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7-10 Dixon Road

Goldsmiths, University of London, Dixon Road, New Cross, London, SE14 6NL

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Getting Here

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

Site/Campus Car Park (Laurie Grove Gate)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of the building, off Laurie Grove.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Richard Hoggart Building, the George Wood Theatre and Performing Arts Wing, and the Whitehead Building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
    • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 234cm x 479cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The marked zone is 116cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff and visitors.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear entrance to the George Wood Theatre.
  • Comments View
    • The car park surface is tarmac and loose chippings.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at 8 Dixon Road.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with '8 Dixon Road'.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 125cm (4ft 1in).
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 125cm (4ft 1in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 104cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the door.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

Inside Access

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
    • The type of flooring is carpet.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music/sound.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located in front of the 8 Dixon Road entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 3m from the 8 Dixon Road entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are ground, lower first and first.
    • There are 13 steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps is 21cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
  • Other Information View
    • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are offices and teaching rooms.
    • There are four similar staircases, each located immediately beyond each front door.
      There are four steps between the lower first and first floor.

Step(s) (Ground Floor - Toilets)

  • Stepped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located ahead of the 8 Dixon Road entrance.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access Room 3, the kitchen area and the gender neutral toilets.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • Stepped Level Change 2 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located in front of the gender neutral toilet.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access Room 3, the kitchen area and the gender neutral toilet.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There are similar two steps at a height of 15cm to access the kitchen area and gender neutral toilet at the left hand side of the building, in front of 10 Dixon Road entrance.

Step(s) (Ground Floor)

  • Stepped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located in between 8 and 9 Dixon Road entrances.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access Rooms 1 and 2.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Gender Neutral)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The gender neutral toilet is located on the ground floor, ahead of 8 Dixon Road entrance.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the 8 Dixon Road entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There are two doors that need to be gone through to access this toilet.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The gender neutral toilet is located ahead of 10 Dixon Road entrance.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the 10 Dixon Road entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • To access this toilet there is a first door, then a second door on the left to enter the toilet itself.