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Courtyard Annex - Forbes College

115 Alexander Street, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544

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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.
  • There are step-free standard rooms.
  • Forbes College Annex is made up of 1 residential hall situated around a courtyard.
    Half of Forbes College Annex has 5 levels (B, G, 1, 2 and 3), and the other half has 3 levels (G, 1 and 2).
  • The Annex is located to the side of the Forbes College main building.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • Forbes College Annex has 6 entrances, all 6 provide step-free and level access with manual doors.
  • The entrances are signed as 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free and level access to and around on level G of the building, however the other floors can only be accessed via the stairways.
    There is internal step-free circulation on all levels apart from level B.
  • Floor surfaces along some circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
    Some floor surfaces along the corridors have soft carpet.
  • There is wayfinding signage provided in the circulation routes and lobby areas.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • The building does not contain communal restrooms in hallways.

Entrance (20)

  • This entrance is located off the Forbes College Courtyard.
  • This entrance gives access to level G of the building.
  • There is step-free level access 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 4in (102cm).
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 11in (90cm).
  • The door has a high color contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are G, 1, and 2.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 7in (80cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The height of the highest step is 8in (20cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (27cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

Communal Facilities

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located on level G.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The door to enter opens inwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 5in (74cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There are low level cupboards.
    • There are booths in this area.
    • The tables are at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels are bright.
    • There are similar kitchens located throughout the hall of residence.
  • Living Room View
    • The living room is located on level B opposite the Laundry Room.
    • 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 door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There are chairs with armrests, armchairs, couches, coffee tables and tables in this area.
    • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on level B, to the left as you enter through entrance 21.
    • There is stepped access to enter.
    • There are 16 steps.
    • There is a handrail on the left going down.
    • The handrail is at a height of 3ft (92cm).
    • The height of the highest step is 8in (20cm).
    • The minimum tread depth is 11in (27cm).
    • The door to enter opens outwards and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 11in (88cm).
    • 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.