Built in 1921, the Old Chicago Post Office was once the largest of its kind in the world, capable of handling 19 million pieces of mail each day. But after sitting vacant for nearly two decades, the historic building underwent the largest historic redevelopment in the nation in 2019 to serve as one of Chicago’s business hubs. Current tenants include well-known names such as Walgreens, Uber, Home Chef, as well as a wide range of additional corporations.

Tasked with specifying products for the extensive retrofit, a renown architectural firm wanted to specify beautiful, hygiene-friendly, and sustainable building products throughout the building—and the restroom was no exception. The result: elegant, water-saving, and touch-free Sloan products in each of the architectural icon’s restrooms spanning 13 floors and 2.5 million square feet.

A Golden Touch

From the minute guests enter the main lobby they are met with a beautiful golden bronze aesthetic—from gold turnstiles to gold mosaic tile and more—an aesthetic that has been a hallmark of the building since its inception in the 1920s. The architectural firm wanted that same design theme to carry over into the restroom as well, specifying Sloan’s Polished Brass special finish on all Optima® EAF-275 Faucets and Sloan® ESD-2000 Soap Dispensers throughout the building. Luxurious and eye-catching with a touch of gold, Sloan’s Polished Brass delivers the golden bronze design that has become synonymous with the Old Post Office and extends it into the restroom to add an element of high design to the handwashing experience.

Hygiene Meets Sustainability

While the project was completed before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Old Chicago Post Office wanted to provide users with a touch-free restroom environment. Royal 152 ESS (non-TMO) Flushometer—installed in the building’s office area for employees—and EAF-275 Faucets in the public restrooms deliver the hygienic benefits across all aspects of the iconic facility that tenants have come to expect in today’s commercial environment. In addition to their hygienic benefits, each Sloan fixture also provides a water-saving element that contributes to the Old Post Office achieving both LEED Gold and WELL building certification.

The leading tool for advancing health and well-being in buildings globally, the WELL Health-Safety rating seal on a building indicates confidence and trust to guests. Sloan’s Royal Flushometers provide a 1.28 gpf, while Sloan’s sensor-operated faucets help conserve water with programmed shut-offs during the scrubbing portion of the handwashing process, which is 20 seconds as per CDC guidelines.

Fulton East, an office and retail building in Chicago’s Fulton Market District, represents a bold new standard in architectural innovation. Sloan played a pivotal role in setting this standard by providing restroom solutions that excel in aesthetics, maintenance ease, and sustainability. 

Aesthetics Tailored for Modern Design 

Fulton East showcases a contemporary aesthetic throughout the building, including the restrooms. Sloan’s fixtures blend form and function align with the building’s elevated design. 

• Optima® EAF-275 Solar-powered Deck-mounted Mid Body Faucet: Hands-free operation and minimalist appeal

   

• Sloan® ESD-2000 Deck-mounted Foam Soap Dispenser: A cohesive pairing with faucets and a clean countertop presentation

   

• SU-7409 Vitreous China Washdown Urinal: Contemporary design and low water consumption

   

• ST-2459 Vitreous China Wall-mounted Water Closet: For a visually integrated look aligned with modern restroom aesthetics

   

This attention to detail enhances the visual appeal of Fulton East and reinforces the perception of the building as a workspace fully committed to innovation. 

Maintain With Ease

At Fulton East, hygiene and efficiency drive every decision. With facilities that are used daily, Sloan products were selected specifically for their maintenance-friendly features:

• SloanTec® Hydrophobic Glaze: Repels water, germs, and bacteria, resulting in extended fixture cleanliness and reduced maintenance requirements.

   

• SS-3021 Vitreous China Lavatories: Delivers an easy-to-clean handwashing solution that withstands daily use while retaining a polished appearance.

   

• SOLIS® 8111 and 8186 Sensor Flushometers: For water closets and urinals, respectively, these flushometers are engineered for durability, to withstand frequent use, and reduce the spread of germs. 

