VIP RESTROOMS, GILLETTE STADIUM, Foxborough, Mass.
RETROFIT TEAM
ARCHITECT: Populous
MATERIALS
From the World Champion New England Patriots to Jay Z, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, Gillette Stadium plays host to the top names in the world of sports and entertainment. The facility also is renowned for being on the cutting edge of green technology and sustainable design, so it’s no surprise the stadium was an early adopter of the D|13 Sink System, featuring the new XLERATORsync Hand Dryer.
“The experience of watching the game at home on TV is almost better than sitting in the stadium,
so over the past five years, we’ve put a lot of capital into Gillette Stadium to enhance the fan experience,” says Jason Stone, senior director of Operations, Kraft Sports + Entertainment.
Gillette Stadium is now decked out with large LED screens, massive HD media walls, field-level terraces, mezzanines, premium bars, luxury suites and other state-of-the-art features. The D|13 Sink System has been added as a high-end fixture in VIP areas, such as the Optum Field Lounge, Cross Pavilion and Putnam Club Lounge.
“Aesthetics are a big part of building these new spaces,” Stone says. “The D|13 Sink System blends seamlessly with the other finishes we installed throughout the space. It gives our customers the extra VIP experience so when they walk up to the sink, they have the soap, water and hand dryer all in the same location.”
The D|13 Sink System offers a 95 percent cost savings versus paper towels, eliminating labor, maintenance and waste while creating a hygienic restroom environment. Its state-of-the-art features include HEPA filtration, adjustable speed and heat, LED illumination and a Sound Suppression Air Delivery System.
In addition, the XLERATORsync Hand Dryer was designed in collaboration with Excel Dryer and a world-renowned design firm to produce a “reverse airflow”, which blows air/water away from the user, promoting hygiene and enhancing user experience.
The D|13 Sink System is fully customizable and adaptable to any size, shape or material. Several soap dispenser options are available, and the unit is compatible with faucet models from several manu- facturers. Factory templates and custom 3D laser templating are available to reduce installation time and ensure accurate fit. All orders are purchased and shipped directly from D|13 Group.
“The level of service provided by the D|13 Group has been second-to-none,” Stone says. “The systems work flawlessly. It’s made it easy for our facility staff and has now boosted the experience of our customers using these facilities.”
D|13 SINK SYSTEM, FEATURING THE XLERATOR-SYNC HAND DRYER: D|13 Group and Excel Dryer
PHOTOS: courtesy Excel Dryer