Cook + Phillip Park Pool Visual Story

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Arrival at Cook + Phillip Park Pool

To the left is the facility building with silver walls. On the right, a bike rack holds a couple of bikes. In the middle, there are steps with a single handrail, leading to another set of steps for the upper level. Landscape ornamental plants and trees fill the plant box on the left. Tall trees and commercial buildings, including the Sydney Eye Tower, are visible.
To the left, steps and a bitumen path extend near the building's rooftop. In the middle, the top portion of umbrella shades is visible. To the right, the bitumen path leads towards the entrance door. Two garden lamps are positioned among ornamental plants. The building's entrance features an extended glass roofing. Tall buildings and trees surround the area.
To the left is a building with floor-to-ceiling glass walls. In the middle is another building with glass walls, beneath umbrella shades, with arranged tables and chairs. Large plants in large pots are also visible. To the right is a concrete building with glass walls. The building's entrance features an extended glass roofing. Tall buildings and trees surround the area.
In the middle is the facility building with silver walls. On the right, there are steps with a single handrail, leading to another set of steps for the upper level. On top of the upper stairs is a black shade cloth covering a section. Landscape ornamental plants and trees fill the plant box on the left. Tall trees and commercial buildings, including the Sydney Eye Tower, are visible. A bitumen path leads to the left.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds chirping
  2. Trees rustling
  3. Vehicles & traffic sounds
  4. Church bells (occasional)
  5. Sirens wailing (occasional)
Smell

Smells

  1. Major city air
  2. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
  3. Flowers and pollens
  4. Chlorine (faint)
  5. Sanitising products
Touch

Feel

  1. Elevated heart rate (stairs & walking)
  2. Calm & peaceful (church & gardens)
  3. Changing surfaces (bitumen/tiles)
  4. External weather conditions
Sight

Sight

  1. City skyline
  2. Trees & garden
  3. Stairs & handrails
  4. Building with silver façade
  5. Bicycles parked outside

Entrance at Cook + Phillip Park Pool

Entering the building. The front door access features an automatic glass sliding door equipped with a non-slippery mat. Posters are affixed to the glass walls. The roof features glass walls. Inside, the reception counter stands on the left, and the turnstiles on the right. A "slippery when wet" design is positioned on the right. The floor features grey tiles, and the ceiling has a wooden plank design. Outside the building to the right, stairs leading up are visible.
To the left is a retail display of swimwear, goggles, and swimming accessories. In the middle is the reception featuring the facility's name in front of the white and brown counter. Christmas decorations adorn the reception counter. To the right is a glass turnstile with a swiping machine. A large bunting is hung in the middle, near the timber ceiling. The ceiling features multiple looks of timber, grill, and linear designs. The space is well-lit with natural light from the glass ceiling above.
The stairs descend, leading to the facilities below. Both sides are equipped with handrails and an additional one in the middle. The steps have grey tiles with anti-slip aluminum alloy for safety. The ceiling has a timber design with LED lights. On the left is a corridor that leads to the gym. To the right is a wall with silver tiles bearing the facility's name. A large bunting flag is hung in the middle. Banners are displayed at the end of the stairs below.
To the left, movable white tables and chairs are arranged. To the right is a glass door that leads to the gymnasium. A swiping machine and a banner are affixed to the wall. The floor features rubber tiles, and the timber ceiling has LED lights. Gym users are visible from inside the gym. To the left, the aquatic facility below is visible.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Beeping & buzzing
  2. People talking & laughing
  3. Doors opening & closing
  4. Directional instructions
Smell

Smells

  1. Controlled air environment
  2. Chlorine (mild)
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Sanitising products
Touch

Feel

  1. Changing surfaces
  2. Excitement & anticipation
  3. Queueing
  4. Close proximity to others
  5. Money/credit card handling
Sight

Sight

  1. Turnstile barriers
  2. Colourful signs & promotional materials
  3. Natural light & reflections
  4. Windows with views to outside
  5. People talking & mingling

Gymnasium at Cook + Phillip Park Pool

To the left is a set of movable plastic tables and chairs. The entrance to the gym is a manual inward-opening glass door equipped with a banner on the right side of the door. A swipe access point is affixed to the wall on the right. The floor transitions from black rubber tiles outside to timber. Treadmills are visible from the inside. The ceiling outside has a brown wooden design; on the left, the aquatic facility is visible below.
Inside the gymnasium, a blue soft flooring with a sprint track covers the left section. Weights, kettlebells, medicine balls, and stability balls are organized on the left. Two grey doors, along with a fire extinguisher, are visible. On the right, there are treadmills and a stairmill. The floor on the right changes to timber. The ceiling features a white design with LED lights and a metal structure affixed to the ceiling.
On the left, Smith Machines and Bench Press Machines are arranged. To the right, there are more strength machines. The floor is covered with grey rubber tiles, and the ceiling features an industrial design with exposed large beams and air conditioning vents. The left wall has a white brick design, while the right wall is adorned with floor-to-ceiling glass.
On the left, there are Smith machines, Bench Press, and Inclined Press Machines. In the middle, free weights are arranged. On the right, there are Lat Pulldown Machines and more Bench Press Machines. The floor is covered with black rubber tiles, and the ceiling is white with LED lights and large air conditioning vents. A ceiling fan is mounted on the middle wall. Glass walls surround the left.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Whirr of machinery
  2. Grunting & groaning of gym attendees
  3. Banging & clanging of equipment
  4. Instructions from coaches
  5. Music
Smell

