Restroom Renovation

Challenge:

The Battery Atlanta^™ is a bustling and unprecedented entertainment experience situated alongside Truist Park – a haven for baseball fans. Spanning 2.25 million square feet, The Battery Atlanta combines numerous restaurants, stores, parks and entertainment venues and is open to the public 365 days a year, not just on game days.

The design team was tasked with transforming a parking manager’s office and two unisex restrooms into a pair of high-capacity men’s and women’s bathrooms.

“We were challenged to create as many new restroom stalls as possible within a restricted footprint,” said Wes Taylor, RA, NCARB, Taylor Design Studio. “We looked for a product that could provide a timeless aesthetic while being durable and easy to clean,” said Paula Wideman, founder of design firm paulaproduct.

Weather also played a factor in the design. “Being adjacent to the baseball stadium, which is subjected to a range of weather conditions and extreme summer heat, it was important to both the design team and Ownership to provide a cool and comfortable space while visually creating a “rest” room from the hot Georgia summers,” Taylor added.

Solution:

After considering other partition models, Taylor and Wideman decided that Bradley’s Euro Style Partition model – Float series – provided the perfect balance of appearance, durability and cost. 

“Float adds a sleek vibe to the aesthetic while providing privacy with virtually no sight line,” Taylor said. “Mortised hardware was a big selling point to withstand heavy use and traffic in these types of spaces.”

Senior operations manager for The Battery, Matt Wolfenbarger, added “Float partitions are by far the most durable, well-functioning partitions we have on-site. I’d love to transition to all of these in the future. They are designed for extremely large and heavy crowds.”

The men’s and women’s restrooms were equipped with a combination of partition stalls, urinal screens, and Verge® basins made of Evero® Natural Quartz and WashBar® Duo handwashing fixtures that house touch-free soap and water. They also selected Elvari^™ Washroom Accessories, including mirrors, full height vanity mirrors, and handwashing and in-stall accessories, such as grab bars. Elvari Accessories feature a curved, pill-shaped design that unifies restrooms with a similar aesthetic.

“We designed these spaces with an overall cool palette,” explained Wideman. “The partitions are dark gray and the WashBars are matte black as a contrasting detail. The countertop is a sparkling white with a black apron. The Elvari Accessories are stainless steel, and the grab bars, with their curvilinear edge, are some of the best-looking we have ever specified and seen installed.”

Creating a clean, cool and cohesive appearance:

While Euro Style Partitions provide a minimalist design with flush surface construction, its robust and durable material – Phenolic LT – is lightweight, and easy to install and clean. With the feet and headrail hidden from sight, Float creates the impression that the partitions are floating on air.

Bradley’s WashBar keeps handwashing elements close by for an accessible and intuitive handwashing experience. The all-in-one fixture features completely touchless handwashing technology to limit touchpoints and is available in a selection of finishes, shapes and models. WashBar Duo, the option selected for The Battery, is a convenient alternative when another hand drying method is preferred while minimizing extra clutter of separate handwashing components.  

A key selling point for The Battery’s Owner and maintenance team was the option to incorporate WashBar’s multi-feed top fill soap feature, which allows soap to be refilled from above the sink.

“With no handles or levers, a large and efficient soap tank, and a seamless easy-to-clean basin, the WashBar has been a maintenance game changer,” said Wolfenbarger. “As you enter the restrooms, the WashBars and sinks present a professional, durable and high-class experience.”

To add functionality and cohesion, Elvari Washroom Accessories create an elevated aesthetic. With the widest selection of washroom accessories available, the Elvari collection is available in multiple finishes that are easy to clean and fingerprint- and corrosion-resistant.

“I love Elvari accessories’ slim, oval shape and assortment of finishes,” added Wideman. “The assortment of accessories that we selected neatly tie the washroom together.”

Pull out quotes:

“It was so nice to have products that complement the design of the space instead of having to use products that are standard and clunky.”  -- Wes Taylor, RA, NCARB, Taylor Design Studio

“I have worked with Bradley for years and I am impressed with the level of focus that is placed on design, ergonomic advancement and material development.  Many of the items that they offer try to eliminate crevices for dirt build up.”  – Paula Wideman, Founder/Designer, paulaproduct

“Bradley is cutting edge on integrating technology.  Bradley is able to offer a top-of-the-line product at a competitive cost.” – Paula Wideman, Founder/Designer, paulaproduct