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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; meeting rooms, reception, an accessible toilet and shared standard toilets.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the level 1 corridor.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, level 1 and level 2.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Coventry lies at the heart of a motorway network.
    Once you get to the city centre there are signposts to the University from all the relevant ring road junctions.
    From London: follow the M1, leaving it at Junction 17 onto the M45.
    At the end of the M45, continue along the A45 and follow the signs for the city centre.
    From East Anglia and eastern England: take the A14 until it meets the M1/M6 interchange.
    Then take the M6 to Junction 2 and follow signs for the city centre.
    From southern England: take the A34 to the M40.
    Leave the M40 at Junction 15, then take the A46 and follow signs for the city centre.
    From the southwest: take the M5, then the M42, leaving the M42 at Junction 6.
    Follow the A45 to Coventry.
    From South Wales: follow the M4 to the M5, then as above.
    From western Scotland and the northwest: leave the M6 at Junction 3 and follow the signs for Coventry city centre.
    From the north: take the M1 to Junction 21, then to the end of the M69, following signs for Coventry city centre.
    thefutureworks building is located on Harnall Row.
    Sat Nav users can use CV1 5DR for the quickest and most accurate journey.
  • There is no building parking but there are numerous car parks located nearby including Far Gosford Street Car Park, Grove Street and Lower Ford Public Car Park.
  • For more information on parking in Coventry please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • Bramble Street bus stop is within 150m of TheFutureWorks building. Buses 3, 13, 74, 13A, 14 and 74S stop here.
    Pool Meadow bus and coach station is a 11 minute walk from thefutureworks building.
    National Express offers connections between Coventry and other major cities around the UK.
    If you travel from Birmingham Airport you can take line number 900 bus to Pool Meadow station.
  • For more information on National Express timetables please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Coventry.
  • Thefutureworks building is approximately 1.2 miles from Coventry Station which is 27 minute walk or can be done using public transport.
    This station is served by the Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and West Midlands rail companies.
    This station is served by the CrossCountry, East Midlands and Northern Rail companies.
  • For more information on National Rail enquiries please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on thefutureworks please visit the following URL.
• To see more information on thefutureworks please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 024 7615 8815.
• Email: jobs@thefutureworks.co.uk.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Car Park Far Gosford Street APCOA.
  • The car park is located off Far Gosford Street.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Far Gosford Street.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Far Gosford Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The width of the standard on-street parking is 230cm.
  • The width of the Blue Badge on-street parking is 240cm.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the reception.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'thefutureworks'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 112cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 109cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 101cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located straight ahead on entering the building.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is not staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is wood.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is wood and tiles.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left from the reception, on the ground floor corridor.
  • The stairs are approximately 9m from the entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 27cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the left from the reception, in the ground floor corridor.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• The weight limit for the lift is 410kg.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 145cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 9in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The signage describing what is on each floor of the building outside the lift says:
  • 1st Floor - thefutureworks Commercial Team
  • 2nd Floor - thefutureworks CU Recruitment Team
  • 3rd Floor - PeoplesFuture Limited.

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Meeting Room(s) (Level 1 - Small Meeting Rooms)

• Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 more similar meeting rooms on level 1.
  • Some chairs are height adjustable.

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Meeting Room(s) (Level 1 - Large Meeting Room)

• Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Furniture can be moved to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are not even.

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• Comments View
  • There is a phone on the floor behind one of the chairs.
  • There is a similar group meeting room on level 2.

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Meeting Room(s) (Level 2 - Small Meeting Rooms)

• Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 more similar meeting rooms on level 2.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located off of the level 1 corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 240cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 10in).
  • 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 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • 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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 108cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the ground floor corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.