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Goulston Street

London Metropolitan University , 16 Goulston Street, London, E1 7TP

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Overview

  • About View
    • The Goulston Street Building is a large building with 5 floors.
    • It forms part of the Calcutta Building Complex which also contains the Calcutta Building and the Wash Houses.
    • The Calcutta Building Complex shares 1 entrance and reception area.
    • There are 2 main lifts and 2 main staircases within the Goulston Street building.
    • The floors are signed as basement, ground, 1, 2, and 3.
    • There is internal step-free access between The Goulston Street Building and the Wash Houses via lift.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
    • The nearest underground station is Aldgate East.
    • The nearest underground station is Aldgate.
    • The nearest step-free train station is Fenchurch Station.
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Getting Inside

  • There is a level approach to the Calcutta Building Complex from Goulston Road.
  • The entrance leads into the shared reception area for the Calcutta Building Complex.
  • From the reception area there is step-free access into the Goulston Street Building.
  • The reception area for the Calcutta Building Complex also provides access into the Wash Houses and the Calcutta Building.
  • There is only one entrance into the Calcutta Building Complex located off Goulston Road.
  • This entrance leads into the Calcutta Building Complex Reception and provides step-free access into both the Calcutta Building and the Goulston Street Building. As well as stepped access into the Wash Houses
  • Step-Free access to the Wash Houses is available via the Goulston Street Building main lift.
  • The main entrance into the reception area is signed London Metropolitan University 16 Goulston Street.
  • The Goulston Street Building entrance from the reception area is signed as London Metropolitan University, Goulston Street.
  • The Goulston Street Building entrance from the reception area provides level access into the ground floor of the building.
  • There is access into the Goulston Street building from the Wash Houses.
  • There are a set of permanently held open double doors followed by a set of steps to the Calcutta Building Complex reception area and the main lift in the Goulston Street Building which provides step-free access into the Wash Houses.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with bench seating.
  • Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • Maps are provided in the lift lobby on the ground floor.
  • Access to GS2-31 - GS2-35A is only available step-free by travelling through GS2-24.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the basement, ground, second and third floors.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the lift lobby on the first, second and third floors.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located in the lift lobby on the ground floor.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located in the lift lobby on the basement floor.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located along Goulston Street to the right of the main entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay has faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 650cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.

Entrance (Calcutta Building Complex)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 10cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 105cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Calcutta Building Complex)

  • The reception is located to your left on entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 80cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There are security barriers which are operated by key card.

Access To (Goulston Street Building)

  • The entrance into the Goulston Street building is located to your left on entering the Calcutta Complex entrance.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Goulston Street Building.
  • There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 205cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to your left on entrance.
  • The distance from main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The basement, -1 link to Wash Houses, ground, first, second and third floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, a high visual contrast and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to your left on entrance.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The basement, ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to your left on entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 155cm (width) x 225cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.