The Lobster loos are iconic public toilets in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. They are part of the Kumutoto public space near Queen's Wharf[1] on the Wellington Waterfront.[2] They are formed from two concrete 'tentacles' covered over by a red-orange steel shroud.[3][4] Updraft through the tentacles provides natural ventilation.[5] The toilets were designed by Bret Thurston of Studio Pacific architects[5] and cost $375,000 to build, twice as much as an ordinary facility.[6] The toilets have been the subject of international interest.[3]
