Metro Arts Visual Story

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Arrival at Metro Arts

To the left, a field with sparse grass and soil stretches out. Tall trees and decorative shrubs fill a concrete planter. Signs stand near a white fence. On the right, a three-story building with a brick front and large windows is visible. Large striped umbrellas line the front of the restaurant's Al Fresco area, with another brick building adjacent to a taller, multi-story structure behind it.
To the left, a field with sparse grass and soil stretches out. Tall trees and decorative shrubs fill a concrete planter. Signs stand near a white fence that extends toward the end. Parallel to it is a brick pathway. On the right, tables and chairs are arranged under an extended roofing and in front of a restaurant's al fresco area. Another brick building, adjacent to a taller, multi-story structure, stands behind it.
A stairway with handrails leads to a brick-faced building. Plants and palm trees adorn the front, with an "ART" sign. To the right stands another brick building marked "G" with directional signs. On its left, large striped umbrellas shade arranged tables and chairs. Further back, a shaded area with ornamental plants against the wall. The brick floor extends to the rear.
On the left, ornamental plants and palm trees line the landscape, bordered by large rocks. Nearby, a massive striped umbrella shade arranged tables and chairs. To the right, a glass wall reveals the restaurant inside the building. The brick pathway leads towards the shaded area of a red brick building. A green trolley sits near the window, accompanied by ornamental plants in large pots.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. People talking & laughing
  2. Music
  3. Clinking of crockery & glasses
  4. Moving vehicles
  5. Sudden shouts & yelling
Smell

Smells

  1. Mulch
  2. Trees & flowers
  3. Food & drink aromas
  4. Fresh air
  5. Deodorants & fragrances
Touch

Feel

  1. Disorientated
  2. Brick pavers with uneven surface
  3. Parking anxiety
  4. Close proximity to others (when busy)
  5. External weather conditions
Sight

Sight

  1. Food vendors
  2. Trees & flowers
  3. Meandering pathways
  4. People rushing by
  5. People eating & drinking

Box Office & Bar

Both sides of the building display a red brick facade with black doors. A ceiling-hung signage reads "Factory Lane". On the right, a lift is positioned. Large pots showcase ornamental plants upfront, alongside free standing banners. Posters adorn the brick walls, with a concrete staircase visible further ahead.
On the left stands a building with a brick facade labeled "Metro Arts". Ornamental plants hang above, reaching towards the building. A black door opens to a dimly lit room displaying illuminated paintings. Outward-opening glass doors lead to descending stairs. Beside them, a bar is situated. Adjacent, stairs with handrails ascend. Movable tables and chairs are arranged to the right.
On the left stands a building with a brick facade labelled "Metro Arts". Ornamental plants hang above, extending towards the building. Lighting fixtures adorn the wall, with two black speaker-like structures positioned in front of the glass door entrance. Inside, a staircase with handrails is equipped with truncated domes and a rope bollard. To the right, a bar is arranged with movable chairs for seating.
To the left stands a building with a brick facade, with a neon sign reading "Bar". Inside, a brick wall decorates the bar area, with wines and liquors displayed on the counter. A staircase equipped with handrails and truncated domes is positioned in the middle. To the right, an accessible toilet with a brick facade and grey door is situated. Ornamental plants in large pots adorn the right side, while the corrugated roof extends to the left, providing shade. Brick tiles cover the floor.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Hum of air conditioning
  2. People talking & dining
  3. Nearby construction noises
  4. Sounds from bar
Smell

Smells

  1. Urban air
  2. Liquor aromas during events
  3. Food aromas
  4. Air conditioned environment (inside)
  5. Deodorants & fragrances
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others (during shows)
  2. Brick pavers with uneven surface
  3. Interpersonal anxiety
  4. Queueing
  5. Money/credit card handling
Sight

