The transformation of the Victoria Embankment site is part of a wider initiative to encourage greater public use of Westminster’s outdoor spaces.

The council’s £12.7 million investment reflects a commitment to improving civic infrastructure while incorporating artistic and cultural elements that enrich the urban landscape. The next site to undergo refurbishment, beneath Parliament Street, will incorporate further bespoke artwork, this time drawing on the energy of Westminster and its historic landmarks, including the Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben.

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Lots of special features were used in keeping with the theme of the project.

“The refurbishment of the public toilets on Victoria Embankment mark an exciting stage in Westminster City Council’s programme to upgrade eight sites in central London,” said Hugh Broughton, director at Hugh Broughton Architects.

“The completed project includes high quality, durable finishes, accessible facilities and a stunning artwork by James Lambert which extends through the male and female facilities and represents key features of the local context. Overall this is a fantastic investment in the public realm, drawing inspiration from public facilities of the Victorian era and demonstrating Westminster’s commitment to creating facilities which are robust, sustainable and charming.”

Location: Victoria Embankment, London
Products: Classic Cell Cubicle, Duct Panels
Architects: Hugh Broughton
Artwork detail: 'Westminster Notes' by James Lambert at Victoria Embankment Public Convenience, 2025.
Photographs: Dirk Lindner