Adelaide Hills Recreation Centre Visual Story

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Arrival at Adelaide Hills Recreation Centre

Located on Howard Lane in Mount Barker, the Adelaide Hills Recreation Centre is an industrial warehouse nestled on a sloping hillside. Adjacent to it, are the football club and tennis courts that operate independently. There are two accessible car parking spaces located directly adjacent to the entrance.

To reach the entrance from the car park, visitors are required to traverse an alleyway featuring a brown, brick pathway that is uneven in some areas. Following the pathway, the Recreation Centre is on the right, and the football club building is on the left.

The entrance, enclosed by dark blue brick walls, has two sets of automatic, glass sliding doors. A sign featuring "Adelaide Hills Recreation Centre" is visible.

In the middle is an alleyway featuring a brown, brick pathway that is uneven in some areas. The Recreation Centre is on the right, a building with corrugated walls. On the left is another grey building for the Football Club. Yellow bollards are on the left, along with a fire hydrant. At the end is the entrance to Adelaide Hills Recreation Centre.
The entrance is enclosed by dark blue brick walls. The door consists of two sets of automatic, glass sliding doors with stickers and posters on the wall, including a fire extinguisher. A non-slippery mat is placed on the doorstep. A distinctive sign, "Adelaide Hills Recreation Centre," is positioned on top near the ceiling.
There are two accessible car parks, marked with blue wheelchairs, on the alley's left and right sides. A handrail is installed on the right, and a white car occupies one of the parking spaces. The alley, made of brown bricks, leads to the entrance between the two buildings. The building on the right is constructed with dark blue concrete bricks and corrugated walls, while the building on the left is painted white. An electrical box is affixed to the left wall near the parking.
Next to a building made of dark blue bricks and corrugated walls is the parking area. An accessible ramp entrance is on the right, situated on a sloping brick path. To the right, there is a chain fence with a white car parked on the other side.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Vehicle & road sounds
  2. Trees rustling
  3. Occasional yelling & shouting (football)
  4. Birds chirping
  5. People talking
Smell

Smells

  1. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
  2. Gum trees
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Refuse bins (faint)
Touch

Feel

  1. Orientation anxiety
  2. Anticipation
  3. Physical movement
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Changing floor surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. Parked vehicles
  2. Pedestrians in sports wear
  3. Industrial designs
  4. Shaded areas
  5. Brown brick pathway

Entrance & Café

Access into the facility is through two sets of automatic glass sliding doors adorned with posters. The well-lit interior has a low-level ceiling and white brick walls, providing a clean and inviting atmosphere. To the left is the entrance to the creche called "Play Club".

To the right, a reception desk welcomes visitors, accompanied by a café offering a variety of hot and cold drinks, desserts, and treats. Moveable tables and chairs are also available in this area.

Moving past reception and café, and veering left down the corridor, the bathroom facilities including an accessible bathroom are located on the left. Additional seating is available outside these bathrooms with views over the courts.

The entrance features automatic double glass doors surrounded by two dark blue brick walls. Posters and stickers with reminders adorn the glass doors. A non-slippery mat is placed on the doorstep. The ceiling is painted white and has fluorescent lights. Inside the building, chairs and banners are visible.
On the right is the automatic glass sliding door. Adjacent to it is a white reception table equipped with a flat-screen and reception accessories. A clock is affixed to the wall. To the right, movable chairs and tables are positioned. Next to the reception desk is a cafe. The wall is made of all-white bricks, the ceiling is white, and the floor is grey. A stair with a railing is visible at the end.
On the right is a white reception desk and an automatic glass door. In the middle is the cafe offering hot and cold drinks, desserts, and treats arranged on the display rack and on the counter. A computer, a POS machine, and a brown teddy bear are placed on the corner of the counter. The wall has a white brick design, the ceiling has a white porous design, and the floor is grey. A sign showing direction is placed on the ceiling.
To the left, white tables and black chairs are arranged. A fridge stands in the corner. A corkboard with posters is on the wall, alongside safety reminders and a fire extinguisher. A door, a red flag, a display box, and a flatscreen TV are on the left. The lobby on the right leads to other areas, with banners, posters, and a metal railing visible.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Whirring of refrigerator
  2. Directional instructions
  3. Bouncing balls
  4. People talking & chatting
  5. Café sounds
Smell

Smells

  1. Carpet scent
  2. Cleaning products (mild)
  3. Cafe aroma
  4. Fragrances & deodorants
Touch

Feel

  1. Change in floor surfaces
  2. Hungry & thirsty
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Excitement & anticipation
  5. Hot & cold (food & drinks)
Sight

Sight

  1. Customers checking in
  2. Skylights
  3. People eating & drinking
  4. Fluorescent lights
  5. Colourful signs

Squash Courts

At the Adelaide Hills Recreation Centre, there are two squash courts available, including for non-members. To access the courts, take the stairs from the left of the reception. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right and proceed down the corridor. The two squash courts are on the right and are accessed via inward opening, wooden framed glass doors.

