Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (UCL)
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Barlett Institute of Real Estate, multiple teaching rooms, workshops and technical labs.
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.
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- To see more information on Graduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7679 7381.
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- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7679 6322.
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Getting Here
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By Road
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- Here East is located to the north of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Hackney Wick. Here East is located off the A12.
- There is a public multi storey car park for Here East very close to the venue.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is Here East the Yard which is served by the HereEast Shuttle which is a free bus to the Stratford Train station.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Stratford International which is located off the south east of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and is served by southeastern trains.
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By Underground
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- The closest Underground Station is the Stratford station, on the Central and Jubilee lines. There is a direct bus service from the station to Here East.
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Useful Links
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- 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.
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Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Here East Car Park.
- The car park is located of Eastway next to Here East.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of building opposite the Here East press centre.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 192cm (6ft 4in).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written and pictorial 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 a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- There is a fixed hearing loop in the main auditorium.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- The rear of the building is an induction only access workshop areas including manufacturing, robots and computer science areas.
- This area is shown in photographs 1, 2 and 3.
- There is a central tiered auditorium for multiple uses and events with partition wall to reception area.
- There is a meeting space at the rear of the auditorium with step free access via the lift.
- The auditorium is shown in photographs 4 and 5.
Reception
- UCL Reception is located directly beyond the main entrance.
- The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- 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 medium.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Opening Times
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- Monday 07:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday 09:30 - 19:30.
- Sunday 09:30 - 18:30.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- The stairs are located to the right of the auditorium just beyond the reception area.
- The stairs are approximately 18m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is not a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right past the reception area.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 208cm x 303cm (6ft 10in x 9ft 11in).
- 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 does have a hearing loop 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 low.
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Comments
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- There are three identical lifts next too each other.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the auditorium, just beyond the main entrance.
- There is a similar accessible toilet at the rear right of ground floor in the workshop area. This toilet is shown in photograph 2.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 226cm x 233cm (7ft 5in x 7ft 8in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 147cm (4ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There is a short easy ramp in threshold to the toilet.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the surveyed accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There was a crate in the accessible shower at the time of survey as shown in photograph 1.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the auditorium, just beyond the main entrance.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 23m from the main entrance.
- 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.