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Department of Veterinary Medicine (PM Building - The Gresham Building)

University of Cambridge, West Cambridge, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ES

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a steep slope.
  • The Gresham Building has one entrance.
    This entrance provides step-free level access to the Gresham Building.
  • The entrance is signed with 'THE GRESHAM BUILDING'.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the first half of the main corridor, then there is a step.
  • There is a step along the corridor, once you exit the changing rooms leading to the PM area.
    The step is 18cm high.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes and hard and smooth, having a shiny finish.
  • There are no resting areas along circulation routes.
  • There is no overhead signage and wall mounted signage is limited within the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • The male and female toilet facilities are located within the male and female changing rooms.
  • Standard changing facilities are located in front and to the right as you enter the Gresham Building.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the male and female changing rooms.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Gresham Building.
  • 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 level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 124cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • 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 118cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.