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Jubilee Building

University of Roehampton, Digby Stuart College, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PU

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include Department of Drama, Theatre and Performance, teaching rooms, studios and staff offices.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The University is situated in the borough of Wandsworth in South London. It is accessed off Roehampton Lane A306, which is itself located between the A205 to the North and the A3 to the south.
    • There is extremely limited parking on campus and in nearby streets, and the option for students to purchase parking at Queen Mary's hospital, which is opposite the main University site. The University also has a limited number of free parking permits available for students with physical and mobility difficulties.
  • By Bus View
    • Buses 72, 265, 493 and the double-decker Roehampton shuttle bus (849) all stop outside the University's main entrance. The campus can also be accessed at night as the 72 and 85 are 24-hour services. The N74 also operates at night travelling between Roehampton Lane to the West end and Baker Street.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest station is Barnes from which 8 trains per hour go to Putney, Clapham Junction, Vauxhall and London Waterloo. Barnes station is approximately 0.7 miles or a 15 minutes’ walk from the University's main entrance, or you can take the Roehampton Shuttle bus 849, or buses 72 or 265 which stop outside all campuses. Approximately 15 buses per hour run between the station and the University.
  • By Underground View
    • The college is a short bus ride away from tube connections at Hammersmith (Circle/Hammersmith & City/District/Piccadilly lines), Shepherd's Bush (Central) and Putney Bridge (District). If coming from the direction of Hammersmith/Shepherd's Bush take bus 72 to all campuses – or coming from Putney Bridge take bus 265 to all campuses.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Roehampton Lane Campus Car Park.
    • The car park is located throughout the Roehampton Lane Campus.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Site/Campus Car Park (Southland's College)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located around Southlands College.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Aldersgate Court, Epworth Court, Wesley Court and Queen's Building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 475cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 7in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders, permit holders and staff permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is sloped access to the car park from the Southlands College.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Queen's Building.
    • The nearest designated bay is 46m (50yd 11in) from the Queen's Building.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • Although access at the entrance is level there is a long, steep slope leading up to the entrance which is uneven in places with potholes (as shown in photographs 6, 7 and 8).
    • There is a key card reader placed at 92cm to access the first set of doors when they are locked.
    • There is also a push pad to exit when the doors are locked, placed at 97cm high.

Entrance (Internal Entrance from Howard Building Ground Floor to Jubilee Building)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor to the right hand side of the Howard Building.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There are two sets of manual, heavy, double doors between the Howard Building and this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • Comments View
    • This is an internal entrance leading from the ground floor of the Howard Building to the Jubilee Building.

Outside Access (Rear Stepped Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building to the right.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 122cm (4ft).
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance provides access to the staircase on the right hand side of the Jubilee Building.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
    • There is a steep ramp, with no handrails, for access to the ground floor toilets and inside access to the Howard Building ground floor.
    • The width of the ramp is 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • The ramp is located immediately to the left on entering the building, 3m from the main entrance (as shown in photographs 1 and 2). The ramp is long and steep and at its narrowest point is 140cm wide. It has 2 landings before reaching the top. The accessible and standard ground floor toilets are reached via this ramp.
    • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • There is no step free access to the first and second floors of the Jubilee Building.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, M, 1 and 2.
    • The stairs are located to the right on entering the building.
    • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • There is a further set of stairs to the right of the building which can only be accessed via the rear stepped entrance to the building. These stairs are medium, clearly marked with a handrail on the right going up (as shown in photographs 10, 11 and 12).
  • Comments View
    • As the stairs lead up from the mezzanine level to the first floor the steps are medium, clearly marked with a handrail on the left (as shown in photographs 4, 5 and 6).
    • As the stairs lead up from the first floor to the second floor the steps are medium, not clearly marked with a handrail on the left (as shown in photographs 7, 8 and 9).

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the left on entering the building.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and the second floor..
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor..

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor to the left on entering through the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 126cm x 197cm (4ft 2in x 6ft 6in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a push button flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
    • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 99cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
  • Comments View
    • Access to the accessible toilet is via the ramp to the left of the main entrance after entering the building.
    • However, there is level access to the accessible toilet if entering via the Howard Building internal entrance to the Jubilee Building.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located on the ground floor to the right on entering the building.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 94cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • Access to the standard toilets on the ground floor is via the ramp to the left of the main entrance after entering the building. However, there is level access to the standard toilets if entering via the Howard Building internal entrance to the Jubilee Building.
  • Comments View
    • The shared toilets on the first floor are shown in photograph 3.
    • The male toilet on the second floor is shown in photograph 4.

Standard Shower

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor to the left on entering the building.
  • There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
  • Comments View
    • There are 2 standard showers in this location, one designated male and the other female.
    • Access to the standard shower is via the ramp to the left of the main entrance after entering the building.
    • However, there is level access to the standard shower if entering via the Howard Building internal entrance to the Jubilee Building.
    • The shower rooms feature a toilet, wash basin and a shower cubicle with adjustable shower head.
    • There is a deep step to access the shower cubicle.
    • The sink basin is large in size to assist with Wudu washing practises.
    • The height of the basin is 84cm.

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