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Summary

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• Service View
  • The North Wing is located on the corner of the Strand and Surrey Street, between the Strand Building and East Building.
    There is an internal entrance from the Strand Building via East Building.
    There is not general permissive access to the rest of the building from the external entrance to the Modern Languages Centre on the Strand.
• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; teaching rooms, staff and post-graduate research common rooms, and staff offices.
  • Faculties and departments include the Department of Classics, the Department of Hellenic Studies, the Modern Languages Centre, and the Iris Project.
  • The North Wing is arranged around a hollow square from level 1 upwards with a staircase on either side: 'rear', nearest Surrey Street; 'centre'; and a further staircase on the right-hand side, nearest the Strand building.
    The rear and centre staircases are connected via through routes on all levels. The right-hand staircase is only connected to the rear and centre staircases via through routes on level 0 and floor 1 only.
    There is also a staircase to the front of the building providing access from within the Languages Centre off the Strand.
    There is internal access to the North Wing from within East Building on level G.
  • East Building link (new tab) - click here.
  • King's Building link (new tab) - click here.
  • Strand Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on floor 1.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on each of the rear staircase landings .

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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 North Wing E1 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 (East Building - Level G)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located ahead and left after the Strand Link entrance to East Building.
  • This entrance gives access to level 0 of North Wing.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'North Wing Level 0 Department of Classics & the Centre for Hellenic Studies'.
  • 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 along the corridor after the entrance doorway.
  • 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 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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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building.
  • There is sloped/ramped access to rooms B11-B13 on level 0, and rooms C6-C8 on floor 1.
  • There is stepped access to rooms B9-B10 on level 0, rooms C6-C8 on floor 1, room C16 on floor 1 off the main East Building stairwell, D9-D11 on floor D, and room E1 on floor E directly off the right-hand stairwell.
  • The right-hand staircase above floor 1 also provides stepped access to room D1.
• 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 areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• 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.
  • Signage within the building refers to 'Floor' and 'Level' interchangeably.

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Entrance (East Building - Level 1)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the landing of the main East Building stairwell between level G and level 1.
  • This entrance gives access to floor 1 of the North Wing.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'North Wing Floor 1 Department of Classics'.
  • 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 heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 114cm.
  • 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 on the right facing the entrance.
  • 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 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.
  • 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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Other Floors (Centre and Right)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead from the East Building entrance on level G.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the East Building entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 0, 1, D, E.
  • 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • 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 good.
• Other Information View
  • There is a similar staircase on the right of these stairs. These stairs have a handrail on the right-hand side going up. These stairs can be used to access the rear of room B.4, and room D1 on Floor D which cannot otherwise be accessed. These stairs also access a fourth floor which is out of bounds for the purposes of access.

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Other Floors (Rear)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the rear of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 25m from the East Building entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 0, B, C, D.
  • 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • 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 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 good.
• Other Information View
  • There is another set of stairs on floor G which can be used to access floor -1. .

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Outside Access (Modern Languages Centre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the Strand.
  • This entrance gives access to the Modern Languages Centre.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Modern Languages Centre'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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 a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 147cm (4ft 10in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 142cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 128cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 62cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Reception (Modern Languages Centre)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located in front of you on entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Modern Languages Centre 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 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 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 clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is not staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.

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Other Floors (Modern Languages Centre to Level 0)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located between the Modern Languages Centre and the upper part of level 0.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the Modern Languages Centre entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There is a single heavy door to access the stairs from the Modern Languages Centre.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Modern Languages Centre, 0.
  • 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is not a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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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)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the landings off the rear stairwell.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the rear stairs.
  • 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 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a further shared standard toilet 'Staff Toilet' on floor D, along the corridor off the central staircase.
    This toilet has a vertical grab rail on the left facing the toilet.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located on level 1, along the corridor off the central staircase.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the central stairs.
  • 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 left as you face the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.