Do You Know What's Friendly : Universal Design Awards

Key Features

• The New National Library Building is accessible from the four streets surrounding the block. Canopies are generously provided along the building’s periphery and drop-off points for passengers are weather protected.
• Visitors on wheelchairs have barrier-free access to the entire premises so that everyone can enjoy the facilities.
• The information counter, e-kiosk (for checking account, membership registration etc) and payphones are positioned at heights accessible to the wheel chair bound.
• The aisles are wide enough allowing everyone including those on wheelchairs to enjoy browsing the collections.
• Toilets for the wheelchair users are large with mirrors tilted towards the person.
• Entrance to toilet cluster is cleverly designed with no door and yet without compromising privacy. This helps to prevent accidents such as being hit by the door.
• For the families, there are nursing rooms and low urinals for children.
• For the public and the staff, the building is teemed with open space and sky gardens to enjoy.