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Noosa Leisure Centre Visual Story

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Arrival at Noosa Leisure Centre

Nestled on Wallace Drive amidst a dense Gum Tree forest, the Noosa Leisure Centre offers substantial shading and undulating car parking spaces. Adjacent to the facility, a bus stop connects via step-free pathways crossing a quiet road and car park.

There is a slight slope up from the car park to the entrance, which includes six accessible car parking spaces directly adjacent to the Noosaville Library. The Noosa Leisure Centre is a low-set building with a pink and yellow façade and a dome roof with exposed metal structures providing a slightly industrial feel.

On the left, there is a covered bus stop with a metal roof and wooden slats, next to a blue bus stop sign and a timetable display. Behind it, there are parked cars and trees. On the right, another bus stop with a similar design is visible, along with more trees and a rubbish bin. In the middle, there is a road with yellow lane markings. The background features additional trees and a few buildings. The floor is asphalt on the road and concrete near the bus stops.
On the left, there is a bus stop with a metal roof and wooden slats forming the walls. A bus stop sign is attached to a pole next to a timetable display. The foreground has a concrete pavement leading to the bus stop. On the right, there is a road with yellow lane markings, bordered by trees and parked cars. In the background, more trees and a few buildings are visible. The floor is concrete near the bus stop and asphalt on the road. The ceiling of the bus stop is metal.
On the left, there is a pathway bordered by trees and bushes, with a lamp post visible among the foliage. On the right, there is a car park with several parked cars and more trees surrounding it. In the middle, a step free ramp and a concrete walkway leads from the foreground towards the background, intersecting with the car park. The background features a building partially obscured by trees. The floor consists of asphalt on the left and concrete in the middle and right areas.
On the left, there is a concrete pathway bordered by green bushes and tall trees. On the right, there is an asphalt car park with white parking lines and more trees surrounding it. In the middle, a concrete walkway leads from the foreground towards the background, intersecting with the car park. The background features a building with red and white walls, partially obscured by trees.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Crunching leaves & gravel
  2. Screeching bats
  3. Rustling leaves
  4. Birds chirping
  5. Vehicle sounds
Smell

Smells

  1. Gum trees
  2. Composting mulch
  3. Animal odours
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Gravel
Touch

Feel

  1. Enveloped by nature
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Changing surfaces (bitumen/concrete)
  4. Crunching leaves
  5. Physical movement
Sight

Sight

  1. Shadows
  2. Extensive shading
  3. Tall & dense trees
  4. Parked & moving vehicles
  5. Leaves

Entrance

The entrance to Noosa Leisure Centre is through a set of manual inward-opening glass doors. Inside, grey and white tiles create a checkered effect complimenting the white ceiling with recessed lighting. On the right, the reception desk has a low cut-out for people in wheelchairs or of low stature.

Directly ahead is a small retail area offering sports clothes, with the indoor sports stadium beyond. Substantial directional signage supports navigation throughout. Down the corridor on the left are two accessible bathrooms with a wave-to-open function, equipped with a toilet with grab rails, a shower with hand grabs and a bench, and a hand basin.

On the left, there is a white metal fence with a bicycle rack in front of a red and white building. On the right, there is a large tree next to the building, which has a red wall and white trim. In the middle, there is a covered entrance with a curved metal roof leading to glass double doors. The background includes more trees and the upper part of the building with a green roof. The floor is concrete, and the ceiling of the covered entrance is metal.
On the left, there are glass double doors with "Noosa Leisure Centre" signs, leading into a building. On the right, there is a red brick wall with a yellow caution sign. In the middle, the entrance has a "Welcome..." sign above the doors. Inside, there is a black and white checkered floor, a green reception desk, and a hallway leading further into the building. The floor outside is concrete, and the ceiling inside is white with recessed lighting.
On the left, there is a retail area with clothing racks displaying various garments and a wall with green circular decorations. In the middle, there is a white and green reception desk with informational signs and a computer monitor. On the right, there is a wooden notice board with posters and a glass door leading outside. The floor is a mix of grey tiles and red brick tiles, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting and a ceiling fan.
On the left, there is a hallway with a checkered black and white tile floor, leading to a café area with tables and chairs. In the middle, there is a white and green reception desk with computers, a ceiling fan, and informational signs. On the right, there is a large glass entrance with double doors and a view of a grassy area outside. The floor is a mix of checkered tiles and red brick tiles, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Directional instructions
  2. Squeaking shoes
  3. Beeping & buzzing
  4. Footsteps
  5. Bouncing balls
Smell

