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Arrival at The FARM Centre

The FARM is an industrial-style warehouse with an alternating blue tone colour scheme in the flat sporting precinct of Hanston Street, Freeling and is situated among well-established pine trees. Noteworthy are the adjacent Football club and cricket nets, each operating independently from The FARM Centre.

There are three accessible car parking spaces available in the car park which are directly adjacent to the building. Following the car park, a step-free pathway leads to the entrance. Access to The FARM Centre is via manual, outward-opening doors and houses a 24/7 gymnasium accessible via a swipe card, situated to the left of the main entrance.

The car park is located near the building. Accessible parking is marked with blue wheelchairs, yellow diagonal lines, and bollards. Two black cars are parked. Behind the car park is a grey industrial-type building with the sign "The Farm Centre." Advert signs are displayed on the building wall. The building is surrounded by flowers, ornamental landscapes, and trees. The left section features a grassy area.
The car park is on the right of the grey industrial building, "The Farm Centre." Two black cars are parked. Advert signs on the building wall, surrounded by flowers, ornamental landscapes, and trees. A step-free ramp leads to the entrance. A road on the left is marked with a yellow line. The front showcases pitched roofing and a prominent free-standing sign.
On the left is a grassy area with bench seating. The road separates the grassy area from the building on the right. The front of the building features a pitched white ceiling supported by large metal beams. On the right is a dark grey wall with large window glass.
On the left is a grassy area with bench seating. A road separates the grass area from the facility building. Further ahead is a green building and a group of trees. On the right is a manual outward-opening door equipped with a non-slippery mat. Facility signage is placed on the wall. In the middle, there is a glass door that leads to the gym, with signage placed on the wall. A metal railing is positioned adjacent to the entrance.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Vehicle sounds
  2. Trees rustling
  3. Yelling & shouting (occasional)
  4. Distant farm machinery (occasional)
  5. Smacking cricket balls (occasional)
Smell

Smells

  1. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
  2. Pine trees
  3. Mowed grass
  4. Rural air
  5. External weather conditions
Touch

Feel

  1. Orientation anxiety
  2. Anticipation
  3. Physical movement
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Changing floor surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. Parked vehicles
  2. People in sports wear
  3. Industrial designs
  4. Shaded areas
  5. Pine trees

Entrance & Café

Upon entering through the main entrance doors, visitors are welcomed into a well-lit space with a low-level ceiling, illuminated by fluorescent spotlighting. To the left, floor-to-ceiling glass windows display marketing materials for The FARM Centre. Progressing further to the left leads to the reception desk, and  a café with a view of the stadium. 

Movable chairs and tables provide seating for visitors to enjoy a snack. The café sells a range of snacks, ice creams, coffee and drinks. Moving ahead from reception are the change rooms including an ambulant male and female bathrooms. The accessible bathrooms & showers are also accessible from the gymnasium.

Upon entering, to the left is a floor-to-ceiling glass bearing the facility banner. A free-standing sign is also placed near the wall along with a rubbish bin. To the right is a white wall with a framed poster. Next to it is the court, also equipped with large floor-to-ceiling windows. Further in, there are red movable chairs and white tables arranged. A poster and a flat-screen TV are mounted on the middle wall. The floor is made of timber, and the ceiling is white with a porous design.
On the left is a glass door leading to the reception desk and cafe displaying snacks and desserts. Red movable chairs and white tables are arranged. A poster and a flat-screen TV are mounted on the middle wall. The floor is made of timber, and the ceiling is white with a porous design, circular lights, and centralized air conditioning. To the right is a lobby that leads to other facilities.
The reception desk, with a cream desk, is in the middle. A flat-screen TV is on the wall, and books are on the shelves underneath. Beside it is a display rack showcasing the cafe's items. Movable red chairs and white tables are on the right. A large poster on the wall has information. The timber floor is made of timber and the ceiling is white. To the right is a lobby leading to other facilities. On the left is a glass door with a fire extinguisher and pamphlet holder on the wall.
The reception desk, with a cream desk, is on the right. A flat-screen TV is on the wall, and books are on the shelves underneath. Beside it is a display rack showcasing the cafe's items. Movable red chairs and white tables are on the right. Adjacent to the reception is the gym, with a colorful glass wall and a flat-screen. To the left is the entrance to the court. Additional tables and chairs are lined up on the side. The middle wall has a rubbish bin and a free-standing sign.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Whirr of refrigerator
  2. Directional instructions
  3. Bouncing balls
  4. People talking & chatting
  5. Music
Smell

Smells

  1. Cleaning products (mild)
  2. Café aroma
  3. Deodorants & fragrances (occasional)
  4. Sanitisers
  5. Air conditioning
Touch

Feel

  1. Hungry & thirsty
  2. Close proximity to others
  3. Anticipation
  4. Change in floor surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. Customers checking in
  2. Fluorescent lights
  3. People eating & drinking
  4. Contrasting colours (sports stadium)
  5. People in sports wear

Gymnasium

For gymnasium access, veer left from the entrance before reaching the reception desk. Proceed through a manually operated glass door, to a large white room, with fluorescent lighting and a floor of rubber matting. There is also 24/7 access externally to the gymnasium by the use of a swipe card. Directly ahead is an array of cardio equipment including treadmills and rowers as well as resistance machines.

