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CENTRALE for contemporary art

Nestled in the heart of Brussels, in a former power station, the CENTRALE for contemporary art is the contemporary art centre of the City of Brussels. It develops a committed and decompartmentalized vision of art, in connection with the city and society. Each year, it produces multidisciplinary exhibitions and projects in its various spaces with established and emerging artists from Brussels and abroad.

This certification only concerns the building and not future exhibitions that may take place there. During exhibitions/events, the layout of the premises may change, resulting in a change in accessibility. The responsibility for this change would then lie with the organiser.

We strongly advise you to contact the gallery in order to prepare your visit and to anticipate the level of accessibility of current exhibitions.

The reception and the entrance are not in the same place: The reception is on rue sainte-Catherine to give you information and to proceed to the payment of the entrance fee. The entrance is on the other side of the building (please note that there is no clear and appropriate directional signage).

So you have to go through the reception desk before going out to go around the building and find the entrance to the gallery.

Strong points

Staff
  • There is staff available to help negotiate obstacles.
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
Parking
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Identification
  • The building is easy to find.

Points of attention

Staff
  • There is no reference person to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
Safety
  • The location is complex and it is difficult to understand its organisation.

The route from entrance number 1 (reception) to entrance number 2 (gallery entrance) is via a sloping path of about 50m and from the outside. It is possible to go directly to entrance 2 to get information but it is not possible to pay, so you have to book your tickets online or find a solution with the gallery.

Access to entrance 1 (reception) is via a non-bevelled threshold. The staff see the people arriving and place a removable metal ramp and can provide assistance to cross this obstacle.

To reach the last room of the gallery, it is necessary to use a staircase. It is therefore inaccessible, but it is possible to see what is on display* from the ground floor.

*depending on the exhibition's design and content

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Access road from the street
  • The floor is regular.
Entrance
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • The payment device is easy to use.
  • The free space in front of the counter is sufficiently big.
  • The counter is at the correct height.
Horizontal circulation
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
Adapted sanitary
  • The adapted toilet is easy to find.

Points of attention

Adapted sanitary
  • The toilet is not properly equipped.

The route from entrance number 1 (reception) to entrance number 2 (gallery entrance) is via a sloping path of about 50m and from the outside. It is possible to go directly to entrance 2 to get information but it is not possible to pay, so you have to book your tickets online or find a solution with the gallery.

There is no chair cane available.

To reach the last room of the gallery, it is necessary to use a staircase. It is therefore inaccessible, but it is possible to see what is on display* from the ground floor.

*depending on the exhibition's design and content

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 50 metres from the entrance.
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Access road from the street
  • The floor is regular.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • Seats are available near the reception.
Horizontal circulation
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • Circulation is easy everywhere.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
Vertical circulation
  • The staircases are equipped with handrails on both sides.
Adapted sanitary
  • The adapted toilet is easy to find.

Points of attention

Access road from the street
  • There are no seats along the pathway.
  • The access path towards the alternative entrance is badly signalled.
  • There is at least one very long ramp.
Horizontal circulation
  • There are no seats along the pathway.

The route from entrance number 1 (reception) to entrance number 2 (gallery entrance) is via a sloping path of about 50m and from the outside. It is possible to go directly to entrance 2 to get information but it is not possible to pay, so you have to book your tickets online or find a solution with the gallery.

Strong points

Guide dog
  • Assistance dogs are accepted.
Entrance
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance .
Home
  • The reception is located in front of the entrance.
  • The reception has no glass partition.
  • The staff sees the persons coming into the building and can assist them.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.

Points of attention

Access road from the street
  • There are no guide-lines.
Entrance
  • There is no device allowing the identification of the entrance.
Home
  • The reception is located in a noisy environment.
Vertical circulation
  • The staircases are not secured by warning tiles at their top.

The route from entrance number 1 (reception) to entrance number 2 (gallery entrance) is via a sloping path of about 50m and from the outside. It is possible to go directly to entrance 2 to get information but it is not possible to pay, so you have to book your tickets online or find a solution with the gallery.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • The staff sees the persons coming into the building and can assist them.
  • The reception is located in front of the entrance.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The glass walls and doors are secured by a contrasting visual marking.
  • The contrast between the floor and the walls facilitates circulation.

Points of attention

Access road from the street
  • There are no guide-lines.
Home
  • The reception is in a noisy environment.
Horizontal circulation
  • There are no guide-lines in contrasting colour facilitating circulation.
Vertical circulation
  • The stair steps are not contrasting.
  • The staircases include a non-secure handrail.

The route from entrance number 1 (reception) to entrance number 2 (gallery entrance) is via a sloping path of about 50m and from the outside. It is possible to go directly to entrance 2 to get information but it is not possible to pay, so you have to book your tickets online or find a solution with the gallery.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • The institution can be contacted by email.
Wireless
  • It is possible to connect to the mobile networks, 3G or 4G.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • The toilets are easy to find.

Points of attention

Home
  • There is no staff member practicing sign language.

The route from entrance number 1 (reception) to entrance number 2 (gallery entrance) is via a sloping path of about 50m and from the outside. It is possible to go directly to entrance 2 to get information but it is not possible to pay, so you have to book your tickets online or find a solution with the gallery.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Points of attention

Home
  • The reception is located in a noisy environment.
Magnetic induction loop
  • There is no mobile induction loop.

The route from entrance number 1 (reception) to entrance number 2 (gallery entrance) is via a sloping path of about 50m and from the outside. There is a possibility to go directly to entrance 2 to get information but it is not possible to pay at this entrance, so you have to book your tickets online or find a solution with the gallery.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • There is staff available to help negotiate obstacles.
Adapted sanitary
  • The toilets are easy to find.

Points of attention

Entrance
  • There is no doorbell.
  • The location is complex and the signage is insufficient for orientation.
Home
  • The reception is noisy.
Vertical circulation
  • The stair steps are not contrasting.
  • The staircases include a non-secure handrail.
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