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About

  • The name of the nearest parking garage is Theater Drive Garage.
  • View information on Theater Drive Garage (opens new tab) .
  • This residential college is made up of 1 building.
  • 1903 Hall is made up of 1 residential hall and a shared communal facility that are situated around a courtyard.
  • 1903 Hall has 4 levels.
    There are 6 stairways and no elevators.
    The building levels are signed B, 1, 2, 3, 4.
    Half of the building has levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the other half has levels B, 1, 2, 3.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • 1903 Hall has 6 entrances, all 6 have stepped access and manual doors.

Getting Around

  • There is not step-free level access throughout the building as stairways are needed for access between levels.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are soft carpet.
  • There are no resting areas in the circulation routes.
  • Wayfinding signage and floor plans are not available in this building.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • The building does not contain communal restrooms in hallways.

Entrance (Entry 1)

  • This entrance is located off the 1903 courtyard.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the building.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step.
  • The height of the highest step is 6in (16cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 9in (22cm).
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 4ft 2in (127cm).
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
  • The door has a high color contrast.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 17 steps between floors.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • The steps have some clear markings.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 10in (26cm).
  • Lighting levels are varied.

Entrance (Communal Facilities)

  • This entrance is located off the 1903 courtyard.
  • This entrance gives access to level B of the building.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 12 steps.
  • There is a handrail on the left going down.
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • The height of the highest step is 8in (20cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (27cm).
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 10in (118cm).
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 7in (79cm).
  • The door has a high color contrast.

Communal Facilities

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located ahead and to the left as you enter via the communal facilities entrance on level B.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There are low level cupboards.
    • There are chairs without armrests, couches, stools, high stools, dining tables, high tables and long tables in this area.
    • There are some tables at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels are even.
    • There is no door to enter this kitchen - it has open plan access.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on level B of the building after entering via the communal facilities entrance on level B.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The door to enter opens outwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The following machines are at a low level: washing machine and tumble dryer.
    • Lighting levels are bright.