Blocks [hot]: Aldi Toilet

But what do Aldi's toilet blocks reveal about our society? In an age of growing anxiety about public spaces – and, in particular, about the provision of public toilets – the presence of these facilities speaks to a desire for basic amenities that are accessible to all. In an era of increasing social and economic fragmentation, Aldi's toilet blocks stand as a rare example of a public space that is welcoming, if not exactly warm.

Photo: one block hanging under rim + clean water Before: embarrassed by toilet stains. After: Aldi toilet block on duty. aldi toilet blocks

No guide is complete without a safety warning. But what do Aldi's toilet blocks reveal about our society