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Engineering Quadrangle A-Wing

Olden Street, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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About

  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Prospect Avenue Garage.
  • View information on Prospect Avenue Garage (opens new tab) .
  • Engineering Quadrangle A-Wing is a large wing which forms part of the greater Engineering Quadrangle building.
  • There is 1 elevator and 1 stairway in A-Wing.
  • The floor names are signed as levels 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • A-Wing is connected internally to E-Wing on levels 2, 3 and 4, to D-Wing on levels 2, 3 and 4, and to J-Wing on level 2.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a slope.
  • A-Wing has 2 external entrances which provide step-free level access.
    There are also 6 step-free level internal corridor entrances, from D-Wing, E-Wing and J-Wing.
  • One of the external entrances is signed as being accessible.
  • The accessible entrance gives direct access to level 1 and to the elevator which provides step-free level access to levels 2, 3 and 4.
  • There is step-free level access at the D-Wing level 1 external entrance.
    There is internal step-free level access from D-Wing on levels 2, 3 and 4 through double manual doors.
    There is internal step-free level access from E-Wing on levels 2, 3 and 4 through double manual doors.
    There is internal step-free level access from J-Wing on level 2 through double manual doors.
  • There is a basement with restricted entry which may be accessed by the stairway, by an external concrete stairway or by a small elevator from level 1.

Getting Around

  • It is possible to bypass most stairways once inside the building by using the elevators.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the building except to room 027 located on the basement level. This room is only accessible by the stairway.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some shiny surfaces.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided in circulation routes.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There is 1 restroom with adaptations.
  • The restroom with adaptations is located on level 2 within the male standard restroom.
  • The restroom with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • Step-free male restrooms are located on levels 1, 2, and 3.
  • Step-free female restrooms are located on levels 2 and 4.

Rooms and Services Available

Entrance (A-Wing Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on level 1 opposite the rear of E-Wing.
  • This entrance gives access to the level 1 corridor and the A-Wing elevator.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 7in (110cm).
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 7in (78cm).
  • The doors have a low color contrast.

Elevator (A-Wing Elevator)

  • The elevator is located off the A-Wing main corridor.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have a low color contrast.
  • The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • The elevator door has a medium color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 4ft 9in (145cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 9in x 7ft 5in (175cm x 225cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels are bright within the elevator.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 1ft (31cm).

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 2 - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 3yd 10in (3m) from the A-Wing elevator.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • There is written text signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a high color contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
    • The door into the stall opens outwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the stall door opening is 2ft 8in (82cm).
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 8in x 4ft 11in (173cm x 149cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 5in x 2ft 10in (165cm x 87cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 8in (112cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
    • The vertical grab bar has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 6in (45cm) from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 3ft 3in (100cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 4ft 6in (136cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.