Civic Reserve Recreation Centre Visual Story

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Arrival at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre

The foreground features a paved area with light-coloured stones and scattered grass patches. On the left, there’s a grey parking space marked with a single parking sign. The entrance of the Civic Reserve Recreation Centre is centrally positioned, featuring large windows and a prominent sign above the door. To the right, there's a landscaped area with shrubs and small trees, along with a decorative garden edging.
In the foreground, there is a large, paved parking area with multiple spaces marked, including two designated for disabled parking. A white vehicle is parked in one of these spaces. To the left, a grey car is visible further down the parking area. On the right, the building features blue cladding with several windows, surrounded by landscaped areas with small trees and shrubs. Several light poles are scattered throughout the parking lot, providing illumination.
In the foreground, a curved asphalt road leads past landscaped grass areas on the left, bordered by a gravel path. Several vehicles are parked along the right side of the road, with one black car prominently displayed. To the left, the building features a blue exterior with vertical paneling, and there are light poles positioned throughout the area. In the background, the Civic Reserve Recreation Centre is visible, identified by its signage, with more vehicles parked in a lot beyond.
A closer look at the entrance glass doors with light grey painted edges and an overhang made of grey metal with a white membrane and transparent roofing at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre. Near the venue, there is a carpark where the glass reflects the cars parked in the middle. On the left door, there is a no-smoking sign. The name of the venue can be seen at the top. Covering the lower portion of the walls of the venue are plants with parallel venation.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds chirping
  2. Cheers & shouts from spectators
  3. Announcements from PA system (distant)
  4. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Nature scent
  3. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
  4. Gravel smell
  5. Grass
Touch

Feel

  1. Breeze on skin
  2. Changing floor surface
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Excitement & energy
Sight

Sight

  1. Sporting fields & open spaces
  2. Visitors & spectators
  3. Large trees
  4. Moving & parked cars
  5. Pedestrians

Entrance to Civic Reserve Recreation Centre

Hallway on the left side of the main entrance doors. The image shows a wooden brown cabinet behind the glass doors on the left, a low black sofa chair, and black rubbish bins with red and yellow lids at the start of the entrance ramp on the right. Looking straight ahead, this hallway has a grey floor, a room to the right filled with adults using exercising equipment, and hand rails on the white wall.
The first section inside the Civic Reserve Recreation Centre is a black and walnut counter of the café and seating area occupied by adults enjoying themselves while chatting. Lighting the seating area is a skylight allowing natural light to filter in addition to fluorescent strips that surround this rectangular skylight. There is black signage indicating the location of the Stadium, Toilets, Tennis, and Gymnasium.
The image shows the side of the black and walnut café counter and its surrounding area. On the right side is a green fire exit sign. Below it is a television mounted on the upper corner of the wall, and next is the “Staff only” white, single, glass door. On the left is a seating area with white chairs and tables that have steel legs and frame.
At the café counter is a black cash register, a glass display cabinet with mouth-watering pastries, and small, well-designed flyers with aesthetic colors. There are cold drinks stored in a large fridge, and the menu can be seen on the digital screen mounted on the wall above it. Further to the left is a separate walkway by grey stanchions towards a white door room next to the café.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Coffee machine sounds
  2. PA announcements & music
  3. Laughter & conversation
  4. Shoes squeaking on floor in stadium
  5. Bouncing balls from basketball stadium
Smell

Smells

  1. Café aroma
  2. Sports creams & ointments
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Coffee aroma
  5. Air conditioning
Touch

Feel

  1. Excitement
  2. Firm vinyl flooring
  3. Interpersonal anxiety
  4. Close proximity to others
  5. Change in temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. Cafe & seating area
  2. People talking & mingling
  3. Natural lighting
  4. Reception counter
  5. Dark flooring

Gymnasium at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre

A gym space is visible with various fitness equipment. On the left, there’s a rack of black dumbbells arranged vertically. In the centre, a multi-gym machine includes cables and attachments. To the right, a weight bench is positioned beside a row of kettlebells, with two purple exercise mats laid out on the floor. The wall features fitness posters, and a ceiling fan is mounted. The flooring is grey carpet, providing a clean and functional workout environment.
In a gym, on the left side, there’s a multi-gym setup with TRX straps and a weight bench. In the middle, a blue weight bench is positioned near a cable machine. To the right, there’s a rack of black dumbbells and a chair along the wall, with two purple exercise mats on the floor. Fitness posters are displayed on the walls, and a ceiling fan is visible above. The flooring consists of grey carpet with darker blue sections, providing a practical workout area.
In the gym, on the left, there's a multi-gym setup with various weight machines. In the centre, a weight bench is located near a chair, with a rack of black dumbbells positioned behind it against the wall. On the right, there are stationary exercise bikes and another bench. The walls are adorned with fitness posters, and a ceiling fan is mounted above. The flooring consists of grey carpet with darker blue sections, creating a functional workout area.
On the left side of the gym, there’s an elliptical machine, positioned beside a flat exercise mat. In the centre, a line of three stationary bikes is visible, each with a digital display. On the right, there are two massage chairs lined up against the wall, with fitness posters hanging above. The flooring is dark and smooth, and the ceiling features recessed lighting. Large windows are seen in the background, allowing natural light to enter the space.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Grunts & groans from gym attendees
  2. Instructions from coaches
  3. Banging & clanging of weights
  4. Music
  5. Feet stomping on treadmill
Smell

