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Engineering Quadrangle E-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 E-Wing is a large wing which forms part of the greater Engineering Quadrangle.
  • There is 1 stairway within the building. Other levels are accessed via the A-Wing elevator.
  • The floor names are signed as level 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are internal links from Engineering Quadrangle A-Wing, C-Wing, and Andlinger Center for Energy and The Environment - South Wing to this building.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a slope.
  • E-Wing has 3 external entrances, 1 provides step-free sloped access (accessible entrance).
    E-Wing has 7 internal entrances from Andlinger Center for Energy and The Environment - South Wing, Engineering Quadrangle A-Wing and Engineering Quadrangle C-Wing.
  • The accessible entrance is signed with the wheelchair symbol.
  • The accessible entrance gives direct access to level 2 with step-free level access to levels 1 and 3.
    Access to level 4 is via the Engineering Quadrangle A-Wing elevator.
    The accessible entrance has step-free sloped access with double manual doors.
  • The external entrance on level 2 has stepped access with double manual doors.
    The external entrance on level 1 has step-free level access with double manual doors.
    The internal entrance from Andlinger Center for Energy and The Environment - South Wing on level 2 has sloped access with no doors.
    The internal entrances from Engineering Quadrangle A-Wing on levels 2, 3 and 4 have step-free level access with double manual doors.
    The internal entrances from Engineering Quadrangle C-Wing on level 2 have step-free level access with double manual doors which are permanently held open.
    The internal entrances from Engineering Quadrangle C-Wing on levels 3 and 4 have step-free level access with double manual doors.

Getting Around

  • It is possible to bypass all steps once inside the building via the Engineering Quadrangle A-Wing elevator.
  • To access level 1 via the Engineering Quadrangle A-Wing elevator you must exit Engineering Quadrangle E-Wing and re-enter Engineering Quadrangle A-Wing via the step-free level external entrance.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes on levels 1, 2 and 3 are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
    The floor surface on the circulation route of level 4 is carpet.
  • There are some resting areas in some circulation areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided in some circulation routes.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • Step-free male restrooms are located on levels 2 and 4.
  • Step-free female restrooms are located on levels 2 and 3.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located off Olden Street.
  • This entrance gives access to E-Wing level 1.
  • 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 4ft 3in (130cm).
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 7in (78cm).
  • The door has a medium 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 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 11in (88cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 1ft (31cm).
  • Lighting levels are bright.