Sight

  1. Signage & promotional materials
  2. Plants & gardens
  3. Bar area
  4. Box office
  5. People queueing

Gallery One

A manual glass door opens outward, with a signage reading "Gallery One" on the wall above. An ornamental plant sits in a huge pot below. Signages are affixed to the right side of the glass door. Movable black tables and chairs are arranged in front. The floor is tiled with brick, and the wall is white. Inside, a section of the gallery is visible.
To the left, an outward-opening glass door is seen. The white wall displays art paintings on both sides, with lighting fixtures hanging from the exposed ceiling. The polished cement floor shows worn-out markings, with a piece of craft made of ropes and strings on display. The Metro Arts Bar is visible to the right outside.
To the right, art paintings adorn the white wall, accompanied by hanging lighting fixtures. A piece of craft made of ropes and strings is displayed against the wall. The ceiling reveals exposed concrete beams, pipes, air conditioning vents, and pin lights. The polished cement floor exhibits worn-out markings.
To the left, art paintings decorate the white wall, with another piece on the right. A craft made of ropes and strings is displayed against the far-left wall. The ceiling exposed concrete beams, pipes, air conditioning vents, and pin lights. The polished cement floor displays worn-out markings.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echo
  2. Quiet conversations
  3. Hum of airconditioning
  4. Noises from bar & box office
Smell

Smells

  1. Cleaning products (mild)
  2. Concrete
  3. Controlled air environment
  4. Change in floor surfaces
Touch

Feel

  1. Confined space
  2. Concrete floor
  3. Entranced
  4. Cold air
Sight

Sight

  1. White walls
  2. Modern space
  3. Artwork & exhibitions
  4. People talking & discussing
  5. Glass & reflections

Gallery Two

On the left, a fire hydrant and a fire hose reel are placed against the brick wall, alongside a large plant box of ornamental plants. In the middle, there's a grey door that opens outward. To the right, light fixtures are mounted. Further right, there's a descending staircase equipped with handrails and truncated domes, with a purple rope bollard placed before it. The floor is tiled with brick tiles.
To the left, there's a grey door opening outward, featuring a poster and inscriptions. Above, light fixtures are mounted on the brick wall alongside facility signage. Ornamental plants hang from the top of the wall. Beside it stands the bar. In the middle, is a staircase equipped with handrails and truncated domes. Adjacent is an accessible bathroom with a grey door. Movable tables and chairs are arranged on the right. The floor is tiled with brick tiles.
dimly lit room with black tiles, walls, and ceiling. Exposed pipes, a projector, and lighting fixtures adorn the ceiling. A large flatscreen TV is mounted on the left wall.
A dimly lit room with black tiles, walls, and ceiling. Exposed pipes, a projector, and lighting fixtures are visible on the ceiling. Digital screens are mounted on the left wall, while a flatscreen is posted to the right. A black door is positioned in the right corner.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Hum of air conditioning
  2. Music & video presentations
  3. People talking & laughing
  4. Echoes
Smell

Smells

  1. Concrete smell
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Air freshner
  4. Carpet scent
Touch

Feel

  1. Cold air
  2. Mesmerised
  3. Change in floor surface
  4. Excitement & anticipation
  5. Changing lighting
Sight

Sight

  1. Polished concrete
  2. Exposed beams
  3. Industrial space
  4. Black walls
  5. Art installations

Theatre

A dimly lit area with black tiles and walls. On the left, a staircase equipped with handrails and truncated domes. The right wall features glowing directional arrows pointing down. The left wall has a rough finish. Further down the stairs, a fire hose reel is visible.
In a dimly lit space with white floor tiles and black walls, a staircase with handrails and truncated domes is situated to the right. Posters adorn the middle wall. To the left, a manual door opens outward. Inside, a dark room is illuminated by neon lights.
In a dimly lit space with black floor tiles and walls, an exit door to the right is illuminated by neon lights, leading to the lift. To the left, a stage with black tiles and curtains is visible. The ceiling is covered with black insulation, housing audio, and light fixtures.
In a dimly lit space with black floor tiles and walls, a door to the right is illuminated by a neon sign reading "Exit". The stage is equipped with black tiles and black curtains. The ceiling is covered with black insulation, hosting audio and light fixtures. To the right, a mezzanine is secured by black metal railings.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Hum of air conditioning
  2. Entertainment specific sounds
  3. Sudden noises
  4. Footsteps in stairwell
  5. Metal clanging
Smell