   

• Optima EAF-275 Sensor Solar-powered Faucets and matching Sloan ESD-2000 Soap Dispensers: Streamlines daily maintenance with sensor-activated, touch-free technology, minimizing battery replacement frequency.

Sustainability and Water Savings 

Fulton East’s pursuit of LEED certification places sustainability at the heart of every design choice. Sloan’s products support these ambitions by integrating water-saving technologies that reduce waste without compromising performance. 

• SOLIS Sensor Flushometers (SOLIS 8111 for water closets, SOLIS 8186 for urinals): Configured for 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf) for water closets and 0.125 gpf for urinals, these sensor-activated, solar-powered fixtures reduce overall water and energy consumption.

   

• Optima EAF-275 Sensor Solar-powered Faucets: Solar-powered design paired with sensor activation reduces utility usage.

   

• Matching Sloan ESD-2000 Soap Dispensers: Supports hygienic, efficient hand washing without excess waste.

Known for their expertise in mechanical contracting, William R. Nash partnered with Sloan to bring their vision of a new office building to life. Sloan’s innovative restroom solutions revolutionized the facility by enhancing its design sophistication, bolstering durability to withstand high-traffic use, and embedding sustainability into every detail. 

Aesthetic Leadership in Restroom Design

William R. Nash, Inc. prioritized aesthetics in the design of its new headquarters, a big reason why Sloan’s innovative, touch-free restroom solutions were specified for this renovation. 

• CX Concealed Flushometers: Nearly 70% smaller than industry-standard, the sleek, wall-embedded Sloan CX 8158–1.28 and CX 8198–0.5 Flushometers, paired with Sloan ST-2469 Water Closets and SU-1019 Urinals create a unified and striking aesthetic throughout the restrooms.
• AER-DEC® Integrated Sink Systems: Equipped with LED-lit sink basins, Sloan BASYS® Faucets, Soap Dispensers, and Hand Dryers, this all-in-one handwashing solution is designed for elegance and functionality, enhancing sophistication with its modern interfaces and lighting.

Simplifying Maintenance with Sloan’s Innovative Products

In William R. Nash’s headquarters, ease of maintenance is essential. Sloan’s carefully selected solutions not only enhance restroom design and function but also make daily upkeep substantially easier. 

• CX Concealed Flushometers: With watertight, concealed construction that minimizes leaks and protects internal parts, this fixture features touch-free sensor technology for increased cleanliness for quick, low-disruption service.
• AER-DEC Integrated Sink Systems: Streamlined design incorporates BASYS Faucets, Soap Dispensers, and Hand Dryers for a drip-free handwashing experience. The integrated system helps keep counters and floors clean, decreasing messes and cleaning requirements.
• EWF-43000 SloanStone® 3-Station Wash Fountain Sink: Crafted from SloanStone solid surface, these fixtures resist stains, cracks, and wear even under heavy use, and accommodate multiple users. 

Sustainability and Efficiency

Sloan has redefined how facilities can reduce their environmental footprint by integrating cutting-edge products engineered for water efficiency, energy conservation, and durable performance. 

• CX Flushometers: Advanced sensor technology provides precise, efficient water control when seamlessly paired with Sloan water closets and urinals for maximum conservation, while reducing waste and maintaining strong performance.
• AER-DEC Integrated Sink Systems with BASYS Faucets: With waste-free dispensing and LED lighting, this all-in-one design maximizes water and energy efficiency.
• EWF-43000 SloanStone 3-Station Wash Fountain: Designed for high-traffic environments, this durable build supports multiple users for sustainable, frequent handwashing while cutting overall water use. 

As the home of the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, PPG Paints Arena is a 19,758-seat venue that hosts over 150 events per year. Beyond hockey games, the regional epicenter welcomes many other athletic events, concerts, and shows.

