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UAL - University Services

University of the Arts London, 272 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EY

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Introduction

  • Comments View
    • Services include:.
    • Lower Ground Floor - IT Open Access.
    • Ground Floor - Blueprint Cafe, UAL Showroom.
    • Floor 1 - Students' Union, UAL University Services Offices.
    • Floor 4 - Accommodation, Language Centre and Study Abroad.
    • Floor 5 - Communications.
    • Floor 6 - Academic Development Services.
    • Floor 7 - Human Resources, Meeting Rooms.
    • Floor 8 - Chair and Chancellors Office.
    • Floor 9 - UAL Awarding Body Office.

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Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • UAL, London College of Fashion High Holborn is based in High Holborn in the London Borough of Camden. The High Holborn building is located on High Holborn (A40).
    • There is a blue badge bay and standard on street parking on Red Lion Street opposite the High Holborn Building. There is no on street parking on High Holborn.
  • By Bus View
    • There are a number of bus routes which stop close to UAL, London College of Fashion High Holborn building on High Holborn. Bus routes 8 and 521 stop on High Holborn close to the High Holborn building. Bus routes 59, 68, 91, 168 and 188 all stop nearby on Kingsway.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest National Rail station to UAL, London College of Fashion High Holborn building is Farringdon which is approximately a 13 minute (0.6 mile) walk away from the High Holborn building. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of campus using public transport.
  • By Underground View
    • The nearest underground station to UAL, London College of Fashion High Holborn building is Holborn (Central and Piccadilly lines) which is approximately a 3 minute (0.1 miles) walk away from the High Holborn Building.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 500cm (6ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Red Lion Street, opposite the main entrance.
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Red Lion Street, opposite the main entrance.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off High Holborn.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 128cm (4ft 2in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 104cm (3ft 5in).
    • 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 double.
    • The width of the door opening is 202cm (6ft 8in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a revolving door located to the right of the automatic doors.
    • Push pads at the entrance and exit are 85cm high.

Reception (Main Reception)

  • The main reception is located to the right on entering the building.
  • The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) 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 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 a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
  • The desk is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the building.
    • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the lower ground floor from the main lifts.
    • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
    • The steps are shown in photograph 1.
    • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the shower facilities and standard toilets at the rear of the lower ground floor from the rear lifts.
    • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps are shown in photograph 2.
    • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the office area on the ninth floor.
    • The ramp can be seen in photograph 3.
    • There are 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 includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes 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 a hearing assistance system.
    • The system is a portable loop.
    • The portable hearing loop is located in Learning Technology Support on the lower ground floor.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
    • The stairs are located straight ahead on entering through the main entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • There is an identical set of stairs at the rear of the building which can be accessed to the right of the Blueprint CafĂ© on the ground floor. These stairs are shown in photographs 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Lift (Main Lifts)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the right on entering through the main entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 131cm x 168cm (4ft 4in x 5ft 6in).
  • 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 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 moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The lift to the left on entering through the main entrance does not stop at floors 1, 2, 3 and 4 but does go to floor 9 (as shown in photograph 5).

Lift (Rear Lift)

  • The lift is located to the right of the Students' Union lounge.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 675kg.
  • The lift is approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 129cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 3in).
  • 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 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 moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a short, steep, 147cm wide ramp without handrails leading to the lift on the ground floor (as shown in photograph 5).

Lift (Lower Ground Floor Platform Lift)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located straight ahead on exiting the main lifts.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • The platform lift accesses a small level change.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 250kg.
  • The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main lifts.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The lift door is manual, opens outwards and is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 122cm x 130cm (4ft x 4ft 3in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does not 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 not have tactile markings.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

Reception (Student Centre)

  • The Student Centre is located on the first floor.
  • The desk is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main lifts.
  • 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 medium.
  • 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.
  • Comments View
    • There is some sofa seating available in the waiting area at a height of 39cm.

Reception (Student Union)

  • Student Union is located on the first floor.
  • The desk is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main lifts.
  • 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 medium.
  • 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/lowered counter.
  • The desk is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • There is some sofa seating available in the waiting area at a height of 34cm.

Reception (Accommodation, Language Centre and Study Abroad Reception)

  • Accommodation, Language Centre and Study Abroad Reception is located on the fourth floor.
  • The desk is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main lifts.
  • 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 medium.
  • The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
  • The desk is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • There are low stools at the reception at a height of 45cm and sofas in the waiting area at a height of 45cm.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located are located on all floors of the building apart from the ninth floor.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on all floors of the building apart from the ninth floor.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ninth floor.
  • Gender Neutral standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor.

Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor opposite the main lifts.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main lifts.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a gender neutral toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
    • 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 good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is 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 a/are coat hook(s).
    • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 134cm and 141cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • 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 102cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
  • Comments View
    • There are identical accessible toilets in the same location on floors 3, 5 and 7.
    • There are similar accessible toilets in the same location on floors 2, 4, 6 and 8 with the transfer space on the left as you face the toilet pan.
    • The accessible toilet on the first floor is shown in photograph 1.
    • The accessible toilet on the second floor is shown in photograph 2.
    • The accessible toilet on the third floor is shown in photograph 3.
    • The accessible toilet on the fourth floor is shown in photograph 4.
    • The accessible toilet on the fifth floor is shown in photograph 5.
    • The accessible toilet on the sixth floor is shown in photograph 6.
    • The accessible toilet on the seventh floor is shown in photograph 7.
    • The accessible toilet on the eighth floor is shown in photograph 8.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Students' Union Lounge - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the Students' Union Lounge.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a gender neutral toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 221cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
    • 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 good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is 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).
    • The height of the coat hook is 150cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
    • The shelf is at a height of 75cm.
    • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • 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 84cm.
    • 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 contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor in the Students' Union lounge area.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The standard male toilets on the ground floor in the Students' Union lounge area are shown in photographs 1 and 2.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female and male toilets are located are on the first floor opposite the main lifts.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the main lifts.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
    • There is Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The standard male toilets on the first floor are shown in photographs 3 and 4.
  • Comments View
    • The standard male toilets on the fourth floor are shown in photographs 5 and 6.
    • The standard male toilets on the eighth floor are shown in photographs 7 and 8.
    • The standard shared toilets on the ninth floor are shown in photograph 9.
    • The standard gender neutral toilets on the lower ground floor are shown in photograph 10.

Standard Shower

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located at the rear of the building on the lower ground floor in the standard toilets.
  • There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
  • Comments View
    • There is no step free access to the shower facilities.
    • Access is via the rear lifts and 3, medium, clearly marked steps with handrails on both sides which lead to the shower facilities.
    • Access into the shower cubicles is via a deep step (as shown in photograph 3).
    • There is an adjustable showerhead.