After the completion of the Miro Rivera and Johnson Creek restrooms, it was clear that nice restrooms were a high priority for Trail users. The Heron Creek Restroom opened on February 21, 205, and was designed by Mell Lawrence Architects. The design was inspired both by the existing space and Trail users’ input. Mell Lawrence showed skill in designing a space for the rituals and the physicality of each structure’s use. The firm has a passion for merging the realities of everyday life with the architectural principles of light, art, and sustainability. For them, nature’s organized spontaneity is a valuable inspiration. TTC also undertook a week-long on-site installation to raise awareness for the upcoming restroom and gather input. The Trail Memory Board gathered 1,700 comments ranging from the whimsical to the sacred.Â
The project team included: architect, Mell Lawrence Architects; general contractor, Balfour Beatty; structural and architectural steel fabricator: Sarabi Studio, civil engineers: Big Red Dog; project manager: Ross Anders.
Awards:Â 2016 AIA Austin – Design AwardÂ
Project sponsors & donors
$25,000+
Anonymous Runner In Need of a Restroom  ·  Friends and Family of Anthony W. ‘Tony’ Skeen
$10,000+
Griffin Davis & Heather Keating