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Introduction

• Services include:
  Ground Floor - Black Box Project Space, Business & Innovation, Communications and Marketing, Design Space Office, Lecture Theatre A, Student Services, The Digital Workshop, WG 01 - WG 32.
  First Floor - Digital Printing and Reprographics, WG 01 - WG 08.
  Second Floor - CRISAP, Letterpress, Lithographic Printing and Finishing, PARC, The Kit Room, W2 01 - W2 38.
  Third Floor - Printmaking, W3 01 - W3 23.

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Opening Times

• For the campus opening times please click here.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Meeting Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for W2 24B please click here (new tab).
• Space(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for W1 02 - Quiet Room and First Aid Room please click here (new tab).

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The building is located off Newington Butts, which is part of the A3.
    It is just inside, but right on the edge, of the Congestion Zone.
  • There is a small car park for pre-arranged visitors and staff to the right of the College site, inside the Congestion Zone.
    There is permit holder only parking off Oswin Street, also in the Congestion Zone.
• By Bus View
  • Along Newington Butts there are Bus stops S, T, P and V.
    Stop S serves routes 35, 40, 133, 136, 333, 343, 415, N133 and N343.
    Stop T serves routes 45, 100, 155, 196 and P5.
    Stop P serves routes 133, 155, 196, 333, 415, N133 and N155.
    Stop V serves routes 12, 68, 148, 171, 176, 468, N68, N89, N155 and N171.
• By Train View
  • The nearest national rail train station is Elephant and Castle.
    This station is managed by Thameslink.
    The College buildings are approximately 100m from the station and are accessed via the Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre.
• By Underground View
  • Elephant and Castle Tube Station is located nearby. It is part of the Bakerloo and Northern Line via London Kings Cross and Bank.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on getting to the London College of Communication, please see the Find Us page on the University of the Arts London website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Transport for London website for details of the buses and tubes to Elephant and Castle.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the National Rail Enquiries website for details of trains to Elephant and Castle.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • London College of Communication - Route Plan from Elephant and Castle Tube Station Bakerloo Entrance AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • London College of Communication - Route Plan from Elephant and Castle Tube Station Northern Line AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Student Advice Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7514 6250.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Disability & Dyslexia please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7514 6156.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on UAL Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7514 6240.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the right of the College.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 320cm x 550cm (10ft 6in x 18ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The bollards at the entrance can be lowered when staff are contacted via the intercom.
  • The car park can be used as a drop off point, provided staff are contacted via the intercom to have the bollards lowered.

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Outside Access (Campus Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Newington Butts.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in).
• Comments View
  • The push pad is located on the left of the entrance and operates the left set of the three glass doors only.

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Reception (Information and Facilities Reception)

• The Information and Facilities Reception is located to the left as you enter.
• The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.

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• Comments View
  • There are barriers immediately beyond the reception desk, a larger gate with a width of 100cm and smaller gates 53cm wide.

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Entrance (Workshop Block)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left past the entrance barriers.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 400cm (13ft 1in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
• Comments View
  • There is level access to the Workshop Block off The Street on the first floor.
  • The entrance width is 250cm.

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Entrance (Creative Technology Lab)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the end of the Workshop Block main corridor, along the Student Services office.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the Information Zone.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is level access to the Information Zone immediately to your left on entrance, before reaching the entrance barriers.
    These steps provide access from the Workshop Block (photograph 1).
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written 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.

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Reception (Student Services)

• The Student Services reception is located in WG 09.
• The desk is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Workshop Block entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 23/01/2023.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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• Comments View
  • There is a disability adviser room (WG 09a) with an 86cm wide, manual, easy to open push door within the student services section, educated for disability assistance and equipped with a fixed hearing loop (as shown in photograph 4).

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Reception (Digital Space WG 26)

• The Digital Space WG 26 reception is located in Digital Space WG 26.
• The desk is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Workshop Block entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Reception (Creative Technology Lab)

• Creative Technology Lab is located in WG14.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Creative Technology Lab entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Lecture Theatre A)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is not step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• There are 2 deep steps to the speaker's area.
• There is not (staggered) tiered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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• Comments View
  • The seating is arranged on a slope.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located beyond the Workshop Block entrance, to the right.
  • The stairs are approximately 16m from the Workshop Block entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.

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Lift (Workshop Block)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Workshop Block entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 105cm (3ft 3in x 3ft 5in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Reception (The Kit Room)

• The Kit Room reception is located to the left as you exit the lift on floor 2.
• The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Standard Shower (Ground Floor)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the right as you enter the block.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 deep steps to access the shower.

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Accessible Toilet (Third Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you exit the lift on the third floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from Main Reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 217cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 1in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 169cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the first floor, the second floor and the third floor.
  • There are male standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the first floor, the second floor and the third floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter the block.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 16m from the Workshop Block entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.