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Disabled Access Guide for Lockwood Building
Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross
London
SE14 6NW
Tel: 020 7919 7171
Email: admission@gold.ac.uk
Web: http://www.gold.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the Department of Design teaching rooms and workshops, the Hexagon Room and the upper gym.
Club Pulse Fitness Centre and Gym is located next to the Lockwood building, and the lift and adapted toilet for this building are accessed from the Club Pulse entrance.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in New Cross.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is New Cross Gate.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is outside the George Wood Theatre.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The nearest designated bay is 105m (115yd) from the main entrance.
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 tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
There are also standard parking bays available outside the rear of the Whitehead Building, shown in Photograph 2.
Parking is very limited on the Goldsmiths campus. There are a number of designated bays for Blue Badge holders reserved for current staff and students with mobility needs.
Visitors requiring parking should contact the college at least 48 hours in advance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, facing College Green.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in) wide.
A swipe card is required to use this entrance.
Outside Access (Club Pulse Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance as you face it.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
Level Change (Entrances)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrances.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 121cm (3ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrances.
There are 5 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned, and has a handrail on the left hand side going up.
Reception
The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are Rooms 200-206.
The first two steps are clearly marked, and have a handrail on the right hand side going up.
The rest are not clearly marked and have the handrail on the left.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located past the lockers from the Club Pulse entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-L1-1-2.
The lift is 10m (11yd) from the Club Pulse entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.33m (3ft 7in x 4ft 4in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
There are 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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Other Floors (Basement Stairs)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G.
There are 15 steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the right side going up.
There is not a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are a workshop, & the Foundry and Plaster Room.
There are a further 6 deep steps leading down to the Plastics and Textile Room, shown in photograph 2.
Level Change (Lower First Floor)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the lift and female toilets.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 82cm (2ft 8in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located towards the rear of the lower first floor.
There are 8 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
The handrail does not cover the bottom step.
The steps lead to the Hexagon Room, the Digital Lab, the upper gym and staff offices 213 - 215.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 4m (13ft 1in) from the Club Pulse entrance.
The accessible toilet is located just inside the Club Pulse entrance.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 187cm (7ft 2in x 6ft 1in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 114cm (3ft 8in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
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 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.
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.
The toilet roll holder is 128cm (4ft 2in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
The toilet cubicle also contains a walk in shower.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the lower first floor, just outside the lift.
The female toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
The male toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
These toilets lead through to the changing rooms, used by Club Pulse members.
Additional Information
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Disability Equality courses are run by Student Services. These are open to all staff, but are not compulsory.
