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E and MRC - Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall and Music Research Centre Extension

University of York, Campus West, Zone 2, York, YO10 5DD

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • E and MRC - Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall and Music Research Centre Extension has one entrance, which provides step-free access (via a steep ramp) to the ground floor of this single storey building.
  • The entrance is unsigned.
  • The entrance provides step-free access (via a steep ramp) to the ground floor of this single storey building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access (via steep ramps) throughout this single storey building.
  • There is a steep ramp, with handrails on both sides, to access all areas of the building from the entrance.
    There is a steep ramp, with handrails on both sides, between rooms E/050-E/052 and E/053-E/054.
  • There is a steep ramp, with handrails on both sides, between rooms E/053-E/054 and E/055-E/056.
  • There is a steep ramp, with handrails on both sides, between rooms E/055-E/056 and E/057-E/058.
  • The flooring throughout the building is low-pile carpet.
  • There are not resting areas in any circulation areas of the building.
  • There is not any wayfinding signage within the building, but all rooms have written text/numerical signage on the door.
  • There are not manual doors along circulation routes in the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • There are no toilet facilities within this building. The nearest toilet facilities are located within the E and MRC - Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall and Music Research Centre.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking (Site/Campus Car Park 2.1 (D))

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Wentworth Way, next to the University Road roundabout, opposite the Department of Philosophy.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 248cm (width) x 447cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 97cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 110m from entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • During the day, a permit is required for all car park users - staff, students and visitors. Blue Badge Holders can register using the website above or by emailing [email protected] for a free permit. All other users can do the same, but will incur a charge. After 6pm, this car park is free for all concert attendees.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Site/Campus Car Park 2.2 (C))

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Vanbrugh Way, between University Road and the Drama Barn.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 248cm (width) x 481cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 116cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 112m from entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • During the day, a permit is required for all car park users. Blue Badge Holders can register using the website above or by emailing [email protected] for a free permit. All other users can do the same, but will incur a charge. After 6pm, this car park is free for all concert attendees.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the front left of the building, at the end of the covered walkway leading up from the E and MRC - Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall and Music Research Centre.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The last portion of the ramp has handrails on both sides.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 114cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 108cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 103cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.