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Lions Bubbles and Suds Cave

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the laundry is on a slope with a slight gradient.
  • There is a single stepped entrance into the laundry which has a manual door.
  • The entrance is signed as 'LIONS BUBBLES & SUDS CAVE LAUNDRY ROOM HERE'.
  • The entrance provides stepped access to the laundry room.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the right of the Newman House entrance, next to Bede House.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 18 steps with a handrail on the left going down.
  • The handrail is 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 are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is an 8cm high step on the threshold of the opening.

Laundry

  • Laundry Room View
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.