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Kensington Resource Store

Darwin Building, Royal College of Art, Kensington Campus, Kensington Gore, SW7 2EU

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Location of Room(s)

Counter

  • Counter View
    • The counter is located to the left of the Darwin Building, on the ground floor.
    • The counter is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the entrance.
    • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
    • There is ramped/sloped access to the counter.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
    • The height of the counter is high (110cm+).
    • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is a lowered section of the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 72cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
    • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
    • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
    • The type of flooring in this area is concrete.
  • Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the counter.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • The seats do not have armrests.
    • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
    • The door to enter the Resource Store has a width of 78cm.

Ramp(s) or Slope(s)

  • Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a ramp/slope located before you enter the Resource Store.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access the Resource Store.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2 View
    • There is a ramp/slope located after the Resource Store entrance, before the counter.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access the Resource Store.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).