[Israel] Design

In Israel, water conservation is always an issue, so it's standard to have options for flushing, using more or less water. I've seen that here (in a bathroom in Harvard's Law School, of all places), which had lots and lots of signs to explain what to do for more or less water. A good design obviates the need for words (doors shouldn't need to be labeled push/pull, for instance, if it's clear which to do), and Israel has many options. I photographed only one, from the hotel in Jerusalem.

( wordless dual design )

However, there seems to be no standard in some other areas. Compare these ( two elevator panels. )

Neither of these makes a lot of sense, and the one in Ashkelon has layout issues as well. I admit to enjoying seeing negative numbers used in both places, though.

[Israel] Translation is hard.

The Jerusalem hotel we stayed in the night before the ride had this sign on my floor.



Does this mean I can say I've stayed in a TARDIS hotel? (A self-changing one, at that. Grow your own architecture!)