The EGG

Car park

• There is at least one reserved parking space within 100 metres of the entrance.

• Reserved parking spaces are clearly marked.

• It is possible to drop someone off near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The alternative entrance is open on request.

Reception

• The payment system is easy to use.

• There is sufficient space in front of the counter.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.

• All passageways are wide enough.

Adapted toilet

• The adapted toilet is easy to find.

• There is an accessible washbasin in the adapted toilet, which is easy to use.

Dining room

• The passageways are sufficiently wide.

Auditorium/cinema

• The auditorium has reserved seats that offer good viewing comfort.

Car park

• The entrance barrier to the car park is too high.

Access road from the car park

• The ground is uneven.

Entrance

• The main entrance is not accessible (11 cm bevelled step). You have to use an alternative entrance via the building's car park. This entrance is not signposted and is not visible from the road.

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Reception

• The counter is too high.

Horizontal movement

• Access to the mezzanine and restaurant terrace is via stairs only.

• In the Riverside, in the centre of the room, there is a gutter that can fill with water (25 cm deep and 60 cm wide). This space can be filled in during events.

• In the Riverside, there are adjoining work rooms. The rooms (R2, R4, R5, R6) have a clear passage of less than 80 cm.

• The entrance to the Aquarium is either at ground level from the Grand Hall or via an 11 cm step.

Vertical movement

• There is no lift.

Adapted toilet

• The disabled toilet is accessible via a ramp to compensate for a step. In front of the door, the landing is 90x1.50.

• There is insufficient turning space in the toilet.

Auditorium/cinema

• Reserved seats in the auditorium are not marked on the floor.

• It is not possible to transfer to a seat next to a reserved seat.

Car park

• There is at least one parking space within 100 metres of the entrance.

• It is possible to drop off a person near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

• The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance has a 11 cm bevelled step.

Reception

• Seating is available near the reception desk.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is easy almost everywhere.

• The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.

• All passageways are wide enough.

Adapted toilet

• There is a toilet with grab bars that is easy to find and use.

• There is a washbasin in the adapted toilet.

Dining room

• The aisles are wide enough.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

Access road from the car park

• There are no seats along the route.

Entrance

• There is no doorbell at the entrance and staff cannot see people who want to enter.

Reception

• The seats provided in the reception area are very low (between 33 and 43 cm).

Horizontal movement

• In the Riverside, in the centre of the room, there is a channel that can be filled with water (25 cm deep and 60 cm wide). This space can be filled in during events.

• The entrance to the Aquarium is either at ground level from the Grand Hall or via an 11 cm step.

• In the mezzanine, there are numerous isolated steps over 18 cm high.

• Access to the terrace is also via a step over 18 cm high.

Vertical movement

• There is no lift.

• The staircase to the mezzanine is not secure. The handrails do not extend beyond the staircase, which is made of glass and lit from the floor.

• In the Auditorium, the steps are not secure ; only the first step is contrasting in colour.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are welcome.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable.

• The main entrance has a 11 cm bevelled step.

• The entrance door is always open and is set back from the pavement.

Reception

• The reception is opposite the entrance.

• The reception is in a quiet environment.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is unobstructed.

Vertical movement

• Stairs have at least one handrail.

Auditorium/cinema

• Staff are available to help people find their seats in the auditorium.

Access road from the car park

• The pedestrian crossings are not secured by tactile paving.

Entrance

• Staff cannot see people arriving and are unable to offer assistance.

Horizontal movement

• There are no guide lines in the wide walkways.

• In the Riverside, in the centre of the room, there is a gutter that can be filled with water (25 cm deep and 60 cm wide). This space can be filled in during events.

• The entrance to the Aquarium is either at ground level from the Grand Hall or via an 11 cm step.

• In the mezzanine, there are numerous isolated steps over 18 cm high.

• Access to the terrace is also via a step over 18 cm high.

Vertical movement

• There is no lift.

• The stairs are not secured by warning tiles at the top.

• The route between the Grand Hall and the reception area is obstructed by protruding stairs.

• The stairs to the mezzanine are not secured. The handrails do not extend beyond the stairs, which are made of glass and lit from the floor.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable.

• The main entrance has an 11 cm bevelled step.

• The entrance door is always open and is set back from the pavement.

Vertical movement

• The stairs are equipped with at least one safety handrail.

Auditorium/cinema

• Staff are available to help people find their seats in the auditorium.

Entrance

• There is an entrance hall with unsecured glass doors.

Reception

• There is no designated person to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

• Reflections or backlighting may impair vision.

Horizontal movement

• In the Riverside, in the centre of the room, there is a channel that can be filled with water (25 cm deep and 60 cm wide). This space can be filled in during events. Along the brick wall, there are also areas filled with pebbles.

• The lighting is uneven, sometimes blinding, and creates light effects/reflections on the floor.

• The entrance to the Aquarium is either at ground level from the Grand Hall or via an 11 cm step.

• In the mezzanine, there are numerous isolated steps over 18 cm high.

• Access to the terrace is also via a step over 18 cm high.

• The exit from the building is via two unsecured glass doors.

Vertical movement

• There is no lift.

• The steps are not contrasted.

• The route between the Grand Hall and the reception area is obstructed by protruding steps.

• The staircase to the mezzanine is not secure. The handrails do not protrude, are made of glass and are lit from the floor.

Toilets

• The toilet doors are painted with grey frescoes ; the door handles blend in with the frescoes. It is difficult to distinguish the doors.

Auditorium/cinema

• There are no safety measures on the steps.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

Reception

• The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.

Wi-Fi

• You can connect to mobile networks, 4G or 5G.

• Wi-Fi is free and available throughout the building.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

• It is possible to see if a toilet is occupied or free.

Dining room

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Car park

• If parking is available in the staff car park, the car park is equipped with a barrier. There is no staff nearby. Otherwise, parking is available on the street.

Entrance

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Reception

• The reception area is glass-fronted or poorly lit and does not allow lip reading.

Lighting

• The lighting is uneven, sometimes blinding, and creates light patterns/reflections on the floor.

Horizontal movement

• Signage is incomplete.

Dining room

• Menus and menus are presented in a traditional manner.

Parking

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

Reception

• The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.

• The reception is located in a quiet area.

Toilets

• It is possible to see if a toilet is occupied or free.

Car park

• If parking is available in the staff car park, the car park is equipped with a barrier. There are no staff nearby. Otherwise, parking is available on the street.

Reception

• Depending on how busy it is, there may be a lot of noise at reception.

• The counter is glass and there is no induction loop.

Lighting

• The lighting is uneven, sometimes blinding, and creates light patterns/reflections on the floor.

Horizontal movement

• Signage is incomplete.

Dining room

• Depending on how busy it is, it can be very noisy.

Auditorium/cinema

• There is no magnetic induction loop available.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

Reception

• The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.

• The reception area is quiet.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Entrance

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Reception

• Sometimes there is a lot of noise at reception.

Horizontal movement

• Some parts of the premises are in darkness.

• The lighting is uneven, sometimes dazzling, and creates light effects/reflections on the floor.

• Signage is incomplete.

Vertical movement

• The steps are not contrasting.

• The stairs have handrails that are not secure.

Dining room

• The menus and menus are presented in a traditional manner.

• The premises are well lit.