Smells

  1. Fabric smells
  2. Air conditioning
  3. Deodorants & fragrances
  4. Sanitising products
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others (when busy)
  2. Excitement & anticipation
  3. Anxiety (confined space)
  4. Elevated heart rate (stairs)
  5. Entertained
Sight

Sight

  1. Industrial basement
  2. Dim lighting
  3. Coloured lighting
  4. Open spaces
  5. Seating areas

Metro Arts Studios

A staircase and ramp with handrails provide access to a two-storey brick building, with truncated domes installed before them. Ornamental plants adorn the concrete planter box in front. Palm trees and additional trees and ornamental plants are situated to the right. Signages are placed on the building's corner.
A lift is centrally positioned, with indoor plants in huge pots in front. A poster and the facility's name are affixed to the wall. To the right is an inward-opening door, behind which indoor plants are also visible. Grey tiles cover the floor, while the walls are white bearing a light fixture. Metal railing secures the area on the right.
To the left, there's an inward-opening glass door with a small pot nearby. Adjacent is a lift displaying a site map poster. On the concrete wall, a fire extinguisher, fire hose reel, and exposed pipes are mounted. Below is a black rubbish bin. To the right, there's a seating area with a table holding a flower vase. Further in, a corridor leads. The bare ceiling features large pipes, air conditioning vents, and LED lights.
A winding space with white vinyl flooring. To the left, a floor-to-ceiling glass wall with printed white curtains; to the right, black curtains. The ceiling has an industrial look with exposed pipes, air conditioning vents, and LED lights. Foldable tables are visible on the right.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Squeaking shoes on floor
  2. Echo
  3. Hum of air conditioning
  4. People talking & laughing
  5. Music
Smell

Smells

  1. Fabric smells
  2. Air conditioning
  3. Cleaning products (medium)
  4. Vinyl
  5. Deodorants & fragrances
Touch

Feel

  1. Change in floor surface
  2. Close proximity to others (when busy)
  3. Quiet spaces
  4. Calm & relaxed
Sight

Sight

  1. Reflections & natural light
  2. Vinyl floor
  3. White ceilings
  4. Mid level lighting
  5. Plants & flowers

Back of House

The underground car park features accessible car parking marked with yellow and blue wheelchairs, yellow diagonal lines, and a yellow bollard. A step-free ramp with handrails is on the right. The ceiling has a concrete finish with exposed orange pipes.
To the left is a staircase with handrails, under which is a blue cooler box. To the right, there's a seating area with cushioned chairs and a wooden table. Further in, there's a kitchen area with a sink. Rubbish bins are placed against the black wall, and posters are affixed to the right and middle walls. The floor, walls, and ceilings are white vinyl, equipped with LED lights.
To the right, there's a staircase with handrails, under which is a blue cooler box. To the left, there's a seating area with cushioned chairs and a wooden table. More wooden tables are positioned near the wall and fridge. A large colourful painting fills the entire wall on the right. The floor, walls, and ceilings are white vinyl, equipped with LED lights.
To the left, a foldable bench chair is affixed to the wall. Next to it is a shower with handrails, followed by a toilet bowl with hand grabs. A rubbish bin and tissue dispenser are beside it. To the right, there's a washbasin, another tissue dispenser, and a soap dispenser mounted on the wall. Underneath is another rubbish bin. The floor has cream tiles, while the walls and ceiling are white.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Squeaking shoes on floor
  2. Countdown to show time
  3. Directions & requests from staff
  4. People talking & laughing
  5. Music
Smell

Smells

  1. Fabric smells
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Paint (mild)
  4. Fragrances & deodorants (performers)
  5. Food & drink (occasional)
Touch

Feel

  1. Cosy & comfortable
  2. Excitement preparing for performance
  3. Elevated heart rate
  4. Anticipation
  5. Change in floor surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. People preparing for performance
  2. Directions from staff
  3. People mingling & talking
  4. Comfortable seating areas
  5. Audience watching show
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