Sensory Guide: Powell Hall

jmn9
Thursday 8 January 2026

Powell Hall at the University of St Andrews accommodates both undergraduate and postgraduate students. All rooms are single and en suite, and the hall is self-catered. Residents also have access to Agnes Blackadder Hall next door.

This sensory guide highlights the key sensory aspects of Powell Hall.

Powell Hall is located on the North Haugh, St Andrews (KY16 9XW).

Visual 👁

  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Bright, modern design
  • Couches with coffee tables, hard chairs with tables, high stools with high tables

Audio 👂

  • Generally quiet atmosphere

Touch & Personal Space ✋

  • Seating available for waiting, resting, or socialising

Laundry Room

Visual 👁

  • Very small space
  • Window overlooking entrance

Audio 👂

  • Can be noisy when machines are running 🔉

Smell 👃

  • Detergent smell

Touch & Personal Space ✋

  • Small space may feel cramped

Games Room

Visual 👁

  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Wooden bench seating

Audio 👂

  • May be noisy when in use 🔉

Touch & Personal Space ✋

  • Open space allows some personal distance

Study Spaces

Eden Computer Suite & Jubilee Room

Visual 👁

  • Large windows providing natural light
  • Adjustable lighting

Audio 👂

  • Quiet for deep focus

Touch & Personal Space ✋

  • Padded computer chairs and hard chairs
  • Printer, whiteboards, and TVs available for study use

Music Room and Cinema Room

Visual 👁

  • Soundproof music room with cosy lighting for solo or small group practice
  • Cinema room with big screen, sofas, and soft furnishings

Audio 👂

  • Music room soundproofed
  • Cinema room may have background sound when in use

Touch & Personal Space ✋

  • Comfortable seating arrangements

Shared Kitchens

Visual 👁

  • Lots of natural light
  • Dining table with hard chairs, social area with couch and TV
  • Modern layout

Audio 👂

  • Can be busy/noisy at mealtimes 🔉

Touch & Personal Space ✋

  • Shared with 5 students
  • Can become messy/unclean

Smell 👃

  • Potential food smells

Bedrooms

Visual 👁

  • Large window providing natural light
  • Modern design
  • Several lighting options: main light, desk lamp

Audio 👂

  • Fairly quiet private space

Touch & Personal Space ✋

  • 205 single rooms
  • Small double bed, carpeted, fairly spacious

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