Project forms part of a programme to refurbish public conveniences across central London
Hugh Broughton Architects has completed the refurbishment of public toilets beneath Parliament Street in Westminster, part of a council-led programme to upgrade eight facilities across central London.
Linked via a pedestrian subway to Westminster Underground Station, the high-traffic site features a new public artwork by James Lambert. His design, applied to ‘Westminster Blue’ tiles, incorporates motifs such as Big Ben, toy soldiers, pointing hands, and the arches of Westminster Bridge, intended to reference the area’s civic and cultural history.
The upgrade follows a similar scheme at Victoria Embankment completed in February 2025.
The Parliament Street toilets have been designed for ease of maintenance, with a lighting scheme intended to make the underground space feel bright, and a durable material palette. Facilities include ambulant cubicles and enlarged cubicles with baby-changing provision in both male and female toilets. The project has been designed to comply with the new Part T building regulations.
Hugh Broughton said: “It is a rare and privileged opportunity to work on a project in such a high-traffic and well-known location as this. Public toilets are a fundamental requirement across the city but this area is particularly busy with tourists and Londoners alike, which makes the need even greater.
“We’re proud to unveil this new design that continues our work in supporting Westminster Council’s wider initiative, providing access to sanitation that is practical, inclusive and joyful.”
FM Conway acted as delivery partner for the council, with Hugh Broughton Architects leading design and Harley Haddow providing engineering services. The Contemporary Art Society Consultancy managed the public art commission, with construction partner M&M Moran.
The next site in the programme will be within the Grade II listed Piccadilly Circus Underground Station.
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