In case you get the impression that it is always a nightmare going round London with a wheelchair, I should say that yesterday we went to Sadler’s Wells East and everything was perfect. Big lifts. Wide doors. Lots of space. The architects had obviously been very attentive to wheelchair access. It was a lovely experience:-
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I’m a Sadlers Wells member and went on the members’ tour in February. I would have liked to come on the architect’s tour at the weekend but couldn’t justify the extra spending. It’s such a huge success as a building and only right that they have thought out the disability access properly.
I was very taken at Niall McLaughlin’s recent Barbican talk at how he had taken into consideration the acoustics of the Deal Pier cafe. As a hearing aid wearer I find there are all sorts of establishments I avoid because hard surfaces make it impossible for me to take part in any conversation. The Courtauld Gallery cafe is the obvious one that springs to mind.
Yes, I was very impressed by all aspects of the building, not least its café/bar – the sense of permanence and being casual in a good way. Charles
Great to hear – hope you and Romilly enjoyed the performance – what did you see? Long time no see – hope we bump into each other again soon Love J
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We just went on a tour, but hope to return. Charles