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Kokoro - Sherfield Building

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

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Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on the left after the main entrance.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the west level 1 entrance is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Levels 0 Basement, level 0 Mezzanine, and level 1 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The lift was out of order at the time of survey (March 2026).

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Access View
    • kokoro is on the right after exiting the lift.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted and digital.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the left after the entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 88cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 78cm.
    • The counter has glazed screens.
    • The height of the payment counter is 90cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables, long tables and booths.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.