ONE HUNDRED OPENS TWO RESTROOM HUBS AT DOCKS BRUXSEL

Dec 17, 2024

Next level restroom comfort for visitors of the shopping district

 

Brussels, Belgium – Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 – A new standard of restroom comfort has arrived at Docks Bruxsel with the official opening of two well-being hubs by ONE HUNDRED restrooms. Visitors can now enjoy a completely renewed and comfortable restroom experience. These new restrooms mark a key milestone as the brand’s fifth location in Belgium and its debut in the country’s capital city. ONE HUNDRED restrooms continues to lead the way in redefining public restroom standards across Europe.

The official opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Richard Matterazzo, Technical & Facilities Director at Docks Bruxsel, and Nathalie Verheyen, Business Growth Manager at ONE HUNDRED restrooms.

Richard Matterazzo, Technical & Facilities Director at Docks Bruxsel, explains:
“We are delighted to welcome ONE HUNDRED restrooms to Docks Bruxsel. Their innovative approach to restroom design perfectly aligns with our commitment to sustainability and enhancing the customer experience. These new restroom hubs complement the high level of service we strive to offer throughout our shopping center, ensuring every visitor enjoys a seamless and comfortable experience. By integrating cutting-edge, sustainable solutions, ONE HUNDRED restrooms helps us further elevate Docks Bruxsel as a premier retail and leisure destination.”

Nathalie Verheyen, Business Growth Manager at ONE HUNDRED restrooms, adds:
“Seeing the first ONE HUNDRED restrooms locations I was involved in bringing to life open here in my home country at Docks Bruxsel makes this milestone even more meaningful. It’s a great feeling to know visitors can now experience the comfort and well-being we strive to deliver. I am really proud to be part of this fast-growing business with so much energy and potential, and I hope to see more ONE HUNDRED restroom locations open in Belgium in the coming years.”

Antwerp design
The award-winning design is a creation of WeWantMore, an Antwerp-based design studio. Their reinterpretation of the traditional restroom experience incorporates the principles of health, well-being, and beauty. The goal is to provide visitors with a moment of well-being through a carefully balanced mix of design, technology, and service.

Ruud Belmans, Creative Director of Spatial Design at WeWantMore, explains:
“Public restrooms in Europe don’t exactly have the best reputation. Most people want to get in and out as quickly as possible. The design of ONE HUNDRED restrooms, however, goes beyond a quick bathroom break. It encourages visitors to take a moment to breathe and recharge. While the high-tech features certainly contribute to the experience, they also presented a challenge. With everything being digital, there’s a risk of it feeling impersonal and cold—something we absolutely wanted to avoid. The natural materials, organic shapes, and indirect lighting provide the necessary balance, ensuring the experience feels personal and serene.”

Rainwater flushing
Docks Bruxsel is a dynamic retail destination offering over 100 stores, 15 restaurants, office spaces, and an indoor adventure park. Known for its sustainability, the center features 5,000 square meters of solar panels and a rainwater reuse system, which also supports the new restroom facilities. With the upcoming Legoland Discovery Centre and a strong focus on exceptional visitor experiences, Docks Bruxsel continues to set the standard for modern shopping and entertainment.

Features of the new restrooms
The two restroom locations at Docks Bruxsel are equipped with advanced features, including touchless technology, water-saving systems, soothing music, indirect lighting, and carefully designed interiors that create a sense of calm and cleanliness. Separate areas for men, women, and families, as well as a dedicated room for disabled visitors, ensure accessibility for all. Both restrooms also feature a nursery room equipped with a baby changing table, microwave, and feeding chair.

Docks Bruxsel is the first shopping center in Belgium to introduce a smart urinal capable of measuring hydration levels in real time. The urinal is developed by the Barcelona start-up Kamleon, the non-invasive technology analyses urine to provide a hydration score, displayed on a screen above the urinal. This innovative feature aims to raise awareness about the importance of regular hydration to improve well-being and prevent dehydration-related illnesses. The smart urinal will be installed in early 2025.

The new restrooms will be accessible during the shopping center’s operating hours. Visitors with disabilities and children under 7 can use the facilities free of charge. The €1 entry fee includes a voucher that can be redeemed for special offers at participating stores, such as Only & Sons, MyEcoClean, ABYstyle, Mediamarkt, and OS Opportunity.