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

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Location of Room(s)

Entrance

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Darwin building, on Level B.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Shop RCA'.
    • 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.
    • 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 heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 65cm.

Counter

  • Counter View
    • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the counter.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
    • There are no 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 low (76cm or lower).
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
    • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
    • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
  • Waiting Area View
    • There is not a waiting area close to the counter.