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Large Common Room

Mary Brück Building, The University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, 169 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3AZ

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  • The Large Common Room is located on the third floor of the Mary Brück Building.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Large Common Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is an additional entrance to the room to the left of the one surveyed. This entrance also has a single manual door. The width of the opening is 87cm.

Room

  • The room is located on the third floor of the Mary Brück Building.
  • The distance from the lift is 15m.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • This room can be split into two rooms via the folding wall.