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Mathematics Pavilion A - Central Core

University of Cambridge, Clarkson Road, Cambridge, CB3 0WA

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The is a level approach to the building.
  • The are 3 external entrances into the building as well as the links from the other buildings.
    The link doors are manual with the exception of the link from Mathematical Pavilion B on the ground floor.
  • The main entrance is signed as the Centre for Mathematical Sciences, the other entrances are not signed.
  • The main entrance provides step-free access to the ground floor.
  • There are two entrances with manual doors located to the front left and front right of the building on the lower ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the building.
  • There is a slight slope to access AL.03 Fluid Dynamics Laboratory on the lower ground floor, there is an alternative entrance which has 4 steps to access the laboratory.
  • The floor surfaces in the circulation routes are hard and smooth and have good colour contrast with the walls.
  • There are resting area throughout the building with a mixture of seating.
  • There is a map providing wayfinding signage within the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located next to the male and female standard toilets.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 110cm.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 97cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 198cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

Reception

  • The reception is located to your left on entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 103cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: sofas and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in front of you on entrance.
  • The lower ground and ground floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have faded markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Male - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located near the link from Pavilion D on the lower ground floor.
    • The distance from the Mathematics Pavilion D link on the lower ground floor is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 140cm (width) x 215cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 114cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 115cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.