Smells

  1. Sports creams/ointments
  2. Deodorants
  3. Body odours (occassional)
  4. Cleaning products
Touch

Feel

  1. Interpersonal anxiety
  2. Money handling
  3. Changing surfaces (concrete/tiles)
  4. Internal air environment
  5. Change in temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. Checkered tiles
  2. White ceiling
  3. Contrasting colours
  4. People queueing
  5. People in exercise clothing

Refresh & Refuel Café

Located to the right of reception or via a second entrance from the external concrete pathway allows direct access to the café. The interior features a white ceiling, white walls adorned with large floral artwork, and a floor transitioning from grey and white checkered tiles to white vinyl.

The café has counter tops at varying heights with food display cabinets. Internal seating offers plastic chairs with backing, while external seating features multiple picnic-style bench seats and is accessible through a manual glass door. Adjacent to the café is a bookable meeting room called The Breakout Room, along with The Lounge.

On the left, there is a seating area with green chairs and a table, adjacent to a wall with a large mural of palm trees. In the middle, there is a café counter with various food items on display, a coffee machine, and a cash register. On the right, there is a black door with a small window and a trolley with cleaning supplies. The floor is a mix of grey and white tiles, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting. In the background, there is a kitchen area visible through an open counter.
On the left, there is a counter with a cash register, a computer monitor, a drinks fridge, and a microwave. In the middle, there is a glass display case with pastries and a sign above reading "Refresh + Refuel." On the right, there are tables and chairs near large windows, a wall-mounted TV, and a doorway leading to another room. The floor is a mix of red and white tiles, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting and a hanging light fixture.
On the left, there is a counter with a drinks fridge, a microwave, and a sign above reading "Refresh + Refuel." In the middle, there is a glass display case with pastries and a stainless steel counter with a coffee machine and a cash register. On the right, there is a black bin, a counter with condiments, and a doorway leading to another room. The floor is red tile, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting. In the background, there is a kitchen area with various appliances.
On the left, there is a glass wall with frosted panels and a door with a sign reading "The Breakout Room." In the middle, there is a door with a frosted window, flanked by two framed cloud photographs on each side. On the right, there is a wall-mounted TV above a large window showing an outdoor area with greenery. Below the window, there are tables and chairs, some green and some blue. The floor is light-coloured tile, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting and an exposed duct.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Whirring of ceiling fan
  2. Cooking sound
  3. Beeping & buzzing
  4. Controlled air environment
  5. People talking
Smell

Smells

  1. Frying foods
  2. Coffee aroma
  3. Sanitisers
  4. Cleaning products
  5. Deodorant
Touch

Feel

  1. Hungry & thirsty
  2. Hot & cold
  3. Changing floor surfaces
  4. Interpersonal anxiety
  5. Controlled air environment
Sight

Sight

  1. Floral artwork
  2. Picnic tables
  3. Counter tops
  4. Foods on display racks
  5. People queueing to buy food

Kid's Play Room

To the left of reception is a small kids' playroom for children aged 5 or younger. The room is bright and colourful with blue and orange rubber matting throughout. Various kids' play equipment is scattered around, including trampolines, dollhouses, and bouncing balls. The walls are purple, blue, and white, with a white ceiling and fluorescent lights.

The room is equipped with air conditioning and a ceiling fan for proper ventilation. Chairs are arranged on one side of the room for parents or guardians watching over their kids. This space can get loud and boisterous during busy times, with kids laughing, squealing, and crying.

On the left, there is a glass window with a view of a play area with colourful mats and a small slide. In the middle, there is an open doorway leading to a room with grey flooring, colourful mats, green chairs, and a window at the far end. On the right, there is a white wall with a fire extinguisher, a first aid room sign, a waste bin, and a notice board with various signs. The floor is a mix of red tiles and grey flooring, and the ceiling is white with ceiling fans and recessed lighting.
On the left, there is a small playhouse with a blue roof and a trampoline with a safety net. In the middle, there are colourful foam mats in red and blue, a slide, and a climbing structure. Adjacent, there are large windows with a view of greenery and a white fence. On the right, there are more foam mats, a purple wall, and a seating area with grey chairs and a small table. The floor is covered with foam mats and grey tiles, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting and ceiling fans.
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On the left, there is a small playhouse with a blue roof and a trampoline with a safety net. In the middle, there are colourful foam mats in red and blue, a pink foam block, a slide, and a climbing structure. There are large windows with a view of greenery and a white fence. On the right, there are more foam mats, a purple wall, and a seating area with chairs and a small table. The floor is covered with foam mats and grey tiles, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting and ceiling fans.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Laughter
  2. Sudden shrieks
  3. Crying
  4. Squelching feet noises
  5. Whirring of ceiling fan
Smell

