SWIRL Visual Story
Arrival at SWIRL

Sounds
- Vehicle & traffic sounds
- Industry sounds in distance
- Footsteps on concrete
- External weather conditions

Smells
- Fresh coastal air
- Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
- Mowed grass
- External weather conditions
- Concrete

Feel
- External weather conditions
- Gravel/concrete floor surfaces
- Anticipation
- Change in temperature

Sight
- Semi industrial environment
- Contrasting colours
- Garden & grass
- Parked vehicles
- Signage
Entrance to SWIRL

Sounds
- Hum of air conditioner
- Electronic buzzing sounds
- Directional instructions
- People talking

Smells
- Chlorine smells (low level)
- Café & restaurant aroma
- Sanitisers
- Air conditioning

Feel
- Low reception counter
- Close proximity to others
- Changing floor surface
- Human interaction anxiety

Sight
- Warm, deep colours of dark blue & grey
- New & modern facility
- Barrier to entry
- Circular fluorescent lighting
Aquatic Facilities around SWIRL

Sounds
- Pool filter hum (low)
- Air conditioning hum (low)
- Splashing & running water
- Sudden shouts
- Echo

Smells
- Chlorine smells (strong)
- Cleaning products
- Controlled air environment
- Wet/damp clothes

Feel
- Temperature variation
- Warm water
- Changing floor surfaces
- Elevated heart rate

Sight
- Bright skylights
- Contrasting colours
- People swimming
- Lifeguards in red-yellow uniform
- Pool hoist
Gym & Multipurpose Room at SWIRL

Sounds
- Echo within multipurpose room
- Hum of airconditioner
- Doors opening & closing in nearby office
- Echo
- Grunts & groans of gym attendees

Smells
- Cleaning product smells
- Body odours (close proximity)
- Sporting ointments
- Carpet & rubber tiles

Feel
- Controlled atmosphere
- Touching equipment
- Close proximity to others
- Personal body anxiety
- Elevated heart rate

Sight
- Grey & white walls
- Gym equipment
- People exercising vigorously
- External sunlight
- Carpet
Accessible Equipment at SWIRL

Sounds
- Flushing toilets
- Running water
- Pool filter hum
- People talking
- Toilet sounds

Smells
- Chlorine
- Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
- Cleaning products
- Soap & toiletries (bathroom)
- Deodorants & perfumes

Feel
- Bowl & bladder movements
- Touching surfaces & equipment
- Changing floor surfaces
- Body image anxiety
- Refreshed (after shower)

Sight
- Bright lights
- Reflections
- Glare
- Pool hoist
- Aquatic wheelchair

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