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V&A East Storehouse & V&A Museum – Design Consultancy

A proof of concept photo of the V and A East museum, showing a large, baige building that looks like an upside down crown. A large V and A sits on the top. Outside crowds of people commute on the open plan path space. At the forefront, a set of stairs lead down to a nearby canal with a red, white, and blue coloured boat passing by.

Image © O’Donnell + Tuomey / Ninety90, 2018. The Victoria and Albert Museum, more commonly known as the V&A is the world’s largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts and design. Founded in 1852, it is expanding to two new sites at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park opening in 2025. V&A East Storehouse will provide […]

United Nations International Organization for Migration (Geneva) – Design Consultancy

A render of the upcoming United Nations International Center for Migration, a building with large glass windows that is generally see-through. On the street front is a black car, a flagpole with a blue UN glad and people dressed in suits walking along the pavement.

Direct Access has provided Universal Design and accessibility consultancy services for the new International Organization for Migration Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Working with the Architectural and design teams at each of the concept, schematic, and developed design stages, Direct Access is integrating European and local Canton standards including SIA 500 relating to accessibility. The development […]

Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine – Design Consultancy

A drone shot of the proposed build of one part of the Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine; a modern cuboid shaped building.

The Ellison Institute is an interdisciplinary, patient-centered research center that provides cutting-edge cancer care and wellness services, undertaking research initiatives that span the scientific spectrum to change how cancer and other diseases are treated. The Oxford Science Park was created by Magdalen College Oxford in 1991 as part of its mission to support discovery, innovation, […]

Green Man on traffic lights expected to stay longer to benefit disabled pedestrians

A photograph of a green man sign on a green pole.

This week, the BBC reported that the Green Man displayed on traffic lights throughout the United Kingdom is expected to remain lit for a longer period of time to benefit disabled pedestrians. Admittedly, the period would only be extended by one second, bringing the amount of time pedestrians have to cross to seven rather than […]

Ramps Cymru Theatres – Accessibility Audits

A photograph of the exterior of the Sherman Theatre at dusk. The sky is a pretty light blue, contrasting with the shine of primary yellow nightlights outside and inside the building.

Direct Access is the Access Consultants for Ramps Cymru, the umbrella body of the five largest theatre facilities in Wales. Direct Access has undertaken accessibility audits of each site, website audits, and undertaken a deep dive into the policy, systems, and procedures of each member to develop a detailed report that strives to create a […]

Warkworth Castle – Accessibility Audit

Panoramic birds eye view of Warkworth Castle in Northumberland taken on an overcast afternoon.

Warkworth village and castle occupy a loop of the River Coquet in Northumbria, a mile from the coast, and was founded in the 12th century. Since 1984 English Heritage has cared for the site, which is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The cross-shaped Keep has withstood the ravages of time […]