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Lawrence Building

University of Roehampton, Froebel College, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PJ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is sloped.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was towards the rear of the building, opposite the Michaelis Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slight slope at the main entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the other entrance.
  • The main entrance enters the building on a split level between the ground floor and the first floor.
  • There is also an internal stepped entrance on the second floor from the adjacent Roehampton Students' Union building.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access between floors.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have stepped access: all areas.
    • The only step-free access is to the toilet with adaptations and shared standard toilet on the ground floor to the rear of the building.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and benches.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a kitchen available on each floor of the building from the first floor upwards.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor towards the rear of the building.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the rear-left of the building.
    • Shared standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the first, second, and third floors to the front-left of the building, and on the first and third floors to the rear-left of the building.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the first floor towards the front of the building, and in designated cubicles within a shared toilet lobby on the second floor towards to the rear-left of the building.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the second and third floors to the front-left and rear-left of the building.
    • The facilities on the second floor to the rear-left of the building were out of use at the time of survey (August 2026).

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of the building, along the access road opposite the Montefiore Building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has very easy slopes.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.

Accessible Entrance - Rear

  • This entrance is located to the rear of the building, opposite the Michaelis Building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 98cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 116cm.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 98cm.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 112cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 97cm.
  • There are 7 steps as you enter.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located straight ahead after the main entrance.
  • The ground, first, second, third, and fourth floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps have some clear markings.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
  • There are additional stairs to the rear-left of the building. The ground, first, second, and third floors can be accessed by these stairs. There is restricted access to a private residence on the second floor using these stairs.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right before the steps after the accessible entrance.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 2m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • 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 colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a low colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 260cm (width) x 142cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 196cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 84cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 125cm 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 172cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.