Being accepted as seventh principle of universal design, “Size and Space for Approach and Use” principle is a substantial design issue. If the design has not proper size and space to approach and use, it can be problematic. To create an efficacious design, it is important that user’s body size, posture or mobility should be considered. It should also serve to chairman and provide equal sight and make reach to all components comfortable for them.
This photo is an example for the design that the principle is not considered. Because of turning stairs, corners of steps are very narrow and it is not proper to use by people. It limits usable area. And the column at the center, because of its large size, completely closes people’s point of view. The stairs may cause many accidents. Moreover it is designed without considering chairman and this contradicts with the principle.
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