The neogothic St. Peter’s Church in Leipzig has, in addition to its sacred use, been booked as a venue for events more and more. But until now the church did not have enough restrooms. With the means of the neogothic era we inserted these restrooms cautiously and yet with a pinch of modernity into the listed context.
The old toilet facilities have been dismantled, the entirely outdated installations in the wall and floor have been replaced. Now, there are three restroom cabins in total, which are acoustically separated from each other by transom windows. The distinctive neo-gothic design features of the vault and the arched windows are being referenced in the new door elements. Traditional cement tiles, which can also be found in other parts of the church, were used for the floor.

Building project: Silent loo | vonversion and extension of adjoining rooms at St Peter’s Church Leipzig
Client: Ev.-Luth. parish of St Peter’s Church
Completion: 2013
Photographer: Martin Jehnichen