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Wimbledon College of Arts - Blocks E and F

University of the Arts London, Merton Hall Road, London, SW19 3QA

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include meeting rooms and offices in both Blocks E and F.
  • There is no internal access between Block F (photograph 1) and Block E (photograph 2). They can only be access via their respective external entrances. The area between the houses which can be seen in photograph 3.

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Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • Wimbledon College of Arts - Main Building is located towards the south of London of Merton Hall Road.
      Merton Hall Road can be accessed off Kingston Road.
    • There is a staff only car park off Merton Hall Road.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest bus station is Wimbledon Chase which is approximately 0.4 miles to the southwest of the campus.
  • By Underground View
    • The nearest underground station is Wimbledon which is approximately 0.8 miles to the northeast of the campus.
  • By Tram View
    • The nearest Tram station is Dundonald Road which is approximately 0.4 miles to the northeast of the campus.

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 within approximately 200m.
    • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
    • The name of the car park is Wimbledon College of Arts Staff Only Car Park.
    • The car park is located off Merton Hall Road near Wimbledon Chase Primary School.
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Merton Hall Road.
    • There are electric charging points along Merton Hall Road.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • There are electric charging points along Merton Hall Road (photograph 4).

Site/Campus Car Park (Wimbledon Chase Primary School)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located next to Wimbledon Chase Primary School off Merton Hall Road.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Wimbledon College of Art Main Building, Wimbledon College of Art Houses 1 and 2 and Wimbledon College of Art New Studios.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are not clearly presented.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is level access to the car park from the Merton Hall Road.
    • This car park is clearly signposted from the Merton Hall Road.
    • The nearest designated bay is 75m (82yd 1in) from the Wimbledon College of Art - Main Building.

Approach

  • There is an uneven blocked paved area in front of both Blocks E and F.
  • There is a gate to access this area from Merton Hall Road (Photograph 2) which has a width of 105cm.

Outside Access (Block E)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in front of Block E.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.

Outside Access (Block F)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Block F.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
    • There are no 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 no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • 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
    • All the services are located on the ground floor of the buildings.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
    • The stairs are located to your left on entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 5m from the Block E Entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • 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 a similar staircase within Block F which can be seen in photograph 2.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors in both Blocks E and F.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the Wimbledon College of Arts - New Studio Building.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located to the rear left of Block E on the ground floor.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the Block E Entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • This toilet can be seen in photographs 1, 2 and 3.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The shared toilet is located to your left at the top of the stairs on the first floor of Block E.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the Block E Staircase.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • This toilet can be seen in photographs 4 and 5.
  • Comments View
    • There are similar toilets on the ground floor of Block F (photographs 6 and 7) and on the first floor of Block F (photograph 8).