Smells

  1. Sweating
  2. Cleaning products (mild)
  3. Deodorants
  4. Foam mattresses
  5. Controlled air environment
Touch

Feel

  1. Interpersonal anxiety
  2. Excitement
  3. Trepidation
  4. Soft & rubber flooring
  5. Elevated heart rate
Sight

Sight

  1. Blue & orange rubber matting
  2. Bright colours
  3. Play equipment
  4. Children playing
  5. Signages & posters

Stadium

The Stadium is located directly ahead of reception, featuring a spacious area with timber floors marked for various ball games. Fluorescent lighting, exposed steel beams, a corrugated iron roof, and skylights provide an industrial look and feel. A small balcony above offers a vantage point to watch the games and is accessible via steps with handrails behind the café.

Abstract paintings decorate the walls, and a vending machine for cold drinks is positioned before the stairs. The stadium also serves multiple conference and event functions so may be filled with market stall holders, music concerts or people playing pickleball.

A large open gym floor with polished timber flooring marked with red, green, and white lines. There are digital screens affixed to the wall. On the right, there are more windows, a green wall, and a stack of wooden chairs. Plastic chairs are arranged against the wall in the middle. The ceiling is high with exposed beams, fluorescent lighting, and ceiling fans and skylights.
At the far end, there's a green wall with white doors, and a row of white chairs. In the middle, there is a large open gym floor with polished wooden flooring marked with red, green, and white lines. In the background, there are large windows, a climbing wall, and a white partition. On the right, there are more windows, a green wall, and a stack of wooden chairs. The ceiling is high with exposed beams, fluorescent lighting, skylights and ceiling fans.
On the left, there is a mural of a basketball player in black and white on a green wall. In the middle, there is a basketball hoop mounted on a beige wall with four large windows below it, showing an outdoor view. The floor is polished timber with red, green, and black court markings. On the right, there are two grey double doors with an exit sign above them. The ceiling is high with exposed beams, fluorescent lighting, and ventilation ducts.
On the left, there is a grey wall with a door and a staircase leading to an upper level. In the middle, there is a large open gym floor with polished wood and red, green, and black court markings. The background features a teal wall with windows and a balcony with railings. On the right, there is a mural of a basketball player in black and white, more windows, and a table with chairs. The ceiling is high with exposed beams and fluorescent lighting.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echo
  2. Squeeking shoes
  3. Bouncing calls
  4. Sudden shouts
  5. Cheering
Smell

Smells

  1. Deodorants
  2. Sports creams/ointments
  3. Body odours (occassional)
  4. Cleaning products (mild)
Touch

Feel

  1. Elevated heart rate
  2. Sweating
  3. Exhaustion
  4. Excitement & fun
  5. Close proximity to others
Sight

Sight

  1. Polished timber
  2. Glare
  3. Skylights
  4. Tiered seating
  5. Bright, natural lights

Crèche

The Creche is located down the corridor to the left of reception and can be accessed through a single manual inward-opening glass door. Upon entry, the toilet is directly to the left. A second high safety gate leads into the main Creche area. This space features dark timber floors, white walls adorned with children's artwork, and a white ceiling with fluorescent lights.

A ceiling fan and air conditioning provide sufficient ventilation. Movable chairs and a couch are available for seating. Various kids' play equipment and a bookshelf full of books are arranged on the sides and in the middle of the room.

