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Emily Wilding Davison Building - Student Shop

Emily Wilding Davison Building, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham Hill, Egham, TW20 0EX

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Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the rear-left corner of the building, opposite the Arts Building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 136cm.
  • There are entry gates at the entrance.
  • The gates open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
  • The gates have a low colour contrast.

Shop

  • Shop View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
    • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
    • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins and pillars.
    • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets and open top cabinets.
    • There is background noise.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Payment Counters and Checkouts View
    • The payment counter is located to the left-hand side of the shop.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 94cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 99cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Exit gate

  • The exit area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • The gates open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 137cm.
  • The gates have a low colour contrast.