Sensory Guide: Andrew Melville Hall
Andrew Melville Hall (AMH) is an undergraduate-only hall at the University of St Andrews. The majority of rooms are single, with three shared rooms. There are no en suite rooms, and all students are catered.
This sensory guide outlines what you might experience in key spaces across the building to help you navigate the environment more comfortably.
Andrew Melville Hall is located on the North Haugh, St Andrews (KY16 9SU).
Reception & Hallways
Visual 👁
- Plenty of natural light
- Windows along hallways looking outside and into communal spaces
Audio 👂
- Carpeted floors help dampen the sound of footsteps
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Softer flooring throughout circulation spaces
Dining Hall
Visual 👁
- Plenty of natural light
- Tightly spaced seating, though chairs can be moved
Audio 👂
- Very noisy during mealtimes 🔉
- Multiple sound sources including talking, scraping chairs, plates and cutlery, and kitchen noise
- Carpeted flooring helps reduce footstep noise
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Hard chairs
- Can feel busy and crowded at peak times
Smell 👃
- Strong food smells during meal service
Study Rooms
Visual 👁
- Two study rooms available
- Bright lighting
- Individual desks
- Computers provided
Audio 👂
- Small, quiet study spaces
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Carpeted floors
- Padded computer chairs
Lower Common Room
Visual 👁
- Located on the ground floor
- Bright lighting
- Patterned carpet
- Pool table, table tennis table, TV, and piano
Audio 👂
- Noise levels vary depending on activities taking place
- Carpet helps dampen sound
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Padded couches and stools
Middle Common Room
Visual 👁
- Located on the first floor
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Bright lighting
- Projector and bar area
- Table tennis table
Audio 👂
- Can become busy and noisy at times
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Patterned carpet and laminate flooring
- Lots of seating including padded chairs and couches
Laundry Room
Visual 👁
- Fluorescent lighting
- Very small space
Audio 👂
- Can be noisy when machines are running 🔉
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Hard chairs
- Limited space can feel cramped
Smell 👃
- Strong detergent smells
Shared Kitchens
Visual 👁
- Three shared kitchens located on the ground floor
- Fluorescent lighting
- Natural light from large windows into the hallway
Audio 👂
- Noise levels vary depending on use
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Can become messy or feel unclean at times
Smell 👃
- Potential food smells from cooking
Bedrooms
Visual 👁
- Bathrooms are shared, though some rooms include a sink
- 268 single rooms with double beds
- 2 single rooms with single beds
- 3 shared rooms with two single beds
- Window provides natural light
- Several lighting options: main light and desk lamp
Audio 👂
- Generally quieter, private sleeping spaces
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Carpeted floors
- Small room size
- Desk with padded computer chair
Address:
Andrew Melville Hall
North Haugh
St Andrews, KY16 9SU