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Overview

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• About View
  • Annie Lennox Building is a very large building with 9 floors and 1 mezzanine level.
  • There is 1 main set of lifts and 2 main staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed in the majority of the building as Ground, First, Mezzanine (The Lantern), Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth floors. This is how they will be referred to throughout this guide for consistency.
  • There is internal step-free access between Annie Lennox Building and The Sir Alex Ferguson Library via sloped link bridge on the first and fifth floors.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest parking is located off Cowcaddens Road, in the Concert Square Car Park.
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  • The nearest train station is Queen Street.
  • The nearest bus station is Buchanan Bus Station.
  • The nearest underground station is Cowcaddens.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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• Related Access Guides View
  • View information on The Sir Alex Ferguson Library (opens new tab).

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
• Annie Lennox Building has seven entrances in total. All external entrances provide step-free access to the ground floor.
• There are automatic, double doors at the main entrance, with manual double doors at all other external entrances.
• There are two internal link entrances with permanently held double doors to the first and fifth floors from the Sir Alex Ferguson Library.
• The entrances are not signed.
• The main entrance provides step-free level access to the foyer, café and first floor/mezzanine lift on the ground floor.
• There is step-free level access at the East side entrance, step-free access via slight slopes at the North entrances and step-free level access at the West side entrance.
• Both internal entrances have step-free access via slight slopes on the Sir Alex Ferguson Library link bridges.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building on all floors via the lifts.
• On the ground floor there is a slight slope to the left of the café leading to the teaching rooms and toilets. There are further slight slopes on the ground floor leading towards the lifts, and at the rear of the main corridor.
• Access to the mezzanine floor (The Lantern) is via the First Floor/Lantern stairs or an enclosed platform lift.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located to the left of the café counter, towards the middle of the ground floor, to the rear left of the ground floor, and to the right from the lift on the first, second and eighth floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located towards the middle of the ground floor, and to the rear left of the ground floor, to the left from the lift (off the stairwell) on the first, fourth, sixth and seventh floors.
  • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located towards the middle of the ground floor, and to the rear left of the ground floor, to the right from the lift on the first and fourth floors, and to the left from the lift (off the stairwell) on the second, third, fifth and eighth floors.
  • The shared standard toilet facilities are located to the right from the lift on the first and eighth floors.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located to the rear left of the ground floor.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Lecture Theatres View
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  • View information on W011 Lecture Theatre (opens new tab).
  • View information on W115 (opens new tab).
  • View information on W301 Lecture Theatre (opens new tab).
  • View information on W622 Lecture Theatre (opens new tab).
  • View information on W715 Lecture Theatre (opens new tab).
  • View information on W118 (opens new tab).
• Teaching Rooms View
  • View information on W001 (opens new tab).
  • View information on W005 (opens new tab).
  • View information on W009 (opens new tab).
  • View information on W108 (opens new tab).
  • View information on W201/3 (opens new tab).
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  • View information on W602 (opens new tab).
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  • View information on W727 (opens new tab).
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  • View information on W823 (opens new tab).
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  • View information on W114 (opens new tab).
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• Seminar Rooms View
  • View information on W010A (opens new tab).
  • View information on W010B (opens new tab).
  • View information on W101 (opens new tab).
  • View information on W307 (opens new tab).
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  • View information on W703 (opens new tab).
  • View information on W708 (opens new tab).
  • View information on W828 (opens new tab).
• Computer Rooms View
  • View information on W102 (opens new tab).
  • View information on W223 (opens new tab).
  • View information on W623 (opens new tab).
  • View information on W222 (opens new tab).
  • View information on W119 (opens new tab).
• Meeting Rooms View
  • View information on The Lantern (opens new tab).
• Spaces View
  • View information on Breakout Space - Annie Lennox Building (opens new tab).
• Other Rooms/Services View
  • View information on Staff Area - Dining Room (opens new tab).

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 12 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 495cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The width of the marked zone is 140cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the Annie Lennox Building rear entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 161cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 163cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

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Eating and Drinking (Café - Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are wall-mounted.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The payment counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located at the rear of the café.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, benches and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Lift (Main)

• The lift surveyed is located down and round towards the rear right of the building.
• The distance from the main entrance is 75m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has slight ramps or slopes.
• The Ground, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 105cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 181cm (width) x 149cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Stairs (Main)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the building.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• The Ground, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The steps have partially open risers for some of the sections.
• There are similar stairs at the rear of the building.

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Lift (First Floor / The Lantern)

• The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the café, on the right of the counter.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The Ground, First and Mezzanine (The Lantern) floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The weight limit for the lift is 410kg.
• The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 101cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (First Floor / The Lantern)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the café.
• The Ground, First and Mezzanine (The Lantern) floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 14 steps between floors.
• The steps have some clear markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Changing Places (Ground Floor - Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the rear left of the building on the ground floor.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 90m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is step-free access via slope into the facility.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 106cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 355cm (width) x 530cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 150cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 80cm.
  • There is a spatula flush on the left transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 185cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 55cm from the floor.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 84cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Café - Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the café, on the left of the counter.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 275cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 78cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations ( Ground Floor - Clos-o-mat - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear left of the ground floor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 100m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 214cm (width) x 228cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 140cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is an elbow pad flush for the toilet.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 80cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 65cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, to the right from the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 103cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 175cm (width) x 255cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 161cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.