To provide its high volume of guests with an enjoyable, hygienic experience, PPG Paints Arena knew it needed to upgrade its restrooms to touch-free. In the summer of 2020, the arena turned to Sloan to retrofit its main concourse restrooms, suites, and locker rooms to provide an entirely touch-free restroom experience throughout the entire facility—while also adding an enhanced aesthetic to its faucet designs.

Steel City Aesthetics

At PPG Paints Arena, form goes hand-in-hand with function. Sloan’s sleek, modern products are helping revolutionize the arena’s restroom aesthetic while reinforcing the Penguins’ team branding.

• Laser-engraved faucets were installed that feature the iconic Pittsburgh Penguins logo, elevating design and seamlessly merging hygiene with team pride.
• BASYS® EFX-250 Faucets with minimalist styling add a striking, state-of-the-art element appreciated by both fans and architects. 

A Maintenance Power Play

PPG Paints Arena serves thousands of fans on game days, with restrooms experiencing peak usage during event intermissions. Sloan’s durable, low-maintenance solutions are specifically engineered for these types of environments.

• G2 8111 Exposed Sensor Flushometers, installed across various locations, provide sensor-activated operation, eliminating touchpoints and reducing wear and tear.
• EBV500A Exposed Sensor Retrofit Flushometers allow the venue to efficiently upgrade existing fixtures into touch-free systems, minimizing downtime and installation costs while extending the functional life of the restrooms. 

Facility managers at the arena appreciate how these solutions simplify upkeep while maintaining strong, consistent operation. 

A Touch-free Facility

Modern arenas like PPG Paints Arena prioritize environmental stewardship as part of a forward-looking strategy. Sloan’s products help reduce water usage while ensuring hygienic, high-performance operation across all upgraded restrooms. 

• Sensor-operated faucets and flushometers precisely control water use, activating only when needed to avoid waste.
• Integrated water-saving technology reduces water consumption without compromising user experience, contributing to cost efficiency and sustainability goals. 

Additionally, Sloan’s role as ASM Global’s North American Preferred Commercial Plumbing Systems Partner aligns the company with over 300 venues across the continent, reinforcing a shared commitment to sustainable and hygienic solutions. 

Coors Field, the home of Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies, is an elevated experience in every way. Located in Denver, the 50,398-seat venue sees millions of visitors every year for games, concerts, and events. 

By its 25th anniversary, Coors Field’s club level and clubhouse restrooms required an upgrade to meet modern standards of sustainability, aesthetics, and ease of maintenance. To meet these needs, Coors Field turned to Sloan, who create a restroom environment that merges form, function, and sustainability, ensuring the ballpark remains a top-tier venue for years to come. 

Grand Slam for Sustainability

Sloan equipped Coors Field with advanced water-saving solutions, including Sloan Royal® 111 and 186 ESS Sensor Flushometers paired with 78 ST-2459 Wall-mounted Water Closets and 42 SU-7009 Washdown Urinals. These fixtures achieve impressive water usage rates of 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf) and as little as 0.125 gpf, respectively. Each low-flow flushometer contributes to significant reductions in water consumption.
Coors Field has long been a leader in sustainability, from recycling 450 tons of materials annually to introducing the first sustainable garden in Major League Baseball. Sloan products seamlessly align with these initiatives, supporting the stadium’s ongoing environmental commitment.

Going the Distance

The reliability of Sloan’s BASYS® Faucets and Royal Flushometers plays a key role in the efficient operation of Coors Field’s restrooms. These hands-free, sensor-activated fixtures eliminate common wear-and-tear issues associated with manual fixtures, helping the facilities team focus their efforts elsewhere.

In fact, during a trial run in high-usage restrooms during the 2018 baseball season, the BASYS Faucets stood out for their dependability and ease of use. Their low-maintenance design ensures quick upkeep for facility managers, saving time and reducing operational interruptions.

