Access Guide
Introduction
- The Michael Sterling Building is the main building for architecture, art and design at Brunel University. There are multiple teaching rooms throughout the building.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:30 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 09:30 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 09:30 - 16:30.
- Thursday 09:30 - 16:30.
- Friday 09:30 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the M25, turn off at junction 16 onto the M40 and follow this road onto the A40.
Continue along the A40 until you reach a roundabout and turn right onto the B483 and follow this to the end and turn left onto Hillingdon Road.
Then, following signs for Brunel University, turn left onto Kingston Lane. - There are site/campus car parks available on the university campus that require a permit or are pay and display. Blue Badge holders can park for free.
- From the M25, turn off at junction 16 onto the M40 and follow this road onto the A40.
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By Bus
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- There are several buses that run to Brunel University with a bus stop right outside the entrance to the university. The bus services that run are the U1, U2, U4, U5, U7, A10 and the 222.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is West Drayton which is approximately a 15 minute journey from Brunel University. From the station, U3, U5 or 222 buses or a taxi can take you to the university.
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Uxbridge Station which is approximately a 10 minute journey via the U1, U3, U4 or U7 bus services or taxi.
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Useful Links
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- Brunel University Finding Us.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01895 268268.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Support and Welfare Team are located in the Howell Building.
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01895 267100.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Living Reception is located on the ground floor of Concourse Hall.
- To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01895 265 265.
- Email: [email protected].
- The above contact details are for pre-application enquiries. For details of who to contact for other application enquiries, please visit the webpage above.
Site/Campus Car Park (Cleveland Road Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located next to buildings on Cleveland Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Wilfred Brown, Michael Sterling, Bannerman Centre, Towers A and B, and Antonin Artaud.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 485cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody, Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located at the rear of the car park.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment can be made by phone.
- To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the buildings via dropped kerbs.
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Comments
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- The car park is visible from specific building entrances.
- The nearest designated bay is 25m from Wilfred Brown (Main Entrance) (photograph 1).
- The nearest designated bay is 17m from Michael Sterling (Rear Entrance) (photograph 2).
- The nearest designated bay is 10m from Bannerman Centre (Main Entrance) (photograph 3).
- The nearest designated bay is 20m from Tower A (Rear Entrance) (photograph 4).
- The nearest designated bay is 60m from Tower B (SEP Lab Entrance) (photograph 5).
- The nearest designated bay is 25m from Antonin Artaud (Main Entrance) (photograph 6).
Outside Access (Reception Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- The entrance surveyed is shown in photograph 1 and is used for entrance to the reception in the Michael Sterling Building.
- The entrance shown in photograph 2 is used for exiting the reception in the Michael Sterling Building and is similar to the one surveyed.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Reception
- Main Reception is located at the front of the building.
- The desk is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is ramped access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the main reception from the reception entrance.
- The ramp detailed is shown in photograph 1 and there is a similar ramp on the opposite side of the reception which is shown in photograph 2.
- There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the ground floor central area.
- The ramp towards the front of the building is shown in photograph 3 and the ramp towards the rear of the building is shown in photograph 4. Both ramps are similar.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is a kitchen available for student use at the front of the building, to the right as you enter, shown in photographs 9 and 10.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
- The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There is another, similar staircase at the rear of the building. There is a staircase to access the ground, first and second floors in the centre of the building with medium height steps.
Lift
- The lift is located at the rear of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
- The lift is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 140cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter, in the stairwell.
- There are similar toilets on floors 1, 2 and 3. On each floor there is an accessible toilet at the front and another at the rear of the building.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 330cm (4ft 11in x 10ft 10in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the first floor, the second floor and the third floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the ground floor.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 65m from the main entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.