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Breakout Space (Level 4 - Professional Services Hub and Safety Department)

Sherfield Building, South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2BB

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  • The breakout space is located on level 4 of the Sherfield Building, within the Professional Services Hub.
  • This is a staff area.
  • View information on Sherfield Building (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and automatic doors.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the breakout space.
  • There is a single automatic door which opens away from you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 100cm.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.

Breakout Space

  • Facilities available in this area include: vending machines, a fridge, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle, a water dispenser and a sink.
  • There is a lowered work surface 81cm from the floor.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and booths.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.