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1.2 - Gallery

McEwan Hall, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 15 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9AL

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  • 1.2 Gallery is located to the rear left of McEwan Hall on the first floor next to the Reception Room.
  • Step-free access is only available via the Reception Room Lift and by travelling through the Reception Room.
    Stepped access is available via a staircase that leads directly into the Gallery.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, a slight ramp or slope, manual doors, shiny flooring and patterned flooring.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access 1.2 - Gallery.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 132cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a breakout space.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.