Lawnton Aquatic Centre Visual Story

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Arrival at Lawnton Aquatic Centre

The Lawnton Aquatic Centre is a brown brick, open-air facility with a small reception building nestled amongst large established gum trees and is located in a busy suburban neighbourhood. There are two accessible car parking spaces located within the small car park. Surrounding the facility is a parkland and large trees. There is a step-free ramp from the car park to the entrance.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Noise from nearby road
  2. Children playing
  3. Crunching of tyres on gravel
  4. Trees rustling
  5. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

  1. Native trees
  2. Mulch
  3. Grass
  4. Vehicle exhaust
  5. External weather conditions
Touch

Feel

  1. Anticipation
  2. Close proximity to cars
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Sub urban feel
  5. Sunlight & shades
Sight

Sight

  1. Extensive shaded parking
  2. Pedestrians walking
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Trees & grass
  5. Parked & moving vehicles

Entry at Lawnton Aquatic Centre

An enclosed breezeway within the aquatic building leads to the reception area via a series of directional signs. The reception counter is directly ahead and to your left is a small retail offering goggles and swimwear, whilst veering to the right will lead you to café seating area.

The accessible bathrooms with showers are located close to the entrance. There is substantial shade in this area due to the large, open verandahs where movable tables and chairs are arranged for seating.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Beeping & buzzing of equipment
  2. Directional instructions
  3. Birds chirping
  4. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

  1. External weather conditions
  2. Café aroma (mild)
  3. Cleaning products (mild)
  4. Native trees
  5. Grass
Touch

Feel

  1. Anxiety
  2. Barrier to entry
  3. Anticipation
  4. Indoor/outdoor feel
  5. Close proximity to others
Sight

Sight

  1. Shade structures
  2. Reception counters
  3. Mid level lighting
  4. Staff in red & yellow uniforms

Indoor heated pool at Lawnton Aquatic Centre

The 25m indoor swimming pool is toward the right of reception and is a large white permanent marquee with transparent awning walls that can be lifted during the warmer months. Traversing through the brick and concrete pathway leads to a set of double glass doors and a 3-step entrance to the aquatic facility.

Natural light fills this area from the transparent walls, in addition to the fluorescent lighting within the building. There is a mechanical chair in the indoor pool area, as well as steps with handrails providing easier access to the pool. Additional plastic chairs are lined up on the pool deck for seating.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echo
  2. Splashing water
  3. People shouting
  4. Directional instructions
  5. People talking & laughing
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (strong)
  2. Damp clothes & towels
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)
Touch

Feel

  1. Change in air temperature
  2. Controlled air environment
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Wet/damp
  5. Exhaustion (while swimming)
Sight

Sight

  1. Splashing water
  2. People swimming
  3. People wearing swimming clothes
  4. Pitched roof
  5. Natural lights

Moving around Lawnton Aquatic Centre

An expansive, park-like space with substantial grassed areas for picnics and flat concrete pathways laid out around the facility. A 50m outdoor pool with steps and handrails, positioned adjacent to a grandstand, is the central feature of the area.

A pool hoist can be set up in the 50m pool, and an accessible ramp can be positioned to access the grandstand. Extensive shade is available under trees and the grandstand.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing
  2. People talking
  3. Loud cheering (during carnivals)
  4. Birds chirping
  5. Vehicle sounds (distant)
Smell

Smells

  1. Native trees
  2. Grass
  3. Chlorine (mild)
  4. Mulch
  5. External weather conditions
Touch

Feel

  1. Warm sun
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Open expanse
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Wet concrete
Sight

Sight

  1. Open space
  2. Glare
  3. People swimming
  4. Sunlight
  5. Trees
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