The squash courts have white concrete walls and timber floors marked with vivid red lines. The ceiling is adorned with insulation foil and is Illuminated by fluorescent lights. Viewing platforms with chairs for seating are available from the floor above.

Ahead is the viewing platform for the Squash Courts, featuring a timber wood floor and a secure metal railing with a net. Red plastic chairs are positioned against the wall for seating. On the left, glass windows, a large banner, a wall-mounted hand sanitizer, a rubbish bin, and a safety sign are visible. To the right, stairs with metal railings lead down. Signages and reminders are painted on the brick walls.
The Squash Court is visible from the viewing deck, enclosed by metal railings with a net. The court features a timber floor marked with vibrant red lines. Advertisements adorn the white walls, and the high ceiling is illuminated by fluorescent lights and equipped with insulation forms.
The Squash Court is visible from the viewing deck, enclosed by metal railings with a net. The court features a timber floor marked with vibrant red lines. Advertisements adorn the white walls, and the high ceiling is illuminated by fluorescent lights and equipped with insulation forms.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Swatting of squash balls
  2. High impact ball sounds
  3. Bouncing of balls
  4. Stomping of feet
  5. Shouting & heavy breathing
Smell

Smells

  1. Body odours (close proximity)
  2. Rubber scent
  3. Cleaning products (mild)
  4. Deodorants & fragrances
Touch

Feel

  1. Elevated body temperature
  2. Exhaustion
  3. Perspiration
  4. Heavy breathing
  5. Excitement & exhilaration
Sight

Sight

  1. Fast people movements
  2. Swinging racquets
  3. People sweating
  4. Bright lights
  5. White walls

Gymnasium

Proceed right from the reception and traverse the viewing platform spanning the squash courts. On the left, it overlooks Basketball Court #2, while on the right, it overlooks the squash courts. There are seats located along this viewing platform for spectators to watch the squash games.

At the end of this corridor is the gymnasium which can be accessed via outward opening, timber and glass doors. Directly to the left upon entry are shelves to store belongings whilst using the gymnasium and further ahead is the small stage and open space for fitness classes.

Further around to the right are the cardio machines and weights area. The area is well-lit, has rubber tile flooring, and looks out over the basketball courts.

The Gymnasium is accessed through outward-opening glass doors with orange frames, adorned with affixed posters. To the left, shelves are provided for belongings. Inside, various machines are arranged, with a glass window on the left serving as a divider from the basketball court. The floor features dark grey rubber tiles, and the all-white ceiling is illuminated by aligned fluorescent lights.
Inside the gym, machines are arranged on the right, with a person using a treadmill. Leg adductor machines are positioned on the left, alongside other machines including additional treadmills. Towards the far end, there's a small platform and a rack displaying various weights and gym accessories. The floor is made of dark grey rubber tiles, and the ceiling is adorned with white fluorescent lights.
To the right is a floor-to-ceiling glass, adorned with colourful posters affixed to the wall. Cardio machines, including treadmills and step mills, are neatly lined up in the middle. Adjacent to them, adjustable benches and leg adductor machines are positioned on the left. Neatly piled exercise mats are to the left, while further along, weight equipment is stacked on a shelf, including stability balls. The floor is covered in grey rubber tiles.
To the left is a display rack featuring medicine balls, weights, and rubber mats. A wall fan, clock, and poster adorn the top wall. On the right, various machines such as bench machines, Lat pull-ups, and treadmills are present. Two people are using the equipment. The floor is rubber tiles, and the white ceiling has rows of fluorescent lights with an octagon-shaped air conditioning unit mounted.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Banging & clanging of equipment
  2. Grunts & groans of gym attendees
  3. Music
  4. Instructions from coaches
  5. Heavy breathing
Smell

Smells

  1. Rubber scent
  2. Cleaning products (mild)
  3. Sporting ointments
  4. Body odours (close proximity
  5. Air conditioning
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others
  2. Touching equipment
  3. Change in floor surfaces
  4. Elevated heart rate
  5. Elevated body temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. Bright fluorescent lights
  2. Gym equipment
  3. People exercising
  4. Basketball courts
  5. Red features

Gymnastics

Moving past reception and the cafe, and veering left down the end of the corridor is access to the gymnastics hall which is an expansive industrial space with skylights and fluorescent lighting. The walls are white and the floor is a bright, blue soft bouncy foam.