Engraved Aesthetics

The look and feel of a restroom can leave a lasting impression. Coors Field selected 12 Designer Series™ DSWD-84000 Sinks paired with BASYS Faucets for the club level, offering a sleek, contemporary aesthetic that elevates the visitor experience. 
Taking personalization one step further, the BASYS Faucets were engraved with the Rockies’ logo. This thoughtful touch extends team branding into every aspect of the fan experience. Visitors leave the restrooms reminded that they are at a unique venue, home to the Colorado Rockies.

As Chicago’s lakefront treasure, Navy Pier is one of the most visited leisure and cultural destinations in the world. With more than 3,300 feet of parks, restaurants, exhibits, and more – all uniquely situated on the shore of Lake Michigan – it’s a one-of-a-kind tourist attraction.

When it came time to specify commercial restroom products at the Pier’s Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion, not only did Sloan’s products present the elegant aesthetic that greets guests in a pleasant environment, but they also provide the durability to stand up to the millions of users each year. In addition, Sloan’s products help make the building over 20 percent more efficient than traditional structures.

Aesthetics Defined by Detail

Navy Pier’s Welcome Pavilion sets the tone for an upscale, modern visitor experience. Sloan contributed to this vision with meticulously designed products that bring harmony and sophistication to the restrooms.

• The pavilion’s restrooms feature Sloan Designer Series™ DSG-84000 Wall-mounted Sinks. With their clean, polished lines and Silestone® Spa Suede finish, these sinks create a spa-inspired look that blends function and style.
• Featuring infrared sensor technology, Sloan’s touch-free BASYS® EFX-800 Faucets achieve a minimalist feel while ensuring a hygienic-friendly experience for every user. 

Reliable Durability

Sloan met Navy Pier’s demands for long-lasting durability with low-maintenance fixtures that simplify operations for facility managers.

• Sloan’s ST-2459 Elongated Wall-mounted Water Closets paired with Royal® 111 SFSM Sensor Flushometers are rated to withstand a static load of 750 pounds, which is ideal for handling high-volume, year-round traffic.
• Sloan’s sensor-operated faucets and flushometers feature advanced technology that eliminates manual handling, minimizing wear and tear while decreasing the spread of germs.

Windy City Water Savings

The Pier has implemented a variety of green initiatives, from stormwater management systems to highly efficient LED lighting. Sloan’s sustainable contributions include water-saving technologies that reduce the pavilion’s environmental impact.

• Water-Saving Urinals & Flushometers: Navy Pier uses Sloan’s SU-7009 Small Washdown Urinals paired with Royal 186 SFSM Flushometers to achieve an ultra-low water consumption rate of 0.125 gallons per flush (gpf). Paired with ST-2459 Water Closets, Sloan’s Royal Sensor Flushometers deliver just 1.28 gpf, helping the pavilion conserve thousands of gallons of water.
• Touchless Efficiency: The BASYS Faucets’ 1.5 gpm flow rate, along with their built-in line purge feature, eliminates stagnant water and prevents waste. 

Opened in May 2022, GEODIS Park is one of the premier sports and entertainment destinations in the country. Home to Major League Soccer’s Nashville SC, the 30,000-seat stadium is the largest soccer stadium in the United States and Canada.

Sustainability is important to Major League Soccer and its fans, so GEODIS Park set out to feature products that not only help the environment, but also look and feel good to fans, patrons, and employees. That’s why the park specified a variety of products from Sloan — a one-stop shop of fixtures that save water, promote hygiene, and offer enhanced aesthetics throughout the restroom.

Score for Sustainability

GEODIS Park specified several touchless Sloan products for its restrooms, highlighted by the AD-83000 AER-DEC® Sinks. These cutting-edge sinks feature a soap dispenser, faucet, hand dryer, and sink basin rolled into one hands-free system that helps save water and reduce energy consumption. The park also includes touchless, water-saving Royal® 111 SMO Exposed Sensor Water Closet Flushometers and Royal 180 SMO Exposed Sensor Urinal Flushometers. "We really valued Sloan’s collection of water-saving, hands-free products,” said Dan Farrell, Vice President, Corporate Partnerships, Nashville SC. “Nobody is touching any of the faucets or other fixtures after they use the restroom."

