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Arc Café

Alison Richard Building, University of Cambridge, 7 West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DT

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Access To

  • The Arc Café is located on the ground floor of the Alison Richard Building, ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Arc Café.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
  • A key card is required to access the Café out of hours. The height of the key card reader is 105cm from the floor.

Entrance (External Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear left of the Alison Richard Building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 a key fob/card reader at a height of 88cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • Arc café is located on the ground floor of the Alison Richard Building.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and designated seating.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are wall-mounted and displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located ahead and to the right as you enter the café.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.