On the left, there is a grey wall with a cork bulletin board. In the middle, there is a glass door with a white frame, leading to a room with wooden flooring. Inside the room, there are green chairs, a small table, and toys, with white walls and a ceiling fan. In the background, there are more chairs and a play area. On the right, there is a grey door with a metal handle. The floor outside the room is brown tile, and the ceiling has recessed lighting.
On the left, a grey wall has bulletin boards with posters and notices. Below them are a black stroller and a yellow caution sign on a brown tiled floor. In the middle, a glass door with a blue frame leads to a room with a tiled floor. Further in, a white wall has more bulletin boards. On the right, there is a children's play area with green chairs, a small table, and toys. The floor is a mix of brown tiles and timber, and the ceiling has recessed lighting and a ceiling fan.
On the left, there is a hallway with tiled flooring leading to a bathroom with a sink, soap dispenser, and a small basket. In the middle, there is a white wall with a cork bulletin board displaying a few papers. Below the board, there are two donation boxes for nappies. In the background, there is a children's play area with green chairs, a small table, and toys. The floor is a mix of tiles and timber, and the ceiling has recessed lighting and a ceiling fan.
On the left, there are yellow shelves filled with toys and books, with a small white sink nearby. In the middle, there is a play area with a blue mat, various toys, and a small tent. In the background, there are large windows with a view of greenery outside. On the right, there are white cabinets with children's artwork, a green sofa, and blue and green chairs. The floor is wooden, and the ceiling has recessed lighting and an air conditioning unit.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Children talking
  2. Squelching feet noises
  3. Whirring of ceiling fan
  4. Sudden shrieks
  5. Laughter/crying
Smell

Smells

  1. Controlled air environment
  2. Cleaning products (mild)
  3. Diapers (occasional)
  4. Fragrances & powders
  5. Airconditioning
Touch

Feel

  1. Interpersonal anxiety
  2. Trepidation
  3. Elevated heart rate
  4. Excitement & fun
  5. Change in floor surfaces (timber-tiles)
Sight

Sight

  1. Tables & chairs
  2. Artworks
  3. Various kids' play equipment
  4. Bookshelves with books
  5. Children playing

Group Fitness Room

The Group Fitness Room is located on Level 1 and can be accessed via a staircase with 21 steps and handrails. Upon reaching Level 1, the room is directly to the right, a wedge-shaped open space that narrows as you move through it.

The floor is covered with grey carpet tiles intermixed with occasional yellow tiles. Large exercise balls are stacked against the walls. The ceiling has an industrial look with exposed beams, a corrugated surface, fluorescent lights, and large air conditioning vents. A large wall fan is also present to ensure proper ventilation.

On the left, there is a staircase with black steps and yellow edges, leading to an upper level. A colourful abstract painting hangs on the wall above the stairs. In the middle, there is a black handrail along the staircase. In the background, another abstract painting is mounted on the white wall. On the right, there is a vending machine filled with snacks and drinks, a small white chair, and a framed picture above the machine. The floor is tiled, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting.
On the left, there is a blue door with a sign next to a wall with grey and yellow carpet tiles. Behind the door, stacked exercise mats and large ventilation pipes line the wall. In the middle, a grey and yellow carpeted floor leads to a staircase. In the background, more ventilation pipes and a mirrored wall are visible. On the right, a staircase with yellow steps and a black handrail leads down to a white-tiled wall with a colourful vertical window. The ceiling is white with recessed lighting.
On the left, there are white walls with several closed white louvred doors and wall-mounted fans. In the middle, there is a large open space with a blue and grey carpet featuring scattered yellow and green squares. In the background, there are stacked exercise mats and large ventilation pipes along the wall. On the right, there is a mirrored wall reflecting the room, with more ventilation pipes above. The ceiling is high and curved, with exposed beams and recessed lighting.
On the left, there are white louvred doors and wall-mounted fans above a stack of exercise mats and a large exercise ball. On the right, there are more white louvred doors and wall-mounted fans. In the middle, there is a large open space with a blue and grey carpet featuring scattered yellow and green squares.There are more exercise balls on a shelf and large windows with white frames. The ceiling is high and curved, with exposed beams and recessed lighting.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Footsteps & thuds
  2. Whirring of fan
  3. Energetic music
  4. Directional instructions
  5. Heavy breathing
Smell

Smells

  1. Deodorants & perfumes
  2. Body odours (close proximity)
  3. Carpets and fabrics
  4. Controlled air environment
  5. Sporting oitment
Touch

Feel

  1. Elevated heart rate
  2. Sweating
  3. Personal body anxiety
  4. Exhaustion
  5. Energetic
Sight

Sight

  1. Carpet
  2. People on exercise
  3. Large exercise balls
  4. Industrial look ceiling
  5. Large air conditioning vents

Outdoor Court

Situated at the distant end of the corridor leading from the left of reception, the outdoor court features a hard concrete finish with multiple basketball boards, including ones for children or those of lower stature. The walls are covered with extensive and colourful graffiti artwork and is surrounded by an extensive gum forest, providing ample shading.