Keeping it Clean

If you’ve ever used the restroom during a professional sporting event, you may have seen faucets running while no one is around and paper towels scattered on the floor. But Sloan’s touch-free restroom technology makes this frustrating experience a thing of the past at GEODIS Park. “Our bathrooms don’t look that way, and I think it’s due in large part to the products Sloan installed,” Farrell said. “They’re automated and very clean.”

Best of the Best

It’s only right that a state-of-the-art sporting venue should feature top-of-the-line amenities – from the concessions to the entertainment to the restrooms. GEODIS Park specified Sloan products in part because they’re eye-catching to everyone from soccer fans to concertgoers to business executives. “The products look slick,” Farrell said. “We’re really excited about the restroom experience that fans get at the stadium.”

Located in the beautiful village of River Forest, Ill., the River Forest Tennis Club (RFTC) offers its members 10 excellent clay courts for tennis, a collegiate-size swimming pool, and a wide expanse of lawn for play, parties, and events.

Since 1905, RFTC’s Frank Lloyd Wright-designed clubhouse has been a gathering spot for summer dinners, entertainment, and more. Men’s and women’s locker rooms were installed at the clubhouse in 1968, and after over 50 years of use, RFTC knew it needed to undergo significant renovations to each, starting with the men’s locker room in 2020.

As renovations began, RFTC was faced with the challenge of specifying contemporary restroom fixtures while also honoring the historic nature of the club and Wright’s original design aesthetic. Sloan’s collection of faucets, flushometers, water closets, and more—as well as its strong Chicago-area roots—proved to be the perfect match for RFTC’s needs, offering forward-thinking innovation and sustainable design that pays tribute to the club’s history and Wright’s vision.

Serving Hands-free

A locker room can be a breeding ground for germs, so RFTC knew it needed to feature touchless fixtures in its renovation. “We’re talking about a club that hosts hundreds of people each day,” said Maggie Kelly, Master Planning Committee Co-Chair at RFTC. “So, you can imagine all those people touching the same faucets. The touch-free Sloan products are really going to help us." Led by the EAF-250 Optima® Battery-powered Deck-mounted Faucets, ESD-2000 Deck-mounted Soap Dispensers, and G2 8111 Exposed Sensor Water Closet Flushometers, Sloan’s set of hands-free, sensor-activated products are helping RFTC members avoid germs while saving the facility water and looking elegant in the process.

Ace of Maintenance

Keeping locker rooms and restrooms clean and efficient is top of mind for RFTC. “Any time we can create a situation where there’s ease of maintenance, that’s going to benefit us,” Kelly said. “We want our facilities to always be well maintained, so the Sloan products are a huge win for us.” As one of Sloan’s most popular electronic flushometers, G2 8111 Flushometers are engineered to perform in any type of restroom environment, automatically operating via an infrared sensor and featuring a user-friendly three-second flush delay. In addition, the EAF-250 Optima Faucets offers unmatched durability, providing RFTC with hassle-free sustainability benefits for years to come.

A Dynamic Duo

While sustainability, design, and maintenance advantages made Sloan the clear choice for the new locker rooms, the company’s deep hometown ties were an added benefit to a picture-perfect partnership. “Both Sloan and RFTC have been Chicago-area institutions for over 100 years,” Kelly said. “It’s pretty special to have these two historic organizations work together. I think it’s a great story.”

A world-class institution, Binghamton University offers students a broad, interdisciplinary education with an international perspective and one of the most vibrant research programs in the nation.

When making major renovations to its baseball stadium, Binghamton wanted every aspect to be championship caliber—just like its university and baseball team. That’s why Sloan products—including Royal® 186 and 111 SMOOTH Flushometers, SU-1009 Urinals, ST-2459 Water Closets, and next-generation AER-DEC® Integrated Sink Systems—were specified throughout the stadium’s restrooms, giving Binghamton baseball fans peace of mind while simplifying the facility maintenance experience.

