SBDC@SMO (Santa Monica Airport): ethereal, like pooping in a cloud

This is one of my favorites. A former instructor of mine runs a small business out of here. The building is pretty non-descript. According to Google Maps, this is the Small Business Development Center. Based on the geometric lines and symmetry, my guess is it was built in the 60s, before the less subtle hues of the 70s became popular. I ought to read up on it more to be sure. What I do know is that I love it. It's peaceful, serene, the light blue of the tiles, the muted sun light coming through windows and the proximity to the airport bring to mind blue skies and clouds. Everything seems to be from the original construction. Very nice. I wanted to sit on the couch and read a book.

Restroom at the Small Business Development Center by SMO

Salt Lake County Library@Utah: so fresh and so clean...

This restroom totally met the expectations raised by the rest of the building, which is a monumental feat of curved walls and glass. Based on my extensive research (Wikipedia), the design comes from  Moshe Safdie and Assoc and VCBO Architecture.

Restroom at Salt Lake County Library

King's Row@Pasadena: bold, yet restrained taste

I don't feel strongly about this one, but I do appreciate the bold yet restrained choices. The only item that ties it to London is the single framed photo, which keeps it from being gimmicky. Especially wise since the door is very slightly borderline Midieval Times (whose bathroom I regretfully did not go to on my one unlikely visit...but that's another story.) Enjoy...

Restroom at King's Row in Pasadena

Dusty's@Silverlake: vintage noir

If anyone's been to Dusty's Bistro, they know it's a mix between a thrift shop and grandma's attic. A confusion of decades ranging from antique, to 50s Americana to 70s kitsch. I'm no expert but there was a lot going on. The restroom did not disappoint. The noir is for how dark it was in there...

Restroom at Dusty's Bistro in Silverlake

JetBlue@JFK: a nod to the 60s

The glorious 60s mod styled lavoratory in the baggage claim section of JFK's JetBlue made my day. Unexpectedly clean and pristine.

 JetBlue restroom at JFK Airport