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Lecture Theatre 2

Hudson Beare Building, The University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Colin Maclaurin Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3DW

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Access To

  • Lecture Theatre 2 can be accessed from the café area within the Hudson Beare Building, at the end of the smart bridge corridor.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Lecture Theatre 2.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 134cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 134cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • The second door (the entrance to the theatre) is at the end of the corridor formed by the smart bridge.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture room.
  • There is not step-free level access within the room.
  • The following areas have stepped access: All seating rows except the first row of seats.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located in the centre of the first row of seats.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: long tables.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 94cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.