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Wallace Dance Building and Theater - Lewis Arts Complex

Washington Road, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544

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About

  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Theater Drive Garage.
  • View information on Theater Drive Garage (opens new tab) .
  • Wallace Dance Building and Theater is a large trapezoid shaped building with 5 floors.
  • There is 1 elevator and 2 stairways within the building.
  • The floor names are signed as Forum, Mezzanine, Plaza, Level 2 and Level 3.
  • This building is connected to the Arts Tower and the Effron Music Building, in the Lewis Arts Complex.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • Wallace Dance Building and Theatre has 1 entrance which provides step-free level access.
  • The entrance is signed Wallace Dance Building and Theatre.
  • The entrance gives direct access to the Plaza level, which provides step-free level access to the rest of the building via the elevator.
  • Doors at the entrance are automatic and push plate activated.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building via the elevator.
    There is ramped access to some areas of the building.
  • On level 2 there is a ramp with a gradient percentage of 7% on level 2 between the lift and rooms W2.15, W2.16 and W2.17. This ramp is also enroute to the Level 2 link into the Arts Tower.
    On level 2 there is a ramp with a gradient of 5% to access rooms W202 - W208 which includes the Male and Female Restrooms.
    There is a ramp with a gradient of 9% to access the control room on the Mezzanine Floor.
  • On the Forum level there is a lobby area which connects the Wallace Dance Building and Theatre to the Arts Tower and the Effron Music Building.
    On the second floor there is a ramped corridor with a gradient of 7% between The Wallace Dance Building and Theatre and the Arts Tower.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage and floor plans are provided in circulation routes and lobby areas.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 2 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on levels 2 and 3 off the main corridor.
  • The transfer space within the restrooms with adaptations varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located on levels 2 and 3.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located off the Lewis Arts Complex Plaza.
  • This entrance gives access to the Plaza level 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 8in (111cm).
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 5in (105cm).
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 3ft 4in (102cm).
  • There is a raised threshold at the opening.
  • The doors have a low color contrast.
  • There is a second set of automatic doors, with one door unlocked.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 5in (104cm).
  • The second door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 3ft 5in (103cm).
  • There is a raised threshold at the opening.
  • The second doors have a low color contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located off the main corridor next to the stairway.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are the Forum, Mezzanine, Plaza, Level 2 and Level 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 a medium 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 (122cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 4in x 7ft 12in (162cm x 243cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are the Forum, Mezzanine, Plaza, Level 2 and Level 3.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 3ft 1in (95cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 5in (13cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (29cm).
  • Lighting levels are varied.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 2 – Male – Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 15yd 11in (14m) from the elevator.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens outwards and has a low color contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
    • The door into the stall opens outwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the stall door opening is 2ft 7in (80cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 4ft 12in x 5ft (152cm x 153cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 12in x 2ft 11in (152cm x 88cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft (92cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
    • The vertical grab bar has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 5in (44cm) from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 7in (48cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There are two coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 3ft 11in and 4ft (119cm and 123cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.