In the heart of Bologna's Central Station, one of Italy's main railway hubs, a renovation aimed at upgrading the restrooms was recently completed, a crucial intervention in a space with a very high intensity of use. The project, conducted with a particular focus on efficiency, sustainability and durability, saw the installation of Idral MODERN series timed basin mixer taps, a highly innovative product designed specifically for high-traffic contexts such as railway stations.
The Challenge: Renovating to Improve the User Experience
Station toilets are one of the most critical areas due to the daily influx of thousands of people. This requires solutions that combine reliability, user-friendliness and water savings, all key features to ensure continuous operation without compromising service quality. The renovation project therefore placed emphasis on:
- Resistance and durability: the constant influx of travellers implies continuous and intensive use of the facilities.
- Waterefficiency: reducing water waste in a space with an extremely high daily consumption.
- Sustainability and maintenance: minimise routine maintenance and lower long-term operating costs.
- User experience: make the customer experience easy and safe by ensuring accessibility and hygiene.
The Solution: MODERN Series Timed Taps by Idral
The centrepiece of the project was the installation of Idral's MODERN series of timed basin mixer taps, a high quality product that optimally responds to the needs of high intensity public spaces such as station toilets. The installation of Idral timed taps in the station has brought a number of immediate benefits:
- Reduced water consumption: thanks to the fixed timing and flow limiter, water consumption has been optimised, with a positive impact on both the environment and the station's operating costs.
- Durability in high-traffic environments: the robustness of the material (chrome-plated brass) and the reliability of the shut-off device mean that the taps can withstand heavy daily use without the need for frequent maintenance.
- Ease of use and hygiene: the push-button control is easily accessible and usable by all, while the automatic shut-off system ensures hygienic use of the tap, reducing contact with potentially contaminated surfaces.
- Ease of installation and reduced maintenance: these taps are designed to offer fast and safe installation, minimising the need for subsequent interventions.
- Versatility and Accessibility for Different Users. One of the main strengths of these taps is their versatility: they are designed to be easily used by users with different needs and in contexts characterised by a high influx of people.
The bathroom renovation project at Bologna's Central Station is a concrete example of how design and technology solutions, such as Idral taps, can improve not only the efficiency and sustainability of public spaces, but also the daily experience of thousands of people. In contexts like stations, where maintenance must be minimised and user comfort maximised, the choice of innovative and durable products is essential to ensure long-term success.
