Paul Klonowsky
Paul specializes in managing projects and developing practical guidelines in the facility management field. With experience in improving operational efficiency, he focuses on coordinating cross-functional teams to address challenges. Paul excels at uniting different departments to collaborate on projects that enhance building operations and safety. His commitment and team spirit were shaped through years of rowing, where he learned the value of collaboration and perseverance. He is dedicated to enhancing facility management practices.
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3 - Facilities management and safety - 09:30 - 09:55
Behind Closed Doors – transforming airport restrooms into experiential spaces
The Behind Closed Doors project explores a groundbreaking collaboration between architecture students and BER airport, rethinking restroom design to create unique, experiential spaces. Moving beyond functionality, this project integrates digital art installations, innovative architectural highlights and creative material choices to transform ordinary airport restrooms into immersive environments. Emphasizing sustainability, the use of eco-friendly materials enhances hygiene and ease of cleaning, while reducing environmental impact. The iterative design process fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas, leading to cutting-edge solutions for privacy, accessibility and user comfort. This presentation reveals how restrooms can elevate the traveler’s experience and contribute to overall brand identity.
The audience will learn:
- Understand the importance of creative restroom solutions in reducing stress, creating a welcoming atmosphere and improving passenger satisfaction
- Understand how airports can use restroom design to reflect cultural, artistic and architectural trends, enhancing their overall image
- Discover how sustainable materials in restroom design enhance hygiene, durability and ease of cleaning, benefiting users and maintenance teams
- Learn how iterative collaboration between engineers, architects and students leads to unique restroom designs that elevate functionality and aesthetic value
