The Rex Barossa Aquatic and Fitness Visual Story

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Arrival at The Rex Barossa Aquatic and Fitness

Nestled on Magnolia Road in Tanunda, The Rex Barossa Aquatic and Fitness Centre is set in the rural countryside where there is the sound of nature occasionally interrupted by a passing vehicle. There is established bushland of native trees offering natural bush smells and native flowers and pollens.

 The modern and architecturally designed industrial facility is adorned with alternating vertical lines of green, yellow, white, and black. A dedicated accessible parking area is situated directly in front of the building, including five accessible car parking spaces. Entry to the facility is through manually operated, outward opening glass doors with cream trim. Bicycle racks are available close to the facility entrance.

The parking area is situated near the curb, featuring five accessible parking spaces. A sign displaying the venue's name is located on the concrete plant box adorned with trees and ornamental plants. The building showcases an industrial design with alternating hues of green, yellow, white, and black. A tall lamp post stands beside an electrical post. Several cars are parked along the street.
The car park offers five accessible parking spaces. A sign displaying the venue's name is situated on a concrete plant box adorned with trees and ornamental plants on the curb. The building features an industrial design with alternating hues of green, yellow, white, and black. A tall lamp post stands beside an electrical post. Several cars are parked along the street. A step-free access with truncated domes is located on the corner, leading to the building entrance.
A concrete path from the car park leads to the entrance marked with bright blue line markings. On the left is the venue building, featuring brick walls with an alternating color design. A large banner is affixed to the left wall. Both sides of the pathway are adorned with landscape trees and ornamental plants. On the right is the main road with a few cars in motion.
There are five accessible parking spaces near the entrance, each clearly marked with blue wheelchairs and yellow diagonal markings. Yellow bollards are also in place. The building on the right has alternating colors of green and grey. To the right is the entrance, featuring a huge "Barossa Aquatic Fitness" sign on the wall. A barricaded section with a water meter and controls is situated on the right.
Access to the facility is through manually operated, outward-opening glass doors with cream trim. The ceiling features an elevating design with three circular fluorescent lights. The wall on the right is painted green, including the ceiling. To the left is a window. Freestanding banners bearing notices and reminders are visible on the right.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds chirping
  2. Distant animal sounds
  3. Vehicle sounds (occasional)
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Crunching gravel
Smell

Smells

  1. Natural bush smells
  2. Gravel
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Fresh air
  5. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
Touch

Feel

  1. Relaxed
  2. Calm & peaceful setting
  3. Movement from parking to facility
  4. Change in floor surfaces
  5. External weather conditions
Sight

Sight

  1. Visually striking facility
  2. Pedestrians
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Parked vehicles
  5. Trees & bushland

Entrance & Café

Entering through the glass doors, there is a retail section offering swimwear and accessories to the right. Directly to the left is a range of swimming goggles and clothes for sale, whilst further ahead on the left is the reception counter, featuring a lowered counter height for seated assistance. Located at the end of reception, to the left is the Rex Gym cafe, providing coffee, garden salads, wraps, and sandwiches.

Brightly coloured, moveable tables and chairs are also located here. To the right of this central hub is the aquatic centre, whilst the gymnasium is directly ahead and the basketball and squash courts are to the left. Colourful signs are strategically placed to guide visitors throughout the area.

The facility's entrance is through a manually operated outward-opening door with cream trim. A sticker bearing the facility's name is on the glass wall. The right wall is green, and the upper wall is light grey. Inside, a section of the retail and reception area is visible.
To the left is the reception with green walls and a brown ceiling. The reception counter has a sloping design for seated assistance. A display rack with goggles is placed on the left. On the right is a retail area showcasing swimming clothes and accessories. A free-standing banner denoting entry conditions is placed in the middle. The ceiling has a wooden design, and the floor has granite tiles. The right wall has wall-to-ceiling glass securing the pool area.
To the left is the reception with green walls and a brown ceiling. The reception counter has a sloping design for seated assistance. An alcohol dispenser and a card-swiping machine are placed on the counter. Orange and yellow-green plastic chairs are positioned for seating. A display rack with goggles and swimming accessories is on the right. Movable plastic tables are placed in front of the cafe. The floor is tiled with granite, and the ceiling has a timber wooden panel design.
To the left is the entrance and the reception. The reception counter has a sloping design for seated assistance. Orange and yellow-green plastic chairs are positioned for seating. On the right, there is a display rack with goggles and swimming accessories. Movable plastic tables are placed in front of the cafe. The floor is tiled with granite, and the ceiling has a timber wooden panel design. Ribbon bollards are also in place. A large banner on the right advertises the gym's 24-hour operations.
On the left is the entrance to the gymnasium with a green wall displaying The Rex schedule and a fire extinguisher. A gym banner is positioned before the door. To the right is a lobby leading to accessible bathrooms and other amenities. Circular lights on the grey ceiling illuminate the area.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Bouncing balls
  2. Whistles from lifeguards & coaches
  3. Sudden shouting & clapping
  4. Music
  5. Directional instructions
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (faint)
  2. Carpets
  3. Cleaning products (mild)
  4. Café aroma
  5. Cooked food (e.g. hot chips)
Touch

Feel

  1. Excitement & anticipation
  2. Close proximity to others
  3. Eating & Drinking
  4. Elevated heart rate
  5. Change in temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. People queuing
  2. Swimming items for sale
  3. People playing sports
  4. Food & drinks for sale
  5. People eating & drinking

Aquatic Centre

The Rex Barossa Aquatic and Fitness centre has an 8-lane, 25-metre heated swimming pool, as well as a spa and leisure pool with a beach entrance. Access into this area is through an outward-opening glass doors. The aquatic centre features a high ceiling equipped with large air conditioning vents, metal beams, and bright lights. 

