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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; film studios, classrooms, shared spaces, meeting rooms, research offices and staff offices including The Old Watch House.
  • The East Buiding is located on the Strand campus between the Strand, North Wing and King's buildings, and the Philosophy Building.
    Outside access to the East Building is via any of the Strand, North Wing, or King's buildings, or the Philosophy Building.
  • Faculties and departments include the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, Film Studies, the Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution, the Department of History and the History Annexe, Impact and Knowledge Exchange, Classics Department, and Resilience, Ethnicity & AdolesCent Mental Health (REACH) and King's Venues & King's Food.
  • Strand Building link (new tab) - click here.
  • North Wing link (new tab) - click here.
  • King's Building link (new tab) - click here.
  • Philosophy Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on floor 1.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on floor 0 and floor 1.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The building is located off the Strand in Central London to the north of the River Thames.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Charing Cross.
  • The station is located along the Strand to the west of the building approximately 0.5 miles away.
  • For more information on Charing Cross please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Temple.
  • The station is approximately 350m to the South east of the building.
  • For more information on Temple please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• King's College Disability Support Services.
• To see more information on King's Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on King's College London Student Union please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7848 1588.
• Email: hello@kclsu.org.
• To see more information on King's College London Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7123 4843.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for East Wing C16 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for EAS G08 please click here (new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Strand Link Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear left of the Strand Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor (level 0) of North Wing for internal access to East Building Level G.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 15 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Entrance (King's Building - Level 0)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 0 of the King's Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the link bridge between the King's Building and the East Building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'EA NR PH'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 137cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Entrance (King's Building Link Bridge)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the end of the link bridge between the King's Building and the East Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the level G of the East Building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the first set of doors and between the first and second set of doors.
  • There is/are 9 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • 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).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• Lift View
  • There is a third set of doors. The doors open towards you (pull). The doors are double width. The doors are permanently held open. The door opening is 115cm wide.

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Entrance (North Wing - Level 0)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 0 of the North Wing, to the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to level G of East Building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 137cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in the corridor ahead of the entrance.
  • There is/are 7 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Entrance (Philosophy Building - Floor 0)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on floor 0 to the right-hand side of the Philosophy Building, near the lift.
  • This entrance gives access to level G of East Building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Philosophy Building Floor 1 Access to King's Building'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in between the first and second set of doors.
  • There is/are 7 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are 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.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is stepped access to room C15 on level 1, for the Department of History.
• 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 vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Floor plans/maps are available.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • Doors in corridors/walkways may require opening manually if not otherwise permanently held open.
  • Signage within the building refers to 'Floor' and 'Level' interchangeably.

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Lift

• The lift is located on the right after the link bridge entrance from the King's Building.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (32ft) from the King's Building link bridge 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 LG1, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• The weight limit for the lift is 375kg.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the ground floor, on the first floor, on the second floor, on the third floor and on the fourth 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 high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 66cm (2ft 1in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 79cm (3ft 4in x 2ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
• There is a manual, heavy, single door which opens towards you for access to the lift. .

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located straight ahead after the Strand Link entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • 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 provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are room EAS 117 on floor 1, for the Department of History.
  • A key card required for access to level 2.
  • There is another staircase to the right of the building. These stairs also access level LG1 for The Old Watch House.

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Entrance (North Wing - Floor 1)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on floor 1 of the North Wing.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the East Building main stairwell.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 114cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the left after the entrance doorway.
  • There is/are 10 step(s).
  • 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Step(s) (Level 2)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located between the main stairwell and level 2.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access level 2 from the main stairwell.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • 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 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 19cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • There is step-free access to level 2 from the lift.

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REACH Space - Level 3

• The REACH space is located on level 3 straight out of the lift.
• A key card is required for access at this entrance.
• The height of the key card reader is 112cm.
• The REACH space has manual, heavy, double doors which open towards you.
• The width of the door opening is 130cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating available in the room includes: seating without armrests, armchairs, sofas and bean bags.
• Furniture available in the room includes: a desk and coffee tables.
• The height for the underside of the desk is 68cm.
• The lighting level is good.

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Entrance (The Old Watch House)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the landing on the stairs to the right of East Building between level G and LG1.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Old Watch House.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'The Old Watch House Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 67cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately after the entrance doorway.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • 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).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (The Old Watch House)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the left after the entrance to The Old Watch House.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the The Old Watch House entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are -1, G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 25cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are 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 provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all areas beyond the entrance.
  • The handrail switches sides throughout the length of the staircase.
  • Floor designation signage within the Old Watch House is specific to the Old Watch House, and distinct from the rest of East Building.

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Counter (Admin Office - The Old Watch House)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located on the lower ground floor, on the landing between the ground floor and floor -1.
  • The counter is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the entrance to The Old Watch House.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is stepped access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
  • The height of the counter is high (110cm+).
  • 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 counter.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
• Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the counter.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor (level 0) of the Strand Building.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Female and Male)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on floor 1, ahead and left out of the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the lift.
  • 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 available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The information above relates to the female toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The wash basins in the female standard toilets are 91cm high.
    The wash basins in the male standard toilets are 81cm high.
    There are push taps in the female standard toilets.
    There are lever taps in the male standard toilets.
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• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on level G, on the right after the Strand Link entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the Strand Link entrance.
  • 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 available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Shared - The Old Watch House)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on level 1 within The Old Watch House.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the stairs landing on floor 1.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is no 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 twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.