Eight London Underground stations in the City of Westminster are receiving restroom upgrades designed by Hugh Broughton Architects, featuring illustrated tiles by artist James Lambert. The refurbishments, which began in February 2025, cover locations including Victoria Embankment, Parliament Street, Piccadilly Circus, Green Park, Carnaby Street, Westminster Pier, Covent Garden, and Leicester Square. The tiles incorporate historical motifs and iconography unique to each site, such as the King's Guards and George John Vulliamy's sphinxes guarding Cleopatra's Needle.
This project matters because it addresses a clear demand for public toilets across London while continuing the Victorian tradition of decorative tile work in the Tube system. By combining practical needs—safety, inclusivity, and accessibility—with high-quality design, the initiative enshrines civic pride and demonstrates how contemporary architecture can honor historic aesthetics. It also highlights the ongoing role of public art in everyday urban infrastructure.