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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Ground Floor - Reception. Level 1 - Ceramics and Glass Studios. Level 2 - Art Workshops. Level 3 - Moving Image Studio and Jewellery and Metal Studios.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on levels 1, 2 and 3.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on levels 1 and 2.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Seminar Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for WOO1.64 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for WOO3.66 please click here (new tab).
• Computer Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Battersea CAT Zone - 1.68 please click here (new tab).
• Workshop(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Ceramics Workshops, Plaster Workshop, Kilns, 3D Clay Printing and Cold Glass please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Electroforming and Anodising Lab please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Enamel Workshop please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Engineering Workshop please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Forge please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Hammer Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lapidary Workshop please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Laser Welding Workshop please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Photoetching Darkroom please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Polishing Workshop please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Sheet Metalwork and Mould Making and Wax Work please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Spray Booth please click here (new tab).

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Useful Information

• The Royal College of Art Disability Support Service.
• To see more information on Disability support please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• The Royal College of Art Student support team.
• To see more information on Student Support team please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• Royal College of Art accommodation information.
• To see more information on Royal College of Art Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].

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Getting Here (Battersea Campus)

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• By Road View
  • The Battersea Campus is located along the A3220 south of Battersea Bridge. It can be accessed from the north via the A3212 (Chelsea Embankment) and from the south via the A3205 (Battersea Park Road). The post code for the Sat-Nav is SW11 4AY.
  • There is no on-site parking. There is on street parking located on Howie Street on a first come first served basis. Parking charges apply Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm with a maximum stay of 4 hours.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The Battersea campus is served by bus routes 19, 49, 170, 319 and 345. They are serviced by Transport for London. The nearest bus stop is located on Battersea Bridge Road on the corner of Hester Road.
  • For more information on Transport for London please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Clapham Junction.
  • The nearest train station is Clapham Junction which is approximately 1.2 miles away.
  • For more information on South Western Railway please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Clapham Junction Train Station please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Sloane Square.
  • The underground train station is Sloane Square which is approximately 1.3 miles away.
• Useful Links View
  • For the Google Map location information please click on the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• 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 available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Howie Street and Radstock Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located on Hester Road, outside the main entrance.
• Comments View
  • The width of the on street parking is 195cm.
    
  • There is pay and display parking on Howie Street and Radstock Street.
    
  • Parking charges apply Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm with a maximum stay of 4 hours.
    
  • There is an area directly outside the main entrance which is used as a drop-off point for the College shuttle bus, as shown in the photograph. It can also be used as a convenient drop-off point, but it isn't signed as such.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off Howie Street.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Woo Building Ceramics & Glass Jewellery & Metal'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 108cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 119cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance - Dyson Building and Woo Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building off Howie Street.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Dyson Building Clore Seminar Room Gorvy Lecture Theatre Photography Print Making Wolfson Print Making Hall Woo Building Ceramics & Glass Jewellery & Metal'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 114cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 107cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 114cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Entrance (Woo Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 1.
  • This entrance gives access to the Woo Building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Woo Building'.
  • There is step-free 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.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 120cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 120cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Comments View
  • There are similar entrances into the Woo Building on the ground floor and levels 2 and 3.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left from the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 81cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is concrete.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is concrete.
  • There is flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not 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 not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the right from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 7m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 24cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • 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.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the right from the main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1600kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 135cm x 230cm (4ft 5in x 7ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • 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 no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 174cm x 214cm (5ft 9in x 7ft).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal 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 high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is 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) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 132cm and 140cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 99cm.
  • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 single (with a locked leaf), heavy doors that open away from you (push) to access the toilet area.
    
  • The width of the doors are 86cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • 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 no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 216cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is 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) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 132cm and 140cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
  • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet on level 3 in the same location but it has a good colour contrast for the toilet seat.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Level 1 - Shared)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on level 1, to the left from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the lift.
  • The visual 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 not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar shared standard toilet in the same location on level 2.