Further to the right is the free weights section with an arrangement of weights. Accessible bathrooms including showers, are located to the right of the entrance near the free weights section. Large flat-screen TVs are positioned on the walls surrounding the gymnasium. A chilled water fountain is also available.

Access to the gym is through a manually operated glass door. A large flatscreen TV is mounted on the left wall near the entrance. The left wall features a floor-to-ceiling glass door adorned with a large poster of a farm landscape. Inside the gym, machines are aligned with rubber matting on the floor and a white ceiling with a porous design and centralized air conditioning. At the far end, large glass windows provide a view of the outside.
Inside the gym, weight equipment is lined up on the left. In the middle, there are adjustable benches, rowing machines, and lat pull-up machines. A display rack holds stability balls, medicine balls, weights, and kettlebells. On the right, cardio machines are placed. The floor has dark grey rubber tiles, and the walls are white. The white ceiling has fluorescent lights. The wall on the right has a floor-to-ceiling glass window, along with a clock and a poster affixed to the wall.
On the left, there are treadmills, stationary bikes, and Smith machines. In the middle, weights are neatly arranged in a display rack, and a flatscreen TV is mounted on the white wall. On the right, a display rack holds stability balls, medicine balls, weights, and kettlebells. Other machines are placed on the right near the door, along with a flat-screen TV. The ceiling is white with air conditioning vents.
There are two accessible all-gender bathrooms with showers located near the gymnasium. Each white door is marked with signage in front.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Loud music
  2. Clanging & banging of weights
  3. Grunts & groans of gym attendees
  4. Whirr of cardio machines
  5. People talking & laughing
Smell

Smells

  1. Rubber matting
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Sanitation spray
  4. Sporting ointment
  5. Body sweat (occasional)
Touch

Feel

  1. Body image anxiety
  2. Elevated body temperature
  3. Exhaustion
  4. Sweating
  5. Soft flooring (rubber tiles)
Sight

Sight

  1. People exercising
  2. Reflections in mirrors
  3. People stretching
  4. Gym equipment
  5. People sweating

Sports Stadium

Access to the sports stadium is via a manual, outward-opening glass door directly from the reception and café area. The sports stadium is a large and open space, the size of two basketball courts which is used for trade shows as well as for games such as basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton and indoor tennis.

The ceiling has exposed beams, reflective silver insulation, and a mixture of natural skylights and spotlights. A huge black, meshed curtain serves as a separator between the two courts. The floor unfolds a contrast contrast, with a red external perimeter blending into vibrant blue playing zones, marked by multiple coloured lines symbolizing the various sports that can be played within the sports stadium.

Access to the stadium is through a manual, outward-opening glass door equipped with a non-slip mat. On the right is a framed poster displaying the site's achievements. To the left is a table with a red plastic chair. Inside the stadium, a large and open space, the size of two basketball courts marked for various ball games. The ceiling is adorned with exposed white beams, reflective silver insulation, and a mixture of natural skylights and spotlights.
The stadium is a vast space housing two basketball courts. The floor is solid, displaying a combination of blue and red with markings for various ball games. The ceiling showcases exposed white beams, air conditioning vents, reflective silver insulation, and a mix of natural skylights and spotlights. On the right, there is a set of tables and chairs. In the middle, chairs and tables are positioned to demarcate the two courts. Digital screens are affixed to the far-left walls.
The solid floor exhibits a combination of blue and red, with markings for various ball games. The ceiling showcases exposed white beams, air conditioning vents, reflective silver insulation, and a blend of natural skylights and spotlights. In the middle, chairs and tables are arranged to distinguish the two courts. Digital screens are affixed to the left walls, and tables and chairs are positioned on the left. Basketball boards are installed on both sides.
The floor features a blend of blue and red with markings for various ball games. The ceiling displays exposed white beams, air conditioning vents, reflective silver insulation, and a mix of natural skylights and spotlights. In the middle, chairs and tables are arranged to separate the two courts. Digital screens are mounted on the middle walls. Basketball boards are positioned on both sides. On the left, tables and chairs are placed near the white wall.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Loud, bouncing balls
  2. Cheering
  3. Sudden shouts
  4. Whistles
  5. Echoes
Smell

Smells

  1. Deodorants & fragrances
  2. Body odours (close proximityl)
  3. Cleaning products (mild)
  4. Controlled air environment
  5. Sanitisers
Touch

Feel

  1. Exhaustion
  2. Elevated body temperature
  3. Close personal contact
  4. Elevated heart rate
  5. Excitement & anticipation
Sight

Sight

  1. Reflections
  2. Fluorescent lighting
  3. People exercising
  4. Spectators cheering
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