GW2

Humanities 2 Building

https://www.uni-bremen.de/studieren-mit-beeintraechtigung/projekte/lageplanprojekt-campus-barrierefrei/gebaeude/geisteswissenschaften-2-gw-2

Entrances

Main Entrance Courtyard/Cafeteria

• Two outward-opening double doors
• Automatic door with a red switch
• No door opener in the vestibule
• Covered entrance area, well-lit
• Floor grating in the entrance area, caution when wet!

Entrance West A

• One outward-opening double door
• No automatic door
• Covered entrance area, well-lit
• Floor grating in the entrance area, caution when wet!
• Ramp from the courtyard to the West entrance
• No handrail, slight incline
• Partial unevenness due to flooring
• Covered area above the ramp
• Stairs towards MZH
• Handrail on both sides
• Low-contrast steps, no step markings

Entrance/Exit Boulevard/Auditorium Building

• Two outward-opening double doors
• No automatic door
• Covered area

Towers

There is a total of seven towers, sorted alphabetically:

Tower A: Stairs and elevator
Tower B: Stairs
Tower C: Stairs
Tower D: Stairs and elevator
Tower E: Stairs
Tower F: Stairs and elevator
Tower G: Stairs

Access to the towers

• An outward-opening door
• No automatic door

Stairs

• Low-contrast steps with step markings
• Handrail on both sides
• Changing lighting conditions depending on the position of the sun
• Installed lighting system provides low lighting

Elevator

• Access width of 80 (78) centimetres
• Controls at a height of 130 centimetres, tactile labelling
• No auditory announcement

Block B

Connections to the intermediate level

• Bright, wide corridors

Seating options

• Many seating options available below the intermediate level
• Only accessible via stairs

Intermediate level Block B

• Connects the different levels together
• There may be information stands here on various occasions. Therefore, individuals who cannot climb stairs are advised to use the entrance via the boulevard.
• From the intermediate level, only stairs can be accessed!

Stairs

• Low-contrast steps without step markings
• No risers
• Handrails on both sides

Accessible toilets / Nursing room

Accessible toilet Block A, Level 0

• The toilet is located directly next to the three elevators on Level 0, near the entrance to the underground parking.
• It can only be accessed with a Euro key!
• Toilet accessible from one side
• Sink with extended faucets for easy access
• Emergency pull cord located to the right of the toilet at approximately 10 cm height
• No diaper changing table

Accessible toilet Block B – Level 1

• Toilet itself not labelled
• Toilet partially accessible from both sides
• Sink with clearance underneath, short faucets
• No emergency pull cord, provisionally installed switches at 120 centimetres height (functionality not tested)
• No diaper changing table

Nursing Room Block B – Level 1

• Nursing room in Room B1065
• Diaper changing table available
• Key can be obtained at the GW2 cafeteria or at the event office

Accessible toilet Block A – Level 2

• Toilet accessible from both sides
• Sink with clearance underneath, extended faucets
• Four emergency pull cords around the toilet and sink, not at floor level
• Diaper changing table in the anteroom

Accessible toilet Block A – Level 3

• Toilet is locked
• The door can be opened with a Euro key

Accessible toilet Block A – Level 4

• The toilet is located to thee left when exiting one of the three main elevators.
• The toilet is only accessible from the front.
• Sink with clearance underneath, extended faucets.
• No emergency pull cord.
• Unpleasant odor from the toilet and waste chute.

Cafeteria

Access from the main entrance courtyard/cafeteria

• Double doors opening outwards
• Automatic door, black switch
• Diffused lighting

Cafeteria entrance

• Mensacard charging station
• Wheelchair ramp with handrails on both sides, stairs to food counter, seating area, and elevators
• Contrast-poor stairs, without risers, no step markings, handrails on both sides

Children’s corner

• Play area for young children at the rear of the cafeteria
• Seating options around the children’s corner
• Toys and chairs for children

Stairs to the Boulevard exit/entrance

• Low-contrast stairs, no step markings
• Handrails on both sides
• Good lighting in the stair area
• Interior door equipped with motion sensor

Elevators

• Lead from the cafeteria to the upper levels of Block A
• Three elevators, the left one has an entrance width of 100 centimetres, the others have 90 centimetres
• The left elevator goes up to the 5th level and also to level 2A, the others go up to the 4th level without 2A
• The left elevator can be specifically called using a Euro key
• Controls at wheelchair-accessible height, tactile labelling
• No auditory announcement

General Signage

• Present everywhere
• Provide rough orientation to rooms, elevators, blocks and toilets in GW2
• High-contrast colours, legible front, and symbols

Room of Silence

• The “Room of Silence” is located in Room B1800
• The room was established in 2012 and is open every day from 7 am to 8 pm. It is intended to be used as a retreat space for those seeking peace, meditation, and prayer.

Glass Hall

https://www.uni-bremen.de/studieren-mit-beeintraechtigung/projekte/lageplanprojekt-campus-barrierefrei/gebaeude/glashalle/studentenhaus

Entrances

Entrance Bibliothekstraße (tram station)

• Multiple adjacent sliding doors
• Automatic doors with motion sensors
• Entrance area slightly covered
• Good lighting

Entrance Boulevard

• Access via the boulevard through five simple doors
• Swinging doors, can be opened in both directions
• Entrance area slightly covered, good lighting
• Loose carpet flooring inside the doors
• Additional entrance with automatic sliding door next to these entrances

Elevator

Access

• Elevator located on the right side in the Glass Hall when viewed from Bibliothekstraße
• Small, inconspicuous signage

Elevator

• Access width of 90 centimetres
• Controls at a height of 130 centimetres
• Emergency phone at a height of 150 centimetres
• Tactile labelling (very fine)
• No auditory announcements

• UG: Underground parking
• EG: Entrance Bibliothekstraße
• ZE: Entrance student services / Passage to GW2 courtyard

Stairs

Stairs – Entrance Bibliothekstraße

• Low-contrast steps with step-end markings
• The staircase is very wide, with a handrail at each end
• Seating options on the stairs provided by cushioned support columns
• Due to the seating options, the handrail is only partially usable

Stairs – Entrance Boulevard

• Low-contrast steps with step-end markings
• The staircase is very wide, with a handrail at each end
• Intermittent handrail
• Good lighting on the steps

Glass Hall

Signage

• Arrows on the floor provide general orientation
• Partial contrast-rich colors
• Text is partially legible

Passage to GW2

• The courtyard of GW2 can be reached via the Glass Hall
• Dim lighting at the level of the shops

Accessible toilet

Student services Level 1

• Toilet accessible from both sides
• Sufficient turning radius
• Emergency pull cords available
• Sink wheelchair-accessible, with long faucets
• No changing table