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Postdoc Centre at Eddington - Building E

University of Cambridge, 64-114 Wileman Way, Cambridge, CB3 1AS

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free level.
  • The Postdoc Centre at Eddington has one entrance, which provides step-free level access to the building. There are double, manual doors at this entrance.
  • The entrance is signed as "Postdoc Academy - Sanders Hall, Multi Function Space".
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the building. There are double, manual doors at this entrance.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building, which is de facto single storey.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes consist of shiny vinyl flooring and low pile carpet.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Floor plans, maps and wayfinding signage are not provided in the building; however each room is clearly signed with written text and numerical signage on or near its door(s).
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located straight ahead as you enter the building through the main entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located straight ahead as you enter the building through the main entrance.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The standard male and female toilets both contain Islamic Wudu washing facilities. They also have a cubicle whose door opens outwards, but which otherwise lacks any additional ambulant features.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located off the Wileman Way courtyard area, through the archway to the left as you face the entrance to the Postdoc Academy Main Reception.
  • The entrance area is 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 an intercom at a height of 109cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 204cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • Visitors and contractors should first report to the Postdoc Academy Main Reception on the opposite side of the Wileman Way courtyard area before proceeding to this building.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead as you enter the building through the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 144cm (width) x 236cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • 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 rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 128cm and 172cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.