Civic Reserve Recreation Centre Visual Story

Arrival at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre

The Civic Reserve Recreation Centre is nestled among numerous outdoor sporting facilities, offering a sense of expansive outdoors and nature. The facility features an industrial design with light blue walls and grey roofing accents. Four accessible car parking spaces are conveniently located near the front entrance, with large, well-established trees providing significant shade.

Step-free access and concrete pathways lead from the car park to the automatic glass sliding door entrance. Bicycle racks are available at the side of the building. Wild grass and small trees dominate the front landscape, enhancing the natural setting.

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.

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, 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.

Sounds

Birds chirping
Cheers & shouts from spectators
Announcements from PA system (distant)
External weather conditions

Smells

Fresh air
Nature scent
Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
Gravel smell
Grass

Feel

Breeze on skin
Changing floor surface
External weather conditions
Excitement & energy

Sight

Sporting fields & open spaces
Visitors & spectators
Large trees
Moving & parked cars
Pedestrians

Entrance to Civic Reserve Recreation Centre

Upon entering Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, the reception counter is positioned directly ahead with the adjoined cafeteria area beyond and to the left. Above the cafe seating area, a large skylight dominates the features by allowing abundant natural light to filter in.

This area may seem noisy at times due to the coffee machine, people talking and laughing, as well as an echo of people moving throughout. There are signages clearly indicating the location of tennis, table tennis, and gymnasium.

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.

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 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.

Sounds

Coffee machine sounds
PA announcements & music
Laughter & conversation
Shoes squeaking on floor in stadium
Bouncing balls from basketball stadium

Smells

Café aroma
Sports creams & ointments
Cleaning products
Coffee aroma
Air conditioning

Feel

Excitement
Firm vinyl flooring
Interpersonal anxiety
Close proximity to others
Change in temperature

Sight

Cafe & seating area
People talking & mingling
Natural lighting
Reception counter
Dark flooring

Gymnasium at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre

The boutique-size gymnasium is located toward the left away from the reception area. The gymnasium has a selection of equipment including treadmills, cross trainers, bikes, cable machines, squat and bench stations as well as free weights. This area can become loud when busy due to the sounds of the equipment being used, and the noise and chatter from the attendees.

A gym with various equipment. On the left, there is a rack of dumbbells. In the centre, a weightlifting station with multiple barbells. On the right, exercise mats are laid out on the floor, with a rowing machine partially visible. The back wall has posters and a fan, with a bench holding kettlebells and medicine balls. The floor is carpeted in grey and blue stripes, and the ceiling has recessed lighting and an air conditioning unit.

A gym with various exercise equipment. In the centre, there is a weight machine and a bench. To the right, a treadmill and a stationary bike are visible. On the left, there are more benches and weights. The walls have posters, and a fan is mounted on the right wall. The floor is carpeted with dark grey tiles, and the ceiling has recessed lighting. In the background, there are large windows and a glass door.

A gym with various exercise equipment. On the left, there is a multi-station machine and a bench with TRX straps hanging. In the centre, a rack of dumbbells is visible. The right side has a glass door and a shelving unit with books and cleaning supplies. The walls have instructional posters, and the floor is covered with grey and blue carpet tiles. The ceiling is fitted with fluorescent lights.

A gym with various exercise equipment. On the left, there are weight machines and a bench press. In the centre, a leg press machine and a seated bench are visible. On the right, a row of dumbbells is placed on a rack beneath wall-mounted exercise charts. A stationary bike is partially visible. The floor is carpeted in grey with a darker strip running through it. The ceiling is fitted with fluorescent lights and air conditioning vents. A wall fan is mounted near the dumbbells.

Sounds

Grunts & groans from gym attendees
Instructions from coaches
Banging & clanging of weights
Music
Feet stomping on treadmill

Smells

Cleaning products
Sporting ointments
Body odours (close proximity)
Deodorants & perfumes
Sanitising products

Feel

Firm carpet floor surface
Close proximity to others
Elevated heart rate
Sweating
Elevated body temperature

Sight

Contrasting colours
Fluorescent lights
Gym equipment
People sweating
People exercising

Bathrooms at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre

Civic Reserve Recreation Centre is equipped with two accessible change rooms which include showers, benches & toilets with hand grabs. These accessible bathrooms are located near the Changing Rooms in close proximity to the Yoga Studio and Gymnasium.

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.

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.

Sounds

Echoes
Flushing toilet
Running water
Hand dryers
People talking

Smells

Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
Cleaning products
Perfumes & fragrances
Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)
Controlled air environment

Feel

Bowel & bladder movements
Changing clothing
Hot & cold water
Wet & damp clothes
Relief

Sight

Reflections
Mid level lighting
Glare
Vinyls & tiles

Stadium at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre

Situated furthest to the left from reception, past the gymnasium and accessible via a small ramp with handrails, is the stadium area. This expansive open space features a very high ceiling, which can amplify the sounds of balls bouncing, whistles blowing, and people cheering during sporting events, creating a lively atmosphere.

The highly polished timber floors are marked for various ball games, and the bright lights can produce glare and reflections. Additionally, a tiered grandstand provides seating for spectators to comfortably watch the games.

Sounds

Loud echoes
Whistle
Balls hitting floor
Shoes squeaking on floor
Spectators yelling & cheering

Smells

Sporting creams & ointments
Cleaning products
Body odours (close proximity)
Controlled air enviroment

Feel

Excitement
Anxiety
Hard timber floor surfaces
Large open void space
Elevate heart rate (exercise)

Sight

Polished timber floors
Bright lights & glare
Contrasting colours
Insulated cladding of walls
Industrial shed design

Yoga Studio at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre

Access to the Yoga Studio is located to the right, down a corridor from the reception. The manual, outward-opening doors reveal a spacious yoga area with a brown timber floor. The lighting is kept dim, complemented by some natural light filtering through the windows.

A colorful assortment of yoga balls and mats is neatly stored against one wall. The walls and ceiling are white, with recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, and air conditioning ensuring a comfortable and serene environment.

Glass-walled room with a partially open door. The door has a "PUSH" sign and displays a blue feedback poster with a QR code. Inside, the room is empty with light-coloured flooring and several windows allowing natural light. On the right, two orange notices are visible on the glass. A small round table is positioned outside the room on the right. The ceiling has recessed lighting, and the floor outside is dark.

A spacious room with a light wooden floor and a white ceiling featuring recessed lighting and ceiling fans. On the left, there is a rack with exercise balls and red mats. The back wall has large glass doors and windows, allowing natural light to enter. On the right, there are more windows with a view outside. The room appears to be a fitness or dance studio.

A spacious room with a light wooden floor and a white ceiling with recessed lighting. On the left, there's an open doorway leading to a storage area with exercise equipment like weights and balls. In the centre, a shelf holds various exercise balls and red mats. On the right, there are large glass doors and windows, providing a view into another area. The room is well-lit and appears to be a fitness or multipurpose space.

A spacious room with a light wooden floor and a white ceiling featuring ceiling fans. On the right, there are glass doors and a wall with exercise equipment, including colourful exercise balls and stacked red and black steps. The left side has two windows and a clock on the wall. The room is well-lit with natural light coming through the windows.

Sounds

Echo
Quiet during class
External sounds from stadium
Instructions from instructors

Smells

Sporting ointments
Controlled air environment
Sporting equipment
Carpet scent
Body odours (close proximity)

Feel

Hard timber floor
Calmness
Elevated heart rate (exercise)
Elevated body temperature
Breathing

Sight

Contrasting colours
Low level lighting
Brown timber floor
Colourful equipment
Natural light

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