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PCL048 - The Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre

Palatine Centre, Durham University, Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3LE

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Access To

  • PCL048 - The Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre is located on the ground floor of the Palatine Building in the Durham Law School, to the right as you enter via the Durham Law School entrance.
  • View information on Palatine Centre (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into PCL048 - The Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is an alternative entrance comprising of a single manual entry door which is 86cm wide, located to the left of the main entrance.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
  • The following areas have stepped access: rows 2, 3 and 4 of the lecture theatre tiered seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is tiered seating with a handrail at the steps that interchanges between left and right.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located in the front row of the left and right hand seating area.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: long tables and desks.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 91cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen and a projector screen.