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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include offices and seminar rooms.
• Faculties include the Global Engagement Office, the Institute of the Americas, and the UCL Writing Lab.

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• Comments View
  • There is a child day care nursery located on floor -1.
  • The nursery is accessed via a separate external entrance off Gordon Square.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Shared standard toilet facilities are located in the nursery on floor -1, in the stairwell landing area between the first and second floors of Gordon Square 51, and on the ground floors and in the stairwell landing areas between the second and third floors of Gordon Square 50 and 51.
• Female standard toilet facilities are located in the stairwell landing area between the first and second floors of Gordon Square 51, and on the third floors of Gordon Square 50 and 51.
• Male standard toilet facilities are located on the fourth floors of Gordon Square 50 and 51.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • UCL is based in the Bloomsbury area of central London. Most of the buildings are close to the Euston Road (A501) and are located within the Congestion Charge Zone.
  • There is on street parking available on some of the streets in and around the UCL area.
• By Bus View
  • There are many bus routes that stop close to the University buildings. The following bus routes stop on Gower Street, outside the main gate:-
    10 (Hammersmith Bus Station to King's Cross Station)
    14 (Putney Heath to Warren Street Station)
    24 (Hampstead Heath to Pimlico)
    29 (Wood Green to Trafalgar Square)
    73 (Victoria Bus Station to Stoke Newington)
    134 (North Finchley Bus Station to Tottenham Court Road)
    390 (Archway Station to Notting Hill Gate).
• By Train View
  • Euston, St Pancras International and King's Cross stations are close to the majority of the University buildings. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
• By Underground View
  • The closest tube stations to Gower Street are Euston Square (Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Circle lines), Warren Street (Northern and Victoria lines), Euston (Northern and Victoria lines) and Russell Square (Piccadilly line).
    There are many other tube stations in the vicinity of the University, including King's Cross St Pancras, Holborn, Tottenham Court Road and Goodge Street.
    The step-free underground stations nearby are; Euston Square, King’s Cross St Pancras and Tottenham Court Road.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on getting to UCL, please see the University Maps page of the UCL website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Transport for London website for more details on travelling to the University by bus or tube.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the National Rail website for details of trains into London.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 0100.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 2036.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Graduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 7381.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 6322.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 230cm x 460cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 1in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Woburn Square.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 230cm x 460cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 1in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Woburn Square.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Gordon Square 50)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Gordon Square.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is a push button to exit the building.
  • The push button is 110cm above the floor.

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Outside Access (Gordon Square 51)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 145cm (4ft 9in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 145cm (4ft 9in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is a push button to exit the building.
  • The push button is 114cm above the floor.

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Reception (Administration Office)

• The Administration Office is located ahead and right from the main entrance to Gordon Square 51.
• The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance to Gordon Square 51.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The office is open 10:00 - 16:00 during term time.
  • There is a screen at the reception counter which may affect some people's ability to lip read.
  • There is seating with armrests available in the reception area (photograph 3).
  • The open door width into the office is 91cm (photograph 5).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There is a through link between Gordon Square 50 and 51 on the ground, first, second and third floors.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The stairs are located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the first floor, on the second floor, on the third floor and on the fourth floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The handrail on the stairs between floors 3 and 4 is on the left going up (photographs 3 and 4). There is a similar staircase in Gordon Square 51.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are services on the fourth floor.
• Comments View
  • There is not step-free access to Room 107 between the ground floor and first floor in Gordon Square 51.
  • Access to floor -1 was restricted at the time of survey due to storage items.
  • The access door to floor -1 in Gordon Square 51 is locked.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead from the main entrance to Gordon Square 51, through the second door on the right.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance to Gordon Square 51.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 88cm x 84cm (2ft 11in x 2ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • The basement floor is only accessible with a key.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Gordon Square 50)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
  • There are female standard toilets facilities on the third floor.
  • There are male standard toilets facilities on the fourth floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the ground floor.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 8m from the entrance to Gordon Square 50.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • The width of the ground floor toilet door is 55cm.
  • There is an additional shared toilet on the stair landing between floors 2 and 3.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Gordon Square 51)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are female standard toilets facilities on the third floor.
  • There are additional female toilets between the first and second floors.
  • There are male standard toilets facilities on the fourth floor.
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
  • There are additional shared toilets on the stair landings between floors 1 and 2, and between floors 2 and floor 3.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the ground floor (photographs 1 to 3).
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 10m from the entrance to Gordon Square 51.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • The width of the ground floor toilet door is 55cm (photograph 1).
  • The female standard toilets on floor 3 are shown in photographs 4 to 6.
  • The male standard toilets on floor 4 are shown in photographs 7 to 9.

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Emergency Egress for Building

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• More Detailed Information on Evacuation and Safety Provisions View
  • To view the full Estates fire safety handbook/ Emergency Plan for Gordon Square 50-51 please click here (new tab).
• Deaf Messaging System View
  • The building does have a Deaf Messaging System (DMS).

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Outside Access (UCL Day Nursery)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, in the basement of 50 Gordon Square.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located at the front of the building off Gordon Square.
  • There is / are 14 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There are gates with a width of 74cm at the top/bottom of the steps (photographs 7 and 10).
  • There is a push button to exit the building.
  • The push button is 173cm above the floor.
  • Nursery opening times are 08:30 - 17:20 Monday to Friday.

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Getting Around (UCL Day Nursery)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the area.
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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UCL Day Nursery Garden

• There is a single width door to access the enclosed garden space.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The open door width is 67cm.
• There is a 7cm step at the threshold of the doorway (photograph 2).
• The garden surface is artificial grass.
• There is seating, various play items and adventure apparatus.

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Standard Toilet(s) (UCL Day Nursery Staff)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located right from the main entrance, along the corridor for the length of the building, then on the right, along the corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the entrance to the nursery.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (UCL Day Nursery Children)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located right from the main entrance, along the corridor for the length of the building, then on the right.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the entrance to the nursery.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 54cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.