Access Audit An Lanntair

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITYInclusive Environmental Access and Design CourseModule 5An Lanntair Arts centreStornowayIsle of LewisAccess Audit ReportCarried out by Joseph Thomas1ContentsIntroduction 12External Environment and Approach3Entrance and ReceptionHorizontal Circulation 4Vertical Circulation 5W.C Facilities 6Auditorium 78Emergency Evacuation9Audit SummaryRecommendations 10References 1112Legislative ContextAppendix A 131. IntroductionThis audit is being carried out as an exercise for module 5 of theHeriot-Watt University access course.This is a report of an Access Audit of the An Lanntair Arts Centreconducted by Joseph Thomas. BS8300 standards will used for thisaudit.The An Lanntair Arts Centre is situated On the Stornoway seafront withthe main entrance on the corner of Kenneth Street and Francis Street.The centre opened its doors on 1st October 2005 and was officially openedthby the First Minister on the 13 February 2006.The building comprises of two floors of which the ground floor is on two2levels accessed by a lift or short flight of stairs. The reception, shop andgallery are found on the upper ground floor, the artists dressing rooms andlounge area, which include an accessible toilet and shower are on the lowerground floor. There is also an art room and an accessible toilet on this level,as well as access to the auditorium, which is the largest area andencompasses all floors.On he first floor is the restaurant and bar areas, ...