from well-known brands. These included solutions from Geberit, which were used to furnish the bathrooms at the Palace of the Republic. This created toilets that combine high functionality with aesthetics and stylish design.
– In each case, we pay particular attention to the ergonomics, aesthetics and durability of the equipment in the designed spaces. We cooperate with companies that guarantee high quality with their product range and meet the set criteria. Therefore, in such a unique and valuable project as the redevelopment of the Palace of the Republic of Poland, we used proven products and excellent solutions from Geberit,” says Tomasz Konior, owner and chief designer at Konior Studio.
Functionality and comfort are key
Thanks to the renovation, the Palace of the Republic has been enriched with new functions. Many modern solutions were also introduced to make the interiors usable. The revitalisation involved not only restoring the historic rooms with care for their historic character, but also taking into account the needs of contemporary users of the facility. And there are more and more of them every month, as the renovated Palace of the Republic has become a major attraction for Warsaw residents and tourists visiting the capital. That is why the designers took care of the comfort of using the building on many levels. This also applies to the toilets located there.
Modernity meets history
The interiors of the Palace of the Republic contain bathrooms designed for both employees of the National Library and visiting tourists. The largest of these is located on level -1 and uses Geberit toilet bowls and washbasins.
Due to the nature of the building, Geberit products were because of the nature of the building, Geberit products specifically dedicated to public spaces were usedgeberit products were chosen specifically for public areas to ensure both hygiene and safety in daily use. After all, it must be remembered that in this area of use, WC pans and wash basins are subjected to more intensive use. Good design and quality fittings are the answer.
The toilet bowls and wash basins used in the Palace of the Republic are made of materials with enhanced durability, which ensures both long-term use and protection against vandalism. Importantly from the perspective of public building maintenance, they are effortless to clean, thus facilitating a high sanitation regime. They are also characterised by reliability and ease of use – taking into account the diverse needs, including those of children, seniors and people with disabilities. For years, Geberit has been setting the highest standards in public bathrooms, including barrier-free bathrooms. The available Geberit bathroom series have a wide range of applications for different bathroom interiors, including the Selnova for smaller ones where every centimetre counts.
Hundreds of people visit the Palace of the Republic every month to admire the historic interiors and the unique book collection housed there. Thanks to the quality furnishings, they can use them comfortably and safely.
source: Geberit press materials(www.geberit.pl)
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