Fully accessible

The InnovOcean campus is the first building in Flanders to be awarded the A++ label for office buildings. This means that it is an excellently accessible building with great user comfort for visitors, employees, customers ... with and without disabilities.

From the start of the design and construction process in 2018, the ambition in terms of accessibility was very high. Therefore, we collaborated with Inter - Toegankelijk Vlaanderen to translate the accessibility requirements into an integrated whole according to the principles of Universal Design.

The label criteria go from concept and structure to techniques and detail.
On 10/07/2024 Wendy Metten, general director of Inter, officially awarded the A++ label to InnovOcean.

Accessibility

You can easily reach the InnovOcean campus by car or public transportation.

Barrier-free access paths
Easy access by car, streetcar stop 200m away
Covered bicycle parking with facilities for electric bicycles and large bicycles
Parking for staff and visitors
Adapted parking spaces in the car park and in front of the main entrance

Entrance

Everyone can comfortably use the building, including people with visual or mobility impairments.

Automatic sliding doors
Tactile guidance to the reception desk so that even people with visual impairments can log in easily.
Accessible reception desk with wheelchair access and auditory assistance.
The elevator is close to the reception desk and takes you to all floors.
The elevator is equipped with speech function and Braille.
The stairs are also accessible. They are equipped with handrails and feature visual and tactile markings.

Public spaces

Any visitor or employee can easily enter the auditorium, multipurpose room, all meeting rooms, refectory and library. The layout of these spaces ensures that everyone can also sit comfortably in each room.

There is a fixed loop for telecoil in the large rooms on the ground floor. There is a mobile loop for the meeting rooms. You can request it at the reception desk.

The building exudes tranquility and simplicity. Contrasting colors have been used where necessary.

Offices

All workstations are set up as comfortable ergonomic spaces. Each workstation or island is accessible.

For those who need it, there are enclosed workstations in low-sensory-input areas.

The workstations are separated from coffee corners and informal areas.

Toilets

There is an accessible restroom on all floors. The toilet near the meeting rooms is large enough for wheelchair users to use it easily.