People
Vin Goodwin
07950 703793
vin@accessdesign.co.uk
After gaining a BSc in architecture from the University of Wales in 1989 and working in a number of architectural practices, Vin specialised in the area of access and inclusion in 1997 and became an independent consultant in 2001.
Vin has broad experience with a variety of schemes ranging from small scale community projects to larger high profile schemes including Wembley Stadium, National Assembly for Wales and the London Olympic Aquatics Centre, The Old Vic Theatre London. The focus of his work is training in addition to consultancy throughout design and construction stages of new build and refurbishment schemes.
Vin has a particular interest in training, believing that the best way to create truly inclusive environments is to encourage everyone to gain an understanding and knowledge of the issues and barriers many people face while still enabling designers to create beautiful, well-designed environments.He successfully develops and delivers training courses for a range of clients including Centre for Accessible Environemnts, Pathways Academy, University of Exeter, NRAC, Access Design Solutions and TfL
Publications
Specifiers Handbook 4 - Internal floor finishes CAE
Designing for Accessibility CAE 2000 and Good Loo Design Guide CAE 2004 drawings and technical advice
Accessible Toilet Resource UCL 2008 drawings and contributor
Access Audits: a tool for businesses DVD CAE 2003 contributor
Articles published in Access by Design, Architects' Journal (AJ Focus), Museums in Britain.
Awards
Blue Badge Access Award (Heritage building) 2026 - The Old Vic Theatre Backstage
Civic Trust Award 2008 - National Assembly for Wales.
Civic Trust Award 2009 - Maggie's Centre, London.