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Lauterpacht Centre for International Law

University of Cambridge, Sidgwick Site, 5 Cranmer Road, Cambridge, CB3 9BL

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free on a surface of loose chippings/coarse gravel.
  • There are 3 entrances, one each for 7 Cranmer Road, 5 Cranmer Road and the non-numbered central building between 7 and 5 Cranmer Road.
    The most accessible entrance is 7 Cranmer Road, to the right of the 3 buildings.
    The entrances into 7 and 5 Cranmer Road require a key card to release a single manual door.
    The single manual door into the central building is generally locked and must be opened from the inside on request or by prior arrangement.
  • 7 Cranmer Road is named as University of Cambridge - LAUTERPACHT RESEARCH CENTRE for INTERNATIONAL LAW - Cranmer Road - BAHRAIN HOUSE.
    5 Cranmer Road is named as University of Cambridge - LAUTERPACHT RESEARCH CENTRE for INTERNATIONAL LAW.
    The central building is not named or signed.
  • The accessible entrance in 7 Cranmer Road provides step-free access via a ramp on a slope with a very slight gradient.
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  • There is a ramp on a slope with a slight gradient into the central building.
    There is stepped access into 5 Cranmer Road, or via a portable ramp available on request.
    The portable ramp has a slope with a short steep gradient.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the ground floor.
    There are some narrow openings and walkways.
  • There is a slope with a very easy gradient within the central circulation corridor on the ground floor between 7 Cranmer Road and the central building.
  • The central circulation corridor provides stepped access to the first floor of the central building.
  • The first floor and upwards of 7 and 5 Cranmer Road are out of bounds for access.
  • All floors are carpeted throughout.
  • There is a mixture of seating including chairs with armrests and armchairs available on the ground floor in 5 Cranmer Road and in the central building.
  • There is no wayfinding signage within the building.
  • There are manual doors in circulation areas, some of which may be held permanently open.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located along the main access corridor on the ground floor in the central building.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located along the main access corridor on the ground floor in the central building.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on the left after the accessible entrance.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of and to the sides of 7 and 5 Cranmer Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The most accessible route is from the parking area to the side of 7 Cranmer Road.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, students and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available .

Entrance (Accessible Entrance - 7 Cranmer Road)

  • This entrance is located at the front of 7 Cranmer Road.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 110cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There are further entrances to the front of 5 Cranmer Road, to the central building, and to the rear of all 3 buildings.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the building adjoining 7 and 5 Cranmer Road.
  • The ground floor and the first floor of the central building can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 19 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the ground floor corridor of the central building.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance in 7 Cranmer Road is 23m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a very easy ramp slope, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 192cm (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 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm 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 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 124cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 153cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
    • The distance from the 5 Cranmer Road entrance is 24m. The distance from the central building entrance is 6m.