Rhun,
I have attached your email onto the MAGDA list (Museums and Galleries
Disability Association), for their information.
Rob
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Rob Bracewell BA (Hons)
Access Officer,
Lancaster City Council,
Palatine Hall,
Dalton Square,
Lancaster,
LA1 1PW
Tel. & Minicom. 01524 582372 (please use announcer)
Fax. 01524 582322
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From: Rhun ap Harri [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 26 June 2003 09:12
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: La Scala
Dear Accessibuilt
The infamous La Scala at UW Aberystwyth is causing some concern:
http://www.aber.ac.uk/~arcwww/about/projects.shtml
http://users.aber.ac.uk/ijo98/photos/aber/views2/la_scala.jpg
http://www.modusoperandi-art.com/mp03.html
Health and Safety here is wondering if there is an issue with the pillars
and the slope of the structure being a hazard for visually impaired people.
The architect is against placing coloured (black and yellow, or
white) stripes on the pillars and sides of the structure, because of
aesthetic reasons. The structure is all grey and may not stand out well in
overcast or dark conditions they say. It has been pointed out that there are
other pillars like this around the campus in any case with no hazard
warnings, and there has not been an issue with them, as far as is known.
I thought that a 'path' of tactile slabs on the ground around the whole
structure would be an option - blisters for the pillars and sides, and
corduroy profile for the front by the steps.
Another idea - waist high rails ( with a rail at a lower height for canes
and guide dogs) around the whole structure, and chicanes for entry.
Any advice would be welcome.
Many thanks
Rhun
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Rhun ap Harri
Swyddog Anabledd /Disability Officer
Prifysgol Cymru Aberystwyth University of Wales
Adeilad Cledwyn Building G7 Penglais Campus
SY23 3DD 01970 628537 07971 818 993
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