Direct Access
Case Studies
The 5 C’s Public Realms Project – Belfast
Direct Access were the accessibility consultants for the 5 C’s Project in Belfast, providing a review of 5 proposed street refurbishments for The Department for Communities (DfC) Belfast Regeneration Directorate. The Five Cs Project is the first project to come forward from the Developers Contributions Framework and is a public
Read More...East Riding Museums
Direct Access provided accessibility audits to the East Riding Museums Group to ensure that its sites are fully accessible and inclusive to disabled visitors and staff. The initial site audits included coverage of all six sites, including Sewerby Hall & Gardens, Beverley Guildhall, Beverley Art Gallery, Skidby Mill, Hessle Mill,
Read More...Isle of Man Health & Social Care
Direct Access has provided accessibility audits for over 70 health and social care partnership sites on the Isle of Man, an undertaking which has included care facilities, residential homes, medical centres, day care services, mental health services, children’s centres, offices, various ambulance centres, Ramsey Cottage, as well as The Nobles
Read More...Bupa Offices & Staff Accessibility Training
Bupa commissioned a new, environmentally friendly, state-of-the-art HQ building, modifying the health care provider’s existing site to allow for more choice-based working. As part of the strategy, Direct Access was asked to undertake access consultancy and carry out an access appraisal of the proposed refurbishment plans at the BUPA premises
Read More...Benwell Dene Housing Estate
Direct Access is the Access Consultant for the upcoming modern and sustainable 146-home estate in Benwell, Newcastle. In addition to ensuring the implementation of inclusive and accessible housing with J M Architects and Southern Green, Direct Access advised on the application of the estate’s planned sustainable interpretation of the traditional
Read More...V & A East
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.
Read More...United Nations International Organization for Migration (Geneva)
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
Read More...Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine
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
Read More...Ramps Cymru Theatres
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
Read More...Warkworth Castle
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
Read More...City of London
Direct Access were the Accessibility Consultants for all the City of London district’s housing estates, which together amass a total of 2,900 homes. Spanning all the public spaces within these estates, including parks, car parks, pathways, and gardens, the project saw Direct Access deliver accessibility audits and reviews to all
Read More...Shugborough Estate
Direct Access was appointed as access consultants by the National Trust for the historic listed Shugborough Estate in Staffordshire. Constructed in 1693 at the heart of a picturesque locale in the Stafford countryside, this elegant, stately home is the centerpiece of 900 acres of parkland boasting impressive monuments and stunning
Read More...Cumbria County Council
Direct Access provided accessibility audits for over 170 buildings under the jurisdiction of Cumbria County Council in what is considered one of the most scenic and attractive areas of the UK. Our consultancy team delivered accessibility audits of 180 different sites, which include several County halls, primary schools, fire stations,
Read More...The Royal Armouries Museums
Direct Access has provided accessibility consultancy for all three of the Royal Armouries Museum sites, including Leeds, London, and Portsmouth respectively. Our consultants determined how disability access and interpretation of exhibits could be improved across the three sites, which each host a selection of the UK’s National Collection of Arms
Read More...The Piano Works PBSA
Direct Access were the accessibility consultant for The Piano Works, a new purpose-built Stour Bridge student accommodation development in Hackney. Collaborating closely with the planning consultants Knight Frank and architects Henley Halebrown, Direct Access carried out a full access consultancy service including design review, access statement, and Inclusive Design and
Read More...Transports accessibles à Lyon
Direct Access est fier d’annoncer qu’il travaille avec Keolis et STRYAL à Lyon pour améliorer l’accès aux bus, tramways, métros et aux services ferroviaires régionaux TER et intercités SNCF. Keolis est très présent en France. Elle fournit des services de transport en commun dans de nombreuses villes, dont Bordeaux, Dijon,
Read More...Vicars’ Close
Vicars’ Close in Wells, Somerset, England, is claimed to be the oldest purely residential street with original buildings surviving intact in Europe. Direct Access was appointed to improve the site’s accessibility measures for disabled people while safeguarding the site’s historic significance and grandeur. From identifying areas to increase step-free access to offering new
Read More...Cavan County Council
In December 2022, Direct Access was commissioned by Cavan County Council with the support of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide accessibility audits of 24 different sites under the Council’s jurisdiction. These sites included community buildings, public parks, trail routes, car parks, and nearby lakes,
Read More...The Auckland Project
The Auckland Project represents a group of heritage projects taking place in Bishop Auckland, County Durham which combines themes of art, faith, and history through a series of galleries, gardens, and heritage attractions. Showcasing the historical links between the local area and the Golden Age of Spanish Art, the development
Read More...The Midlands Development Association
Direct Access were the accessibility consultant for several museums, historic sites, and museums managed by the Midlands Development Association across the East and West Midlands. Our initial audits – which took place in 2022, included reviews of; East Midlands Stafford Castle The Almonry, Evesham The Royal Regiment Museum, Warwick Wythall
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Suite GB,
Pepper House,
Market Street,
Nantwich,
Cheshire,
CW5 5DQ.
Ireland
77 Camden Street Lower,
Dublin,
D02 XE80.
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