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Full enjoyment of the wide range of exhibits relies in part
on a suitable range of communications. The museum has
made a considerable investment by arranging British Sign
Language (BSL) training for staff; giving careful consideration to exhibit captions and providing information in
a range of languages. Measures for collating feedback from
visitors will allow the museum to monitor the success of
these arrangements and plan for future improvements.
As recognised experts in the field we sit on or contribute
to a range of national and international forums including
the Design Council/CABE and the International Union
of Architects (UIA). We wrote the BSI’s Urban Design
Guide (BSI 2013), as well as contributing to BS9266
(BSI 2013) on housing standards and coordinating an
accessible hotels forum.
Over time the practice has grown in size and now employs
twelve staff. We are one of the few established design
practices working in the access field and are distinguished
by the fact that our staff have a mix of architectural,
landscaping, conservation, planning and surveying skills.
We provide advice for a range of projects that includes
new developments such as the Stirling Prizewinning
Bloomberg London and buildings of historic significance
such as the Nevill Holt Opera in Leicestershire; the
Palace of Westminster Parliamentary complex; numerous
government buildings in Whitehall and Downing Street;
and Buckingham Palace.
In conclusion the Burrell Collection demonstrates
convincingly how substantial improvements to accessibility
can be made to a listed building, preparing it for a long and
useful life serving visitors and the local community.
Authors
Dr David Bonnett FRIBA | Director
Pauline Nee RICS | Director
David Bonnett Associates (DBA)
As an architectural access consultancy and multidisciplinary practice, David Bonnett Associates (DBA)
provides advice on inclusive design to clients and
architects working on projects ranging from small visitor
centres and landscape schemes to large-scale masterplans,
transport interchanges and residential developments.
Since the practice was established the demand for access
has grown, driven partly by legislation and partly by
changing social expectations.
David Bonnett Associates is a limited liability company
with a tight and flat corporate structure concentrating on
giving the best possible service to our clients.
www.davidbonnett.co.uk
All images The Burrell Collection by Lauren Scott.
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