Smells

  1. Cleaning products
  2. Sporting ointments
  3. Body odours (close proximity)
  4. Deodorants & perfumes
  5. Sanitising products
Touch

Feel

  1. Firm carpet floor surface
  2. Close proximity to others
  3. Elevated heart rate
  4. Sweating
  5. Elevated body temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. Contrasting colours
  2. Fluorescent lights
  3. Gym equipment
  4. People sweating
  5. People exercising

Bathrooms at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre

Hallway to the changing rooms and bathrooms at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre. The walls are white, and the floor is grey. On the opposite side of the 4 doors on the right with sky-blue painted edges are glass windows. Hanging on the ceiling is a small black signboard for Change rooms and Toilets.
Inside the accessible bathroom at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre. On the left wall is a paper towel dispenser, a grey rubbish bin, a low-set wash basin, and a blue infographic about how to wash hands properly. In the middle are two toilet seats of different heights and sizes (left small; right big). Between them is a sanitary napkin bin and a toilet roll holder with toilet paper. The floor is granite, and the walls are painted white.
Hallway towards the Tennis and Gymnastics areas at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre. The left wall is painted grey while some portion of the upper wall is painted in white with a brown trim. Visible through the glass windows combined with a walnut-painted wall on the left are the metal handrails. Leaning against it is a white lost-property cabinet. The other half of the floor is painted in grey while the other half is black.
Image inside one of the accessible bathrooms at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre. On the left is a knee-high wooden table and a black chair next to it. There is a white shower curtain, a handheld showerhead, and grab bars situated on the purple-tiled wall. and to the right is a toilet. The bathroom has a grey-tiled floor and a white-painted brick wall.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoes
  2. Flushing toilet
  3. Running water
  4. Hand dryers
  5. People talking
Smell

Smells

  1. Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Perfumes & fragrances
  4. Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)
  5. Controlled air environment
Touch

Feel

  1. Bowel & bladder movements
  2. Changing clothing
  3. Hot & cold water
  4. Wet & damp clothes
  5. Relief
Sight

Sight

  1. Reflections
  2. Mid level lighting
  3. Glare
  4. Vinyls & tiles

Stadium at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre

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Hearing

Sounds

  1. Loud echoes
  2. Whistle
  3. Balls hitting floor
  4. Shoes squeaking on floor
  5. Spectators yelling & cheering
Smell

Smells

  1. Sporting creams & ointments
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Body odours (close proximity)
  4. Controlled air enviroment
Touch

Feel

  1. Excitement
  2. Anxiety
  3. Hard timber floor surfaces
  4. Large open void space
  5. Elevate heart rate (exercise)
Sight

Sight

  1. Polished timber floors
  2. Bright lights & glare
  3. Contrasting colours
  4. Insulated cladding of walls
  5. Industrial shed design

Yoga Studio at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre

The Yoga Studio at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre has a manual, outward-opening glass door. Seen through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows is a large, open space with a brown, timber floor. On the glass walls are blue and red marketing papers as well as a white alcohol hand dispenser. There is a white, circular table on the right just behind the open door of the yoga studio.
Inside the Yoga Studio is a large, open space with a brown, timber floor. There is a large black cabinet with an array of varying colored gym exercise balls. The natural light coming from the glass windows on the right wall provides a gleaming appearance on the timber floors. The studio has a square tile design with white ceiling fans.
View inside the Yoga Studio when standing near the glass windows on the right wall. On the opposite wall is a small room without a door that has other yoga equipment. The black cabinet with different colors of gym exercise balls can be well seen in this corner. Several weights in varying colors are placed on a white table in the corner before the black cabinet.
View inside the Yoga Studio when standing near the glass windows near the manual, outward-opening, glass door. Aside from the Gym balls, found on the black cabinet and accessible inside the facility are vibration plates placed on top of each other. There are also small glass windows on the wall opposite the entrance door that provide illumination inside the studio.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echo
  2. Quiet during class
  3. External sounds from stadium
  4. Instructions from instructors
Smell

Smells

  1. Sporting ointments
  2. Controlled air environment
  3. Sporting equipment
  4. Carpet scent
  5. Body odours (close proximity)
Touch

Feel

  1. Hard timber floor
  2. Calmness
  3. Elevated heart rate (exercise)
  4. Elevated body temperature
  5. Breathing
Sight

Sight

  1. Contrasting colours
  2. Low level lighting
  3. Brown timber floor
  4. Colourful equipment
  5. Natural light
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