All-around Player

As batters step up to the plate at Binghamton’s newly renovated stadium, Sloan AER-DEC Integrated Sinks are stepping up to the future of sustainable restroom design. The perfect innovation for any restroom, AER-DEC Sinks include matching, sensor-activated BASYS® Faucets, Soap Dispensers, and high-speed Hand Dryers mounted on a sink featuring Sloan AirBasin technology to help eliminate backsplash and updraft. All parts of the sink work together as one beautiful, touch-free, hygienic system that saves water and promotes sustainability.

Touch-free in the Clutch

Part of what makes Sloan’s AER-DEC Sinks so beneficial to the modern restroom is their touch-free features, a quality that was extremely important to Binghamton. With hands-free, sensor-activated soap dispensers, faucets, and hand dryers, Binghamton integrates seamless handwashing design to promote better hygiene and streamline the restroom experience for its fans.

Taking Care of Business

Sloan’s AER-DEC Sinks, Royal Flushometers, water closets, and urinals make life easier for everyone—including facility managers. The sink system’s hand dryers help eliminate water on the floor caused by dripping hands and wet paper towels, while the Royal Flushometers feature water-saving technology for sustainability today and in the future. This combination results in stress-free maintenance for the people who help keep Binghamton’s stadium beautiful throughout the busy baseball season.

Built in 1931 and located just 10 miles from downtown Los Angeles, the Pasadena Convention Center is a premier meeting and events venue nestled in the heart of Pasadena, CA. The Pasadena Center was built around its historic auditorium, which includes a conference center building with meeting rooms, an exhibit hall, and ballroom building with much larger spaces to accommodate trade shows and large banquets.

After decades of use, the conference center needed some upgrades—including the restroom. With a high volume of restroom traffic, the convention center wanted its new restrooms to leave a lasting positive impression on its guests and ease the burden on the facility’s maintenance team. The solution was a full suite of Sloan touch-free products—including sinks, faucets, soap dispensers, hand dryers, and sensor flushometers for water closets and urinals.

Do-It-All Sinks

For a high-traffic venue like the Pasadena Convention Center, maintaining a clean and welcoming restroom environment is no small feat. To meet these demands, Sloan installed its revolutionary AER-DEC® Integrated Sink Systems. 

This all-in-one solution combines the basin with the faucet, soap dispenser, and hand dryer into one cohesive touch-free system. With everything located within arm’s reach, the sink system eliminates water drips from users walking to separate dryers, reducing slip risks and easing maintenance efforts. 

Key features of the AER-DEC system include: 

• Touch-free Operation: Reduces the spread of germs while enhancing visitor hygiene.
• Maximized Convenience: An integrated system means no more messy water trails on the floor.
• Sleek Design: Sloan’s BASYS® Series polished chrome fixtures paired with custom blue LED lighting create an unforgettable handwashing experience. 

Sustainability Starts Here

The Pasadena Convention Center is LEED Gold-certified and recognized among the greenest convention centers in North America. Sloan’s water-saving solutions aligned perfectly with its eco-conscious ethos. 

The remodeled restrooms feature Sloan’s SOLIS® Sensor Flushometers (SOLIS 8111 and SOLIS 8186) for its ST-2459 Wall-mounted Water Closets and SU-7409 Washdown Urinals. These innovative fixtures are solar-powered, battery-operated, and designed to balance cutting-edge technology with environmental stewardship. 

Creating Cleaner Fixtures

Restrooms in high-traffic facilities endure intense wear over time, presenting challenges for maintenance and hygiene standards. Sloan addressed these concerns at the convention center by specifying its proprietary SloanTec® Hydrophobic Glaze for all water closets and urinals. 

SloanTec adds hydrophobic and oleophobic properties to vitreous china fixtures, providing lasting benefits including enhanced hygiene, ease of maintenance, and durability.