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White City Professional Services Hub MediaWorks

Imperial College London, Level 1 Mediaworks, 191 Wood Lane , London, W12 7FP

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Overview

  • About View
    • The White City Professional Services Hub MediaWorks is located on the first floor of the Mediaworks building in White City London.
    • Access to reach the main entrance into the White City Professional Services Hub MediaWorks is via a bank of 4 lifts.
    • There are security barriers enroute to the lifts.
    • All facilities are located on the first floor.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
    • There is on-street standard parking.
    • The nearest step-free train station is White City Underground Station.
    • The nearest step-free train station is Wood Lane Underground Station.
  • Related Access Guides View

Getting Inside

  • The MediaWorks is located off White City Place. The approach is mostly level.
  • The White City Professional Services Hub MediaWorks is located on the first floor of the MediaWorks Building.
  • The Mediaworks building can be accessed with level access via the main entrance at the front of the MediaWorks Building on the ground floor, either via a automatic single door or a revolving manual door.
  • Alternatively, the lift lobby's can be accessed by sets of manual double doors accessed via a slight slope that overcomes steps directly from the underground car park situated on the basement floor.
  • It can be accessed via different entrances located next to the north lift or south lift lobby's. Enroute to these lifts from the MediaWorks entrance are security barriers.
  • The White City Professional Services Hub MediaWorks has two main entrances. It can be accessed via different entrances located next to the north lift or south lift lobby's.
  • The main entrance is accessed via the south lifts and leads directly to the The White City Professional Services Hub MediaWorks reception.
  • There are also two staircases in the MediaWorks that lead directly into the Imperial College area. .
  • The main entrance into the The White City Professional Services Hub MediaWorks has 'Welcome' written above the door.
  • The other entrances are unsigned.
  • The main entrance leads directly to the main reception.
  • The north entrance is accessed by the north bank of lifts and consists of a set of double manual doors. .

Getting Around

  • There is step free access throughout the Imperial College area. .
  • Some of the circulation route areas are hard and smooth with a shiny surface. The majority of surfaces are carpeted.
  • There are resting areas throughout the area with a mixture of seating.
  • There is wayfinding signage and maps throughout the area.
  • There are no doors along the circulation routes.
  • There are staff tea points available with coffee machines with controls between 130cm and 142cm.
  • There are some height adjustable desks available.
  • There are some pods with automatic doors available.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Imperial College area)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located to your right on entering the first floor Imperial College area of Mediaworks.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in one of the female cubicles in each of the toilet areas.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to your right on entering the first floor Imperial College area of Mediaworks.
    • The gender inclusive step-free standard toilet facilities are located to your right on entering the first floor Imperial College area of Mediaworks.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • There is a parent room located to the rear right of the first floor Imperial College area of Mediaworks. This area does not have a designated baby change area but does have a counter at a height of 86cm.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Additional facilities are available in the Mediaworks Building that are not located within the Imperial College area on the first floor.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Dorando Close.
    • The car park is underground.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete.
    • There are 11 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 135cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from Lift B entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Visitors must arrange use of the car park ahead of their arrival.
    • Parking in the car park is only for those granted permission and not for general use.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.

Entrance (MediaWorks Building entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the MediaWorks 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 is an intercom at a height of 120cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There are two sets of revolving doors located to the left of the automatic entrance with a width of 110cm. .
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (MediaWorks Building reception)

  • The reception is located on the ground floor in front of you on entrance to the MediaWorks Building via the main building entrance.
  • The distance from the MediaWorks Building main entrance is 15m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There are security barriers located to either side of the reception desk, to access the lifts or stairs to the upper floors.
  • There are standard barriers which are 51cm wide and wider barriers which are 90cm wide.
  • The key-card readers are on top of the barriers and are 97cm high.

Lift (South Lift Bank - MediaWorks building)

  • The lift surveyed is located towards the south of the building.
  • The distance from the MediaWorks main entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Floors B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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 weight limit for the lift is 1250kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 190cm (width) x 135cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.
  • The lifts are controlled by the panel outside the lift, with no internal controls to select floors. Users select the floor and wait to be told which lift (A-D) they shall use.
  • There is a wheelchair symbol to the bottom of the panel. Pressing this means there is an audible announcer as well as the visual floor indicator. It directs the user to the location of the lift.

Stairs (MediaWorks building)

  • The stairs surveyed are located towards the south of the building.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • Floors B, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Entrance (Main Entrance into Imperial College area)

  • This entrance is located in the main lift lobby on the first floor of the MediaWorks Building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Reception (Imperial College area)

  • The reception is located in front of you on entrance.
  • The distance from Imperial College Mediaworks entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 86cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • 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.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer - Shared)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located towards the right of the Imperial College MediaWorks area on the first floor.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards automatically via a push pad and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a 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 178cm (width) x 205cm (depth) and there is 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 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 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 113cm 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 no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room

  • The room surveyed is located towards the rear right of the first floor.
  • The distance from Imperial College MediaWorks Entrance is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wash basin in the room.
  • The room has a waste bin.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and stools.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The counter is at a height of 85cm.