Smells

  1. Rubber
  2. Sporting ointments (occasional)
  3. Body odours (close proximity)
  4. Cleaning & sanitising products
Touch

Feel

  1. Change in floor surfaces
  2. Elevated heart rate (when exercising)
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Sweating
  5. Elevated body temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. People exercising
  2. Blue flooring
  3. Exercise equipment
  4. View over pool
  5. Bright lights & reflections

Aquatic Centre at Cook + Phillip Park Pool

In the middle is an 8-lane Lap Pool equipped with a ladder and handrail. An aquatic wheelchair and pool hoist are positioned on the corner. Floating ropes and a string of red and orange flyers run across the pool. On the right, the raised pool deck is equipped with free-standing banners. Safety banners are affixed to the wall and metal beams. A shower area and a fire hose reel are on the far right. The ceiling features an industrial look with large concrete beams and air conditioning vents.
In the middle is an 8-lane Lap Pool equipped with a ladder and handrails. Floating ropes and a string of red and orange flyers run across the pool. In the middle, the pool deck is equipped with free-standing banners. Safety banners are affixed to the wall and metal beams. A shower area and a fire hose reel are on the far right. The ceiling features an industrial look with large concrete beams. The left has a floor-to-ceiling glass wall, and the right wall has bricks.
In the middle is an 8-lane Lap Pool equipped with a ladder and handrails. Floating ropes and a string of red and orange flyers run across the pool. In the middle, the pool deck is equipped with eight diving boards. To the right is a concrete bench seating. The ceiling features an industrial look with large concrete beams and huge air conditioning vents. The left and right walls have floor-to-ceiling glass walls, and the right wall has bricks.
In the middle is a Lap Pool equipped with a ladder and handrails. Floating ropes and a string of red and orange flyers run across the pool. In the middle, the pool deck is equipped with eight diving boards. To the left is a concrete bench seating. The ceiling features an industrial look with large concrete beams and huge air conditioning vents. A pool hoist and aquatic wheelchair are in the middle. To the right, the pool deck divides the two pools.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoes
  2. Water splashing & running
  3. Children shouting & laughing
  4. Directional instructions
  5. Whistles
Smell

Smells

  1. Coffee aromas
  2. Chlorine
  3. Food aromas
  4. Cleaning products
  5. Soaps & toiletries (occasional)
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet (when swimming)
  2. Close proximity to others
  3. Damp clothing & towels
  4. Calm & relaxed
  5. Hungry & thirsty
Sight

Sight

  1. Water
  2. Pool swimming
  3. Children playing
  4. Industrial design
  5. People eating & drinking

Sports Stadium at Cook + Phillip Park Pool

In the centre, two manual glass doors stand to the left of a silver wall, bearing the facility name and logo at the top. On the left, a grey door displays a red sign and garland decoration. To the right, a concrete staircase with handrails is present, featuring anti-slip aluminum alloy on each step for safety. The floor, including the steps, is adorned with a speckled design.
On the left, an accessible Toilet and Change Room is accessed through a grey manual door. Signage and posters adorn the wall. A middle wall divides the bathroom from the corridor, where blue plastic chairs and white storage racks are placed. To the right, a large poster in a glass frame is displayed, accompanied by three black rubbish bins below. The wall features grey concrete, and the ceiling exhibits a wooden brown design with LED lighting. The court's timber floor is visible.
The court play area, constructed from timber, features markings for various ball games. A vantage point for spectators is situated on the upper left, enclosed by glass. The walls are built with bricks and adorned with blue accents. The ceiling has an industrial appearance, showcasing large concrete beams and fluorescent lights.
The court play area, crafted from timber, displays markings for various ball games. A spectator vantage point, enclosed by glass, is positioned on the upper left. The walls are constructed with bricks and decorated with blue accents. The ceiling adopts an industrial aesthetic, featuring large concrete beams and fluorescent lights. A goal is situated on the right beneath the basketball board. Black nets are suspended from the ceiling in the middle, creating a separation between the two courts.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoes
  2. Cheering & yelling
  3. Instructions from coaches
  4. Balls bouncing
  5. Squeaking shoes on floor
Smell

Smells

  1. Deodorants & fragrances
  2. Body odours (close proximity)
  3. Sporting ointments (occasional)
  4. Controlled air environment
Touch

Feel

  1. Sweating
  2. Excitement & exhilaration
  3. Elevated heart rate (when playing games)
  4. Cheering & yelling
  5. Fun & excitement
Sight

Sight

  1. Reflections & glare
  2. Bright lights
  3. People playing ball games
  4. Industrial design
  5. Bathrooms
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