La Cité Miroir - Des Bains à La Cité
The Cité Miroir is a former aquatic complex transformed into a cultural and educational centre in Liège, Belgium. The building, constructed in 1942, is a remarkable example of modernist architecture. Today, La Cité Miroir houses a variety of spaces for exhibitions, shows, conferences, workshops and events.
- In general
- in wheelchair Independently accessible to people in wheelchair
- walking with difficulties Independently accessible to people walking with difficulties
- blind Independently accessible to people blind
- visualy impaired Independently accessible to people visualy impaired
- deaf Accessible with a occasionnal help for people deaf
- hard of hearing Independently accessible to people hard of hearing
- with difficulty understanding Accessible with a occasionnal help for people with difficulty understanding
In general
Strong points
Identification
- The building is easy to find.
Points of attention
Safety
- The location is complex and there is no adapted map available.
- There is no adapted plan of the premises.
People in weelchair
La Cité Miroir is wheelchair accessible. The entrance is on the right-hand side of the building.
Given the particular architecture of the building, which was built in the 1930s, some staircases may impede mobility. Measures have been put in place to welcome visitors in the best possible conditions.
Strong points
Parking
- There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
Entrance
- The building is easy to identify.
- The entrance is easy to identify.
- The main entrance is not accessible, but there is a clearly indicated alternative entrance.
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.
Vertical circulation
- There is a lift.
Adapted sanitary
- The adapted toilet is easy to find.
- An adapted toilet is available, well signalled and easy to use.
Exposition
- All the content of the exhibition is accessible and visible.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
Parking
- There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to identify.
- The building is easy to identify.
- There is no step in the entrance.
Horizontal circulation
- There is no step to negotiate.
- Circulation is easy everywhere.
Vertical circulation
- There is a lift.
- A lift serves all the floors open to the public.
Adapted sanitary
- There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.
Exposition
- All the content of the exhibition is accessible.
Points of attention
Entrance
- The staff does not see the persons who arrive.
Personnes aveugles
Strong points
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to identify.
- The opening of the door is automatic.
Vertical circulation
- A lift serves all the floors open to the public.
Exposition
- Adapted guided tours are organised upon reservation.
Points of attention
Home
- The staff does not see the persons coming into the building and cannot assist them .
- The reception is hard to find.
Horizontal circulation
- There are dangerous objects in the pathway.
Personnes malvoyantes
Strong points
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to identify.
Vertical circulation
- A lift serves all the floors.
Exposition
- Adapted guided tours are organised upon reservation.
Points of attention
Entrance
- The staff does not see the persons who arrive and can‘t offer assistance.
Home
- There is no reference person to accompany the persons with special needs.
- The staff does not see the persons coming into the building and cannot assist them.
- The reception is not located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
Horizontal circulation
- There are dangerous objects in the pathway.
- The lack of contrast between the floor and the walls makes it difficult to circulate.
Personnes sourdes
Strong points
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to find.
- The building is easy to find.
Home
- The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
Vertical circulation
- The floors of the building are well marked.
Adapted sanitary
- The toilets are easy to find.
Exposition
- The displayed content is mainly visual.
- The presented works are explained in an simple and easily understandable way.
Points of attention
Entrance
- The staff does not see the persons who arrive.
Home
- The reception is hard to find.
Personnes malentendantes
Strong points
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to find.
- The building is easy to find.
Home
- The reception is located in a quiet environment.
- The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
- It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
Exposition
- The environment is calm.
- The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Points of attention
Entrance
- The staff does not see the persons who arrive.
Personnes avec difficultés de compréhension
Strong points
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to find.
- The building is easy to find.
- The entrance device us easy to find and use.
Home
- The reception is calm.
- It is possible to pay in cash (coins and notes).
Vertical circulation
- The floors of the building are well marked.
- The lift is easy to use or staff is available to help.
Horizontal circulation
- The location is calm.
- The location is well lit.
Adapted sanitary
- The toilets are easy to find.
Exposition
- Guided visits adapted to children are organised.
- The exhibition is varied (touch, smell, sight, hearing).
- The location is well lit.
Points of attention
Entrance
- The staff does not see the persons who arrive.
Home
- The reception is hard to find.