A corrugated roofing structure with skylights partially shades the area, and a tall chain fence secures the court from the outside.

On the left, there is a colourful mural on a brick wall featuring a beach scene with a person swimming. In the middle, there is an open area with black rubber flooring and a concrete section leading to another mural. In the background, the mural continues with various colourful shapes and a scene of people playing sports. On the right, there is a mural of a basketball player shooting a ball into a hoop. The ceiling is a corrugated metal roof with transparent panels, supported by metal beams.
On the left, there is a colourful mural on a brick wall featuring a basketball player and a basketball hoop. In the middle, there is an open concrete area with a small puddle of water. In the background, there is a basketball hoop and a backboard mounted on a pole, with trees and greenery behind it. On the right, there is a grey and white building with a sloped roof. The floor is concrete, and the ceiling of the building is grey with exposed beams.
On the left, there is a colourful mural on a brick wall featuring a basketball player. In the middle, there is an open concrete area with a basketball hoop mounted on a green pole. In the background, there is another basketball hoop with a white backboard and a chain-link fence behind it. On the right, there is a grey and white building with a sloped roof and several doors. The floor is concrete, and the ceiling of the building is grey with exposed beams.
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Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds chirping
  2. Screeching bats
  3. Rustling leaves
  4. Footsteps and thuds
  5. Bouncing balls
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Composting mulch
  3. Gum trees
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Animal odours
Touch

Feel

  1. Excitement & fun
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Exhaustion
  4. Change in temperature
  5. Sweating
Sight

Sight

  1. Colourful graffiti artwork
  2. Bright colours
  3. Chain fence
  4. Trees
  5. Basketball boards

The Lounge

Adjoining both the café and the basketball stadium, the Lounge is a function space with matching floor-to-ceiling grey curtains. It is accessible through a manual inward-opening frosted glass door with "The Lounge" written above it. The floor features grey carpet tiles creating a hatched pattern, and the room has a low commercial-style ceiling with fluorescent lighting.

A small bar counter supports corporate and event functions. The room includes a projector screen, and blue chairs, and can be set up in multiple configurations. Ceiling fans and centralised air conditioning provide ventilation.

On the left, there is a black door with a small window. In the middle, there is a glass entrance with frosted panels and a sign above reading "the lounge." Inside, there are rows of blue chairs along the walls and large windows with grey curtains. On the right, there is a white tiled wall with a small noticeboard. The floor outside the lounge is light-coloured tile, and the floor inside is dark carpet. The ceiling is white with a grid pattern and recessed lighting.
On the left, there is a reception counter with a wooden finish and a blue chair in front of it. In the middle, there is an open carpeted area with dark grey tiles and a few blue chairs along the walls. In the background, there are white double doors, a grey wall with diamond-shaped patterns, and a blue sofa. On the right, there are more blue chairs along the wall, a door with an exit sign, and large windows covered with grey curtains. The ceiling is white with recessed lighting and ceiling fans.
On the left, there is a reception counter with a wooden finish and a blue chair in front of it. In the middle, there is an open carpeted area with dark grey tiles and a few blue chairs along the walls. In the background, there are white double doors, a grey wall with diamond-shaped patterns, and a blue sofa. On the right, there are more blue chairs along the wall, a door with an exit sign, and large windows covered with grey curtains. The ceiling is white with recessed lighting and ceiling fans.
On the left, there is a wooden reception counter with a chair in front of it and a small kitchenette area behind it. In the middle, there is a carpeted area with dark grey tiles and several blue chairs along the walls. There are white double doors, a grey wall with diamond-shaped patterns, and a blue sofa. On the right, there are more blue chairs along the wall, a door with an exit sign, and large windows covered with grey curtains. The ceiling is white with recessed lighting and ceiling fans.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Balls bouncing
  2. Whirring of fans
  3. Directional instructions
  4. Music
  5. Sudden shouts
Smell

Smells

  1. Carpets and fabrics
  2. Cooking foods
  3. Alcoholic beverage (event specific)
  4. Perfumes & fragrances
  5. Controlled air environment
Touch

Feel

  1. Carpet
  2. Private space
  3. Controlled air environment
  4. Body movement
  5. Relaxed
Sight

Sight

  1. Blue chairs
  2. Gray curtains
  3. Projector screen
  4. Diamond pattern
  5. Fluorescent lights
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