Gymnastics equipment such as mats, balance beams, vaults, and bars are strategically placed throughout this area. When empty, the hall is quiet and open, but once occupied, it fills with sudden shouts, precise instructions, and a distinctive echo. The entire floor offers a remarkably bouncy surface. On the left, a flat carpeted area provides comfortable seating and bathrooms are available in this area.

The gymnastics hall is a large industrial space featuring skylights and fluorescent lighting. The ceiling is covered with insulation foams and metal beams. White walls complement the bright blue hard foam floor. Gymnastics equipment, including mats, balance beams, vaults, and bars, is strategically arranged. On the left, there is a carpeted area with bench chairs aligned against the wall. The bottom of the posts is wrapped with foams for safety.
The gymnastics hall is a large industrial space featuring skylights and fluorescent lighting. The ceiling is covered with insulation foams and metal beams. White walls complement the bright blue hard foam floor. Gymnastics equipment, including mats, balance beams, vaults, and bars, is strategically arranged. On the left, there is a carpeted area with bench chairs aligned against the wall. The bottom of the posts is wrapped with foams for safety.
The gymnastics hall is a large industrial space featuring skylights and fluorescent lighting. The ceiling is covered with insulation foams and metal beams. White walls complement the bright blue hard foam floor. Gymnastics equipment, including mats, balance beams, vaults, and bars, is strategically arranged. On the left, there is a carpeted area with bench chairs aligned against the wall. The bottom of the posts is wrapped with foams for safety. A banner is affixed to the right wall.
The gymnastics hall is a spacious industrial area with skylights and fluorescent lighting. The ceiling is covered with insulation foams and metal beams. White walls complement the bright blue hard foam floor. Gymnastics equipment, such as mats, balance beams, vaults, and bars, is strategically arranged. On the right, there is a carpeted area with bench chairs aligned against the wall. Posters and sticker reminders are affixed to the wall. The bottom of the posts is wrapped with foam for safety.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Directional instructions
  2. Sudden shouts & clapping
  3. Bouncing
  4. Echoes
Smell

Smells

  1. Chalk
  2. Cleaning products (mild)
  3. Body odours (close proximity)
  4. Rubber matting
  5. Carpet scent
Touch

Feel

  1. Exhaustion
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Focused
  4. Trips & falls
  5. Bouncing
Sight

Sight

  1. Contrasting colours
  2. People flipping & jumping
  3. Fast, sudden movements
  4. People exercising
  5. Bright lights

Basketball Courts

Descend the stairs to the left of reception down to the basketball courts. An accessible entry is available to the lower level and directly into Court 1. The setting is distinctly industrial, highlighted by exposed steel beams and a ceiling adorned with reflective insulation and fluorescent lighting.

Positioned beyond the squash courts and further away from reception, Court 1 features a high gloss, timber parquet floor, which provides a hollow loud sound from bouncing balls. Court 1 has tiered seating for spectators to watch.

Court 2 has a solid, sealed concrete floor without spectator seating. Both courts are marked with vibrant coloured lines, and advertising materials are adorned on the walls surrounding the courts.

The entrance door, painted in white, is made of wood. To the right, a sign reads "Court 1”. On the left wall, a fire extinguisher and a fire hose reel are mounted. Inside, a section of the court is visible, showcasing the timber floor, exposed beams, and signages.
Court 1 has a polished timber parquet floor with game markings. Tiered seating on the right and middle provides spectator views. Walls around the courts display advertising materials. The ceiling features exposed steel beams, fluorescent lights, and insulation foams. A digital screen is in the left corner, and below is an emergency exit door. The basketball boards are placed on both sides.
Court 1 features a polished timber parquet floor with game markings. Tiered seating on the left and middle provides spectator views. Additional space for spectators is located on the second level. Walls are made of white bricks. The ceiling features exposed steel beams, fluorescent lights, and insulation foams. On the left corner is an emergency exit door. Basketball boards are placed on both sides.
Court 1 features a polished timber parquet floor with game markings. Tiered seating is on the left, and additional space for spectators is on the second level in the left corner. Additional seats are against the right wall. A digital screen is affixed to the corner wall. Advertising posters adorn the right wall made of white bricks. The ceiling features exposed steel beams, fluorescent lights, and insulation foams. On the left corner is an emergency exit door.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Loud bouncing balls
  2. Cheering
  3. Sudden shouts
  4. Whistles
  5. Echoes
Smell

Smells

  1. Deodorants & fragrances
  2. Body odours (close promiximity)
  3. Cleaning products (mild)
  4. Air conditioning
  5. Cleaning products
Touch

Feel

  1. Elevated heart rate
  2. Excitement & anticipation
  3. Elevated body temperature
  4. Close proximity to others
  5. Change in floor surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. Glare
  2. Bright lights
  3. Advertising signage
  4. People exercising & jumping
  5. Glass doors
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