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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include The Refectory, admissions, staff offices, meeting rooms and teaching rooms, access to the Luxborough Building, Library and Chiltern Building.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include Marylebone Hall.
• Related link 35 Marylebone Road Refectory.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/35-marylebone-road-refectory
• Related link Luxborough Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/luxborough-building
• Related link Chiltern Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/chiltern-building

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• Comments View
  • This campus is made up of 3 buildings; Marylebone Building, Chiltern Building and Luxborough Building, all linked internally.
  • There is 24/7 access through the building for students living in Marylebone Hall.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 23:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 23:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 23:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 23:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 23:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 23:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 23:00.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the Marylebone campus.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Marylebone.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is Baker Street.

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Parking (Staff and Blue Badge Parking)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located below the main building, on level P1(B1).
  • The car park type is underground.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the staff entrance to level P1 (B1).
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the staff entrance to level P1 (B1).
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The entrance to the car park is from Luxborough Street, to the east of the building.
  • Security staff control the barrier at the entrance to the car park.
  • There are a very small number of standard parking bays. These are generally used for deliveries or tradespeople needing to bring equipment to site.
  • There is no on site standard parking for students or visitors.
  • Marylebone Road is a very busy red route where stopping is not permitted.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• Comments View
  • There are two automatic doors available at this entrance, with manual revolving doors between them.
  • The height of the push pad on entry or exit is 80cm as shown in photographs 4 and 5.
• Opening Times View
  • Reception is staffed 24 hours per day and The building is open 24 hours via swipe card.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There are security barriers 53cm and 101cm wide next to the reception desk leading to the main part of the campus.

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Outside Access (P1/B1 Entrance from Blue Badge Parking)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the underground car park, opposite the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located either side of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The card reader is to the left of the entrance, on the slope of the ramp.
  • Lift B to access all floors is immediately to the right after this entrance.

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Reception (School of Architecture and the Built Environment)

• The desk/counter is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The School of Architecture and the Built Environment (SABE) Registry is located in the front left hand corner of the Marylebone Building on the ground floor.

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Reception (Westminster Business School (WBS) Registry)

• The desk/counter is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main entrance, to the left of Chiltern B, opposite Chiltern Hall.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The WBS Registry is located in the far right hand corner of the Marylebone Building ground floor.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • Photograph 1 shows the main ground floor concourse. All the other buildings and the refectory open off this space.
  • Photographs 5 and 6 show the new Fab Lab fabrication workshops on the lower level P1 (also known as B1 on some signs).

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Level Change (Access to the Luxborough Building)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located ahead as you pass main reception.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right of the ramp.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Other Floors (Stairwell F)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are P3(B3), P2(B2), P1(B1), G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • The stairs are located in the centre of the building, ahead from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are similar staircases near to all the lifts. Stair B, next to Lift B, accesses the floors from the ground floor upwards only (G,1,2,3,4,5,6).
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Rooms on level 6 near lifts A and C.
• Comments View
  • These rooms can be reached using Lift B to level 6 and then passing through other teaching rooms to reach the stairwells at either end of the building.

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Lift (Lift A)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left from the main entrance, past the SABE Registry.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 106cm (3ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 175cm x 83cm (5ft 9in x 2ft 9in).
• 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 loop 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • This lift only accesses certain areas, as listed on the information boards.
  • Lift B is located immediately to the right past reception and accesses floors B3,B2,B1,G,1,2,3,4,5,6.
  • The below-ground floor levels are also known as P3,P2,P1 on some signage.
  • Lift C is to the far right after reception, near the Chiltern A entrance.
  • This lift accesses G,1,2,3,4,5 only.
  • For high number classrooms use lift A, for low number classrooms use lift C.
  • There are also lifts available in the Chiltern Building.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 57m (62yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the front, right hand corner of the Marylebone Building on the ground floor, near the lift C and Chiltern A entrance.
  • There are other accessible toilets (with the transfer spaces on varying sides) throughout this building and in the Chiltern Building.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 219cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 2in).
  • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 85cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Level P1)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift B on level P1.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right, at the opposite end of the corridor from lift B and the entrance from the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff or the main reception desk.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 220cm (5ft x 7ft 3in).
  • There is 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on lower level P1.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift B.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, in the front right hand corner of the building near lift C.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are standard toilets available throughout the campus.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.