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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include art studio's, exhibition areas and Slade Office.
• Related link Wilkins Building.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/ucl/wilkins-building

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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 have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges.
  • The car park is located in the Main Quad.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the Main Quad.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in).
• 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 double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 137cm (4ft 6in).
• 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.
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the Main Quad.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• 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.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Reception

• The Slade Office is located to the right of the main entrance on the ground floor.
• The desk is 35m (38yd 10in) from the accessible entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• 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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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is/are 4 unmarked step(s), with a handrail on the left going up, for access to the right hand side of the basement floor. .
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps can be seen in photograph 1. There are four additional steps to access the area at the far right of the building. These can be seen in photograph 2.
  • There is/are 10+ unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to additional ground floor exhibition space.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps can be seen in photograph 2.
  • There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to third floor office.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps can be seen in photograph 3.
  • There are not 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 no 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.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-M-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are stairs to the left of the wing with handrails on the left only. The steps are medium in height (as shown in photograph 3).

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your left on entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 132cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 4in).
• 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 bright.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to your left on entrance next to the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 192cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 4in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • 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 not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • These facilities are also designated as a shared standard toilet.
• Comments View
  • These facilities are also designated as a shared standard toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the basement floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the basement floor.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 44m from the lift.
  • 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.
  • The step(s) is / are located leading to the toilet.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are deep.
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • To access the standard toilets on the basement floor, you will first need to overcome the first basement floor corridor level change in addition to the two deep steps described above.
  • This level change is described in the "Getting Around" section.

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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 North Wing please click here (new tab).