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Scully Hall

Tilghman Walk, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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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.
  • Scully Hall is made up of 1 large U-shaped building situated around a courtyard.
  • Scully Hall has 3 levels in one half of the building and 4 levels in the other half.
    There are 2 elevators, 6 stairways and 2 laundry rooms.
    The building levels are signed as 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • Scully Hall has 8 entrances, all 8 provide step-free level access.
    The accessible entrance (Entry 6) has an automatic door, however most of the other entrances have a manual door.
  • The entrances are signed as Entry 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building via the elevator.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are soft carpet.
  • There is bench seating in some of the lobby areas.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided in circulation routes.

Entrance (Entry 6 - Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located off Tilghman Walk.
  • This entrance gives access to level G.
  • 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 4ft (122cm).
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 3in (98cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 6in (76cm).
  • The door has a low color contrast.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located to the left as you enter via Entry 1.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are 1, 2 and 3.
  • The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have tactile markings and a high 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 3ft 11in (119cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 5in x 7ft 8in (164cm x 234cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have Braille markings and a high color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels are low within the elevator.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1, 2 and 3.
  • 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 handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 8in (20cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).

Communal Facilities

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located off the level G main corridor.
    • 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 4ft (123cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • There are low level cupboards.
    • There are chairs without armrests and tables in this area.
    • The tables are at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels are varied.
  • Living Room View
    • The living room is located on level 2 off the main corridor.
    • 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 4ft 10in (148cm).
    • The flooring consists of deep pile or thickly cushioned carpet.
    • There are chairs without armrests, couches and tables in this area.
    • Lighting levels are varied.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on level 2 off the main corridor.
    • 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 9in (84cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The following machines are at a low level: washing machine and tumble dryer.
    • There are tables in this area.
    • Lighting levels are varied.