Max SteventonDanish sanitation company Lapee has introduced Dua, a modular sanitation unit designed for women at events.
Lapee said the unit is intended to address congestion, hygiene, and logistical challenges associated with temporary sanitation infrastructure for women.
According to the company, Dua is designed to improve user flow and operational efficiency. The units are lightweight and can be moved by hand without the use of forklifts. The modular system allows for multiple layout configurations and does not require additional fencing.
Lapee stated that Dua is designed for efficient transport, with up to 20 units fitting into a standard 20-foot container. The company said this reduces transportation requirements and associated emissions.
The interior of each unit includes integrated lighting, hand sanitizer holders, ergonomic fixtures, and a cup holder. The design is intended to support hygiene and usability in high-traffic environments.
Dua is intended for use at festivals, sporting events, parks, and other temporary or semi-permanent public locations. Lapee reports that the unit retains core functional characteristics of its earlier sanitation models while expanding flexibility for different deployment contexts.
Lapee was founded in 2017 by architects Gina Périer and Alexander Egebjerg. The company focuses on sanitation solutions for women and people who squat to urinate. Its products have been used at events and public spaces in more than 25 countries, including deployment at the Paris Olympics in 2024. The company has received multiple design awards, including the Danish Design Award in 2022.
Lapee states that its objective is to improve access to sanitation for women and children globally. “Over the past years, we’ve gathered feedback from users and industry partners and combined it with our own experience and observations”, said Périer. “It wasn’t easy to create an alternative to the original Lapee, but Dua delivers higher modularity, greater flexibility, and easier transport, making it the right fit for more events than ever.”