K–12 Modernization

School Restroom Modernization

A brighter, more accessible, and more durable student restroom environment designed to improve daily use and long-term performance.

Project TypeRestroom Renovation
Year Engaged2025
StatusSecuring Funding
ServicesDesign Through CA
Project Purpose

Small spaces can have an outsized impact on the student experience.

Paper Plane Architecture was engaged to renovate the school’s existing non-accessible restrooms and improve ADA accessibility, functionality, durability, circulation, and overall comfort.

ADA FocusImproved accessibility and circulation
Durable FinishesLong-term school use and maintenance
Modern FixturesEfficient, robust, and easy to service
Current StatusProject securing funding
Modern school restroom rendering with sinks, mirrors, and stalls
Accessible sink and urinal view
Modernization Concept

Bright, clear, and easy to maintain.

The proposed renovation replaces a dated and inaccessible environment with a cleaner visual language, improved fixture layouts, durable finishes, and lighting designed to make the space feel open and safe.

Student Experience

A practical space with a clear identity.

Simple geometric color accents introduce energy and wayfinding without compromising durability. Black partitions and fixtures create contrast against a bright, neutral material palette.

Restroom rendering with colorful wall accents
Planning + Accessibility

Targeted improvements within an existing school layout.

The work studies multiple restroom locations within the existing building, coordinating accessibility, fixture counts, circulation, and phased implementation while minimizing disruption to adjacent school spaces.

Existing school restroom renovation plan
School floor plan showing restroom locations and circulation
Our Services

Support from early planning through construction.

ProgrammingConfirming needs, fixture requirements, accessibility priorities, and implementation goals.
Schematic DesignDeveloping layouts, material concepts, and modernization strategies.
Construction DocumentsPreparing coordinated documents for pricing, permits, and construction.
Construction AdministrationSupporting the owner during implementation and resolving field conditions.

Modernization is not only about replacing finishes. It is about making everyday school spaces work better for every student.