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Warmington Tower

Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, London, SE14 6NL

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Summary

  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; staff offices and breakout areas.
    • Faculties include the Centre for Caribbean and Diaspora Studies, the Department of English and Creative writing, the Department of Politics and International Relations, the Department of Sociology, the Institute of Management Studies (IMS), and the Arts and Humanities School Hub.
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Female standard toilet facilities are located off the core corridor on floors 8 and 12.
    • Male standard toilet facilities are located off the core corridor on floors 8 and 12.
    • Shared standard toilet facilities are located off the core corridor on floors 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9.
    • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located off the core corridor on floors 1, 2, 10, and 11.

Opening Times

  • The building is open 24 hours via swipe card.

Useful Information

Getting Here

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by staff and visitors.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located to the rear of the building, off Dixon Road.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
    • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
    • The car park surface is block paving.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Laurie Grove Gate.
    • The car park is located at the end of Laurie Grove, off Lewisham Way.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 544cm x 193cm (17ft 10in x 6ft 4in).
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Dixon Road.
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There is unsigned/unmarked on street standard parking available on Laurie Grove.

Site/Campus Car Park (Laurie Grove Gate)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of the building, off Laurie Grove.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Richard Hoggart Building, the George Wood Theatre and Performing Arts Wing, and the Whitehead Building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
    • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 234cm x 479cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The marked zone is 116cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff and visitors.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear entrance to the George Wood Theatre.
  • Comments View
    • The car park surface is tarmac and loose chippings.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off Dixon Road in the courtyard between the Franklin Building Library and the Student Union Building.
    • This entrance gives access to reception and the ground floor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Warmington Tower'.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 115cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • 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 to the left facing the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 116cm (3ft 10in).
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
    • On approach from the building car park, the handrail on the long section of the ramp is on the right hand side going up.
      On approach from Dixon Road, the handrail on the long section of the ramp is on the left hand side going up.
      There are handrails on both sides of the lower section of the ramp.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located to the left and in front of the entrance.
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • There are 2 steps to the left of the entrance.
      There are 4 steps in front of the entrance.

Opening Times (Reception)

  • Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located straight ahead from the entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main 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 moderate to good.
    • The height of the reception counter is 73cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • The counter is 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 carpet.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

Getting Around

  • 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 carpet and tiles.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
    • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • 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.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located on the left after the main entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
    • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
    • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 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 not clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are not 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 low to moderate.

Lift

  • The lift is located on the left after the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 600kg.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.
  • 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 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 medium.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 113cm x 119cm (3ft 8in x 3ft 11in).
  • There are not 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 have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The internal lift controls are within 115cm - 150cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does not have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There are 2 adjacent lifts: Lift A, and Lift B.
    • Lift A is used to access floors G, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11.
    • Lift B is used to access floors G, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Rutherford Building library, or the Students' Union building.

Standard Toilet(s) (Floors 1 to 7, 9 to 11)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The gender neutral toilet is located off the core corridor on the first floor.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the Lift A.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There are also 2 similar gender neutral toilets off the core corridor on the second, tenth, and eleventh floors.
      The gender neutral toilets located on the second floor, right out of the lift on the tenth floor, and on the eleventh floor have push taps.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The shared toilet is located off the core corridor on the third floor.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m from the Lift A.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 93cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There are 2 similar shared standard toilets off the core corridor on each of the fourth to seventh floors, and on the ninth floor.
      The shared standard toilet located left out of the lift on the fourth floor has twist/turn taps.
      The shared standard toilets on the ninth floor have no door signage.

Standard Toilet(s) (Floors 8, 12)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located off the core corridor on floors 8 and 12.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the Lift B.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • 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 92cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The female standard toilet on the eighth floor is located along the corridor left out of the lift.
      The male standard toilet on the eighth floor is located along the corridor right out of the lift.
      The female and male standard toilets on the twelfth floor are located along the corridor left out of the lift.
      The female and male standard toilets on the twelfth floor have push taps.