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Community Activity Support Space

88 Wood Lane, White City Campus, London, W12 0BZ

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include open collaboration areas with tables; seating and screens; and meeting rooms, arranged over a single floor at ground level.
  • There is a pedestrian concourse between this building and the Sir Michael Uren Hub on a slope with a very easy incline downwards from Wood Lane.
  • The internal space is on a split level with stepped access between upper and lower levels. There is step-free access to the upper level from the left hand entrance. There is step-free access to the lower level from the right hand entrance. There are vending machines available on the lower level.
  • Sir Michael Uren Biomedical Engineering Research Hub (BmE Hub) link (new tab) - click here.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the upper and lower levels within the space.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The White City Campus is located on Wood Lane approximately 100m off the A40 (Westway) in west London. The White City Campus is located in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
    • There is a building car park at this venue for staff, permit holders and pre arranged visitors. This car park contains multiple blue badge bays and is located at the front of the campus off Wood Lane.
  • By Bus View
    • The nearest bus stop is the Cavell House Bus Stop (Stop P). This stop is directly opposite the campus on Wood Lane, approximately 80m from the main campus area. This stop is served by the 72, 220, 272 and 283 busses.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is the Shepherds Bush Station, approximately 1.8km from the White City Campus via Wood Lane. This station is operated by the London Overground and Southern services.
  • By Underground View
    • The nearest underground station is the White City Station, approximately 550m from the White City Campus via Wood Lane. This station is operated by the Central Line.
      Wood Lane underground is a further 100m walk away.
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Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

Outside Access (Right Hand Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building as viewed from the pedestrian concourse.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • The single open door width is 95cm.
    • There is an exit push button / key card reader 115cm above the floor.

Outside Access (Left Hand Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building as viewed from the pedestrian concourse.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • The single door open width is 96cm.
    • There is an exit push button / key card reader 115cm above the floor.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the different levels within the community space.
    • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The top step is not clearly marked. There is an access door at the top of the steps (photographs 4 to 6). The open doorway width is 84cm.
    • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Community Activity Support Space

  • There are chairs and tables including sofas, bench seating and booths.
  • There is seating with armrests available.
  • There are tables with undersides 64cm - 72cm from the floor.
  • There are coffee tables with a surface height of 50cm above the floor.
  • There are drinks and snacks vending machines available.
  • The vending machine controls are 108cm - 161cm above the floor.
  • The product vending shelfs are 24cm - 160cm above the floor.
  • There is ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

Lower Level - Meeting Rooms

  • There are 2 meeting rooms available for use.
  • The wood block flooring on the approach to the meeting rooms is patterned and may look uneven to some people.
  • The meeting rooms have glass walls which may not contrast visually with the flooring.
  • The meeting room doorways are 86cm - 88cm wide.
  • There is a small lip at meeting doorway entrance thresholds.
  • There is seating with armrests in the meeting rooms.
  • The meeting rooms have tables with undersides 71cm - 72cm from the floor.
  • The flooring in the meeting rooms is carpet.
  • There is ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the larger meeting room.
  • There is not ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the smaller meeting room.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Lower Level - Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located ahead from the right hand entrance along the corridor on the left.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the right hand entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 360cm x 146cm (11ft 10in x 4ft 9in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 236cm (7ft 9in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • 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 101cm (3ft 4in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 81cm (2ft 8in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Upper Level - Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located right from the left hand entrance, through the second room, then along the corridor on the left.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the right hand entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 308cm (4ft 9in x 10ft 1in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
    • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a backrest.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 91cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.