[4.3] Restroom and Usage at Yong-san Art Education Center

 

I visited Yongsan Art Education Center.

I've seen it a few times while passing by, but on that day, it seemed to have a nice atmosphere, so I decided to go inside. I'm not exactly sure what it's for, but the main activity here seems to be writing down emotions in a space that promotes tranquility. Using a pen on a notepad. On the second floor, there was a kind of workspace, and each seat had an outlet, indicating that it would be nice to write with a laptop. Surprisingly, the usage of this entire space is free. You don't even need to purchase a drink (they don't sell any). The place is overall clean and quiet, with only a few people. If I lived nearby, I would probably come here frequently to relax, write, and use the restroom. (In reality, this space is part of the public facility wing of Cental Park Apartments. To say "if I lived nearby" implies that you would need 3 billion won...). Even if you come into a large sum of money, the most important thing is the restroom. You can tell everything from the restroom.

What about the restroom at Yongsan Art Education Center?

Atmosphere: Overall, it had a solid and muted interior. The appropriate pin lighting maintained a pleasant illumination without being too dim or uncomfortable for the eyes. The interior materials emitted a so-called premium scent. The relatively high ceiling added to the clean feeling. Although the toilets and sinks were well-built, the presence of disposable soap, air fresheners, and cleaning supplies in various places detracted from the overall quality. A minor flaw. Accessibility: There are signs indicating the restroom locations throughout the art education center. You don't have to disturb the staff for directions. Just follow the signs, and it's easy to reach the restroom. The distance is not too far, and it's conveniently connected indoors. Size: It can accommodate a total of 8 people simultaneously (2 sinks, 3 toilets, 3 urinals). There aren't many people around. It's not a place where crowds gather seasonally. Interestingly, other floors within the building also have their own restrooms. It's a restroom of sufficient size. It deserves a perfect score for providing abundance whenever possible. Cleanliness: No unpleasant odors, and the area around the toilets was relatively clean. There were no stains on the mirrors. The sink had a bit of soapy water. It would have been better if they had a detachable metal tray like a water receiver (similar to a water purifier) at the spot where the soap comes out. A minor disappointment. Convenience: The toilets have button-style flush mechanisms. Besides the door handle, there's an additional hook for hanging clothes. These thoughtful conveniences, in my opinion. But wait, what about a bidet? Oh, there isn't one. Well, it's forgivable even without a bidet. What about hand towels? Why aren't there any hand towels? Excuse me? If water gets on my face, do I put it in the hand dryer? Hmm, I got a little excited because I prefer hand towels. With such a well-thought-out restroom, I believe they should have them. Hopefully, it's just something I didn't notice.

< SUMMARY > Atmosphere: 4.2 Accessibility: 4 Size: 5 Cleanliness: 4.5 Convenience: 3.8 Total Score: 4.3 Yongsan Art Education Center 1st floor, Office Wing, 5th-6th floor