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Marylebone Building

University of Westminster, Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5LS

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Overview

  • About View
    • The Marylebone Building is a very large building with nine floors.
    • There are 3 lifts and 3 staircases within the building.
    • The floors are signed as B2, B1, Ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
      Although not part of the Marylebone Building the main lift can also be used to access floor B2 of the Luxborough Building.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park.
    • The nearest underground station is Baker Street.
    • The nearest train station is London Marylebone.

Getting Inside

  • There is a level approach to the main entrance of the building off Marylebone Road.
  • There is one main entrance that provides step-free access via a slight ramp. There are two automatic doors at the entrance.
    The Marylebone Building also connects to the Podium area on the ground floor which connects the Marylebone Building with the Luxborough and Chiltern Buildings.
    There is also a link to the Luxborough Building on floors B1 and 1 as well as the main lift of the Marylebone Building leading directly into floor B2 of the Luxborough Building.
  • The main entrance has signage reading 'University of Westminster Welcome'.
  • The main entrance leads to the main campus reception on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Access to the areas on the sixth floor accessed via staircases A and C is available via lift B and by passing through other rooms and teaching areas.
  • The floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with a shiny finish.
  • There are no resting areas with the building.
  • There is overhead and wall mounted wayfinding as well as maps throughout the building.
  • There are manual double doors located within the circulation routes of the building.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground, second, third and fourth floors.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on all floors of the Marylebone Building.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located nearest staircase A on the first and third floors and near staircase C on the second and fourth floors.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located nearest staircase A on the second and fourth floors and near staircase C on the first and third floors.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the lower ground floor.
    • The car park is underground.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 240cm.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 225cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m from the car park entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building off Marylebone Road.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The lift bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 132cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 132cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Car Park Entrance)

  • This entrance is located next to the parking bays.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 94cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a key card reader to exit the building via this entrance at a height of 127cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Main)

  • The reception is located to your right on entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by staff.
  • There are smaller barriers operated by a security card available.

Counter (Security Office)

  • The counter is located to your right past of the entrance barriers off the Marylebone Campus atrium.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 110cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Seating Area

  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • The following areas have stepped access: an area of raised seating in the Podium area. There is a set of three 16cm steps to access this area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and long tables.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (B)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the centre of the building next to the main reception and the central staircase.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • B3, B2, B1, ground, first, second, third, fourth, fifth and the sixth floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1250kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 105cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 178cm (width) x 136cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Central)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the centre of the building next to the main reception and lift B on the ground floor.
  • There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
  • The ground, first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Shared - Left Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located towards the right of the Marylebone Building.
    • The distance from the central lift on the first floor is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The signage is on the door leading to the toilet area not the toilet door itself.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 175cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.