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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; music rooms, teaching rooms and offices.
  • Step free access is only available to the lower ground floor (floor -1).
  • King's Building link (new tab) - click here.
  • South East Block link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on floors 0, 2, 4 and 6.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The building is located off the Strand in Central London to the north of the River Thames.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Charing Cross.
  • The station is located along the Strand to the west of the building approximately 0.5 miles away.
  • For more information on Charing Cross please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Temple.
  • The station is approximately 350m to the South east of the building.
  • For more information on Temple please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• King's College Disability Support Services.
• To see more information on King's Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on King's College London Student Union please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7848 1588.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on King's College London Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7123 4843.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Building Parking (Quad Building Parking)

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in the Quad accessed via the gates on The Strand.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Double Doors to Quad)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the Quad to the right of the single door entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 0 of the South West Block.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Department of Music'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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 not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 64cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Outside Access (Single Door to Quad)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the Quad.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 0.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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 not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 105cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Entrance (Level -1)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of King's Block.
  • This entrance gives access to Level -1.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Access to South West Block, Teaching Rooms SWB 12, 20, 21, and music practice rooms'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.

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Entrance (Level 0)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the King's Building on Level 0.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 0.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Access to South West Block'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 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 depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Entrance (Level 2)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of King's Building on Level 2.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 125cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located between the doorways.
  • There is/are 9 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and stone.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is bench seating at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• 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 in communal areas.
  • There is a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • Within the Blackwell Room SWB12, music seminar room, SWB 18 and SWB21.

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Other Floors (East)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to your left on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the Level -1 entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are -1, 0, 2, 4 and 6.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are 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 provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Other Floors (West)

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• Stairs View
  • The stairs are located towards the west of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the Level -1 entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, 0, 2, 4, 6.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are 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 provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the King's Building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to your right on entering via the Level 2 King's Building entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • 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 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The toilet can be seen in photographs 1 and 2.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located next to the entrance on the Level 2.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The toilet can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.