ACCESS
Access by Foot
Approaching the shopping centre on foot is a bit of a puzzle box rather than a straight line. The block sits slightly lower than Kifisias Avenue, so level access is limited. There are three sets of steps from the avenue down towards the centre. All have handrails on both sides at two heights, but no visual contrast strips on the steps.
- There are two adjacent ramps at the junction of Kifisias Ave. and Agιsilaou Str., connecting to the Ministry of Civil Protection. The ramps are not signposted, while the pavement area is often occupied by motorbikes. From these ramps to the entrance of the shopping centre there are two additional pavement ramps, for vehicle access to the parking area, and one steep inclined surface.
- On the opposite side of Kifisias Avenue there is a ramp on the service road which leads to the inclined plane for the underpass and, ultimately, to the main entrance of the shopping centre.
Pavement Ramps
Ramp towards the Ministry of Civil Protection
Ramp towards the Shopping Centre (close-up)
Arcade towards the Outdoor Area of the Shopping Centre
Transportation Access
By Car
Drop-off – Pick-up:
In front of the main entrance steps, along the service road of Kifisias Ave., passenger drop-off and pick-up usually take place. There is no ramp for this low pavement. This area is connected to the main entrance via a staircase with handrails on both sides and a ramp, also with double handrails on both sides, of good gradient and considerable length. It is located to the right of the stairs and is not signposted.
At the rear entrance, from Pittara Str., drop-off and pick-up can take place after the security booth. There is no ramp for this very low pavement. This area is connected to the shopping centre via lifts.
Parking Area:
- The shopping centre provides 38 accessible parking spaces distributed across 7 different parking zones (blue, orange, yellow, purple, red, green, grey), varying in size to also accommodate accessible vans.
- There is accessible space for electric vehicles with a charging station at a height of 130 cm.
- At the entrance there is a ticket issuing machine, which includes an assistance button.
- The parking payment machine has the following features:
- coin slot: 140 cm.
- contactless card: 140 cm.
- assistance button: 130 cm.
- cash slot: 120 cm.
- ticket slot: 130 cm.
- Access to the main shopping centre area is via escalators or lifts; follow the relevant signage.
- There are maps indicating your location and where accessible parking spaces are situated. Parking is free for disabled people vehicles. To activate this benefit, on your first visit go to the Info Desk on the ground floor to register your vehicle (blue badge and vehicle registration). On subsequent visits, both here and at all affiliated shopping centres, the barrier will open automatically.
By Public Transport
- From the ISAP station “Irini” there is a fully step-free connection to the shopping centre and the rear entrance where the Olympic Museum is located, via the OAKA complex.
Distance: 1.300 m.
- The bus stop “OLYMPIAKO STADIO” on Kifisias Ave. does not have a kerb extension; however, there is sufficient space for the vehicle to approach and deploy its ramp. It connects to the main entrance of the shopping centre via an inclined surface and an underpass that passes beneath the avenue.
Distance: 220 m.
ENTRANCE
- The main entrance of the shopping centre is located on Kifisias Avenue and is step-free, with permanently open doors. Access is via the external level area.
- The rear entrance connects to the outdoor OAKA area via a pedestrian bridge with 5 steps, with double-height handrails on both sides, without anti-slip strips. Beside the steps there is a ramp of good gradient, made of non-slip material, with double-height handrails on both sides. The doors are manual.
WC
There are accessible WCs on levels 0 and 1 with signage and a door opening of 90 cm., featuring an easy-to-use handle and locking mechanism.
Level 0 (next to the standard WCs)
One cubicle with:
- Toilet Bowl: Adapted, with backrest and fixed support rails on both sides, without lid & with water supply next to it
- Sink: Accessible, with easy-to-use tap
- Mirror: Tilted
- Waste Bin: Open
- Automatic Soap Dispenser
- Emergency Call System with a Pull Cord around the Perimeter
- Toilet Paper Dispensed Sheet by Sheet
Level 1 (next to the standard WCs)
Two cubicles with:
- Toilet Bowl: Adapted, with backrest and fixed support rails on both sides, without lid & with water supply next to it
- Sink: Accessible, with easy-to-use tap
- Mirror: Tilted
- Waste Bin: Open
- Automatic Soap Dispenser
- Emergency Call System with a Pull Cord around the Perimeter
- Toilet Paper Dispensed Sheet by Sheet
Level 1 (next to Moustakas)
One cubicle with:
- Toilet Bowl: Standard, with backrest, lid, and fixed support rail on the left
- Sink: Accessible, with easy-to-use tap
- Mirror: Tilted
- Waste Bin: Open
- Automatic Soap Dispenser
- Emergency Call System with a Pull Cord around the Perimeter
- Toilet Paper Dispensed Sheet by Sheet
INTERIOR
The main area of the shopping centre is level and spacious. There are:
- an Info Desk on the ground floor offering various services,
- manual wheelchairs and an electric scooter available via the Info Desk,
- a tactile map of the shopping centre which also functions via QR code on mobile, with the option to display a step-free route for wheelchairs and prams,
- breastfeeding rooms with an 80 cm. door opening,
- baby changing rooms with an 80 cm. door opening, changing counter height of 80 cm., and clearance space under the counter of 60 cm.,
- a food court with indoor and outdoor areas and tables at various heights,
- wide corridors, and
- seating distributed throughout.
On the 1st floor, at the connection with the extension and the Olympic Museum area, there are steps on the left and right with ramps.
- Left ramp: Covers 3 steps, has a good gradient and double-height handrails.
- Right ramp: Covers 3 steps, has a good gradient but includes a metal edging that restricts its width. It does not have handrails.
Outdoor Area
The outdoor area of the shopping centre is located in front of the main entrance and is level. It includes:
- Tables at various heights,
- 3 play areas for children:
- 1staccessed via a ramp, without railing, with a steep gradient
- 2ndwith level access
- 3rd accessible only via 7 steps no handrail
LIFTS
Main
The 4 lifts have:
- automatic door opening width of 90 cm.,
- call buttons at 110 cm.,
- floor buttons at a height of 100 cm.,
- support rails at 90 cm around the cabin, and
- cabin dimensions of 110 x 210 cm.
Olympic Museum Internal Lifts
The 2 lifts have:
- automatic door opening width of 90 cm.,
- call button at 90 cm.,
- floor buttons at a height of 110 cm.,
- support rails at 90 cm. around the cabin, and
- cabin dimensions of 110 x 210 cm.,
and are accompanied by a staircase with a landing and double-height railings on both sides.
The 2 lifts have:
- automatic door opening width of 90 cm.,
- call buttons at 110 cm.,
- floor buttons at a height of 105 cm.,
- support rails at 90 cm., and
- cabin dimensions of 110 x 210 cm.