Aquatic wheelchairs, hoists, and other assistive equipment is readily available from the aquatic centre. Located outside the aquatic facility, in a corridor are the male and female bathrooms as well as an accessible bathroom with a shower, bench seat, and handrails. A Changing Place Facility is located within the aquatic centre and is also accessible from outside the facility, using an MLAK.

Access to the Aquatic Centre is through manually operated outward-opening glass doors. The centre has a high ceiling with large air-conditioning vents, metal beams, and bright lights. On the right, there is a large banner, while round yellow-green signages are affixed to the brick wall on the left. Additional informational posters are on the glass door. The pool area is visible from here.
Access to the Aquatic Centre is through manually operated doors. In the middle is a leisure pool with a beach entrance. A water feature structure is centrally located, adjacent to the spa pool. Safety cones with banners are positioned around the pool's edge. The floor is non-slip concrete. The high ceiling features insulated foams, large air-conditioning vents, metal beams, and bright lights. Bench chairs are on the left, and a few people are seated and moving about.
To the left is a leisure pool with a water feature structure. Next to it is the spa pool. On the right is an 8-lane, 25m swimming pool. The floor is non-slip concrete, and bench chairs are placed on the left. Red hose reel,, banners, and safety reminders, including blue triangle banners, are displayed around the pool. The high ceiling has insulation foams and features large air-conditioning vents, metal beams, and bright lights.
The 8-lane, 25m swimming pool features handrails and eight diving blocks. Swim accessories like red noodle hoses are on the pool deck. On the left, there is bench seating, and on the right, a rack for hanging swimming gear. The floor is non-slip concrete, and safety reminders, including blue triangle banners, are displayed. The high ceiling has insulation foams and large air-conditioning vents, metal beams, and bright lights.
The 8-lane, 25m swimming pool has handrails in the corner, with swim accessories like red noodle hoses and floaters on the pool deck. On the right, there is bench seating, and on the left, there are aquatic wheelchairs aligned against the green tiled wall. The floor is non-slip concrete, and safety reminders, including blue triangle banners, are displayed. The high ceiling features insulation foams, large air-conditioning vents, metal beams, and bright lights.
Aquatic wheelchairs and a cart with towels are positioned against the green-tiled wall, adjacent to the showers. The floor is made of non-slip concrete.
The Changing Places bathroom is accessible with an MLAK key, indicated on the door sign. An adult-size changing table with a hoist is situated on the left, and on the right, there is a toilet bowl with handrails and a nearby plastic chair. To the left are showers with a white curtain.
Inside the Changing Places, an adult-size changing table with a hoist is on the left, along with a shower area featuring white curtains and handrails. In the middle is a toilet bowl with handrails, accompanied by a white plastic chair and nearby tissue rolls. On the right, there is a collapsible partition, additional handrails affixed to the wall, and a white-themed interior with a grey matte floor.
Inside the bathroom, on the left is the toilet bowl with a nearby rubbish bin and a wall-mounted tissue dispenser. Adjacent to it is the shower area with handrails, and in the corner, a foldable bench is affixed to the wall. On the right, there is a changing table next to a wash basin equipped with tissue and soap dispensers. The wall is adorned with white tiles, the ceiling is white, and the floor is tiled in grey.
The shower facilities feature a sign indicating "Accessible Shower" on the dark grey brick wall. Inside, there is a shower with handrails, accompanied by a foldable bench and a white plastic chair on the left. The ceiling is entirely white, and the bathroom wall is tiled in white. The floor is covered in a matte grey finish.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Running water
  2. Echoes
  3. Instructions from lifeguards & coaches
  4. Whistles
  5. Hum of filtration system
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (medium)
  2. Damp clothes & towels
  3. Humidity
  4. Cleaning products
  5. Soap & toiletries (bathroom)
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Wet floor
  5. Humidity
Sight

Sight

  1. People swimming
  2. Swimming pool
  3. Splashing water
  4. People wearing swimming clothes
  5. Bright colours

Gymnasium

To access the gym, walk ahead from reception down a short corridor and through a manually operated, inward opening glass door. Upon entry, to the left are shelves for the storage of personal items. Directly ahead are rows of exercise machines, including a lat pull-down machine, treadmills, bikes, and rowers, which are neatly arranged on the rubber-tiled floor. To the right is the free weights section with rows of weights and bench seats. Flat-screen TVs and wall fans are mounted to the wall. The gym maintains a slightly cooler air temperature compared to the entrance, accompanied by a constant hum from high-velocity fans.

Access to the gymnasium is through a manual glass door that opens inward. Reminders are affixed to the glass door. Two large freestanding banners advertising the facility are positioned on both sides. Inside, a section of the gym is visible, including display racks on the left and training machines.
Upon entering the gym, exercise machines line the left wall, accompanied by flat screen TVs and a wall fan. In the middle, additional machines are positioned. The floor is covered in rubber tiles, and the ceiling features a white porous design. At the far end, a green wall is complemented by floor-to-ceiling windows. Rubber mats cover the floor, and the ceiling, adorned with a porous design, is illuminated by fluorescent lights.
Upon entering the gym, exercise machines line the left wall, accompanied by flat screen TVs and a wall fan. In the middle, additional machines are positioned along with weightlifting machines. The floor is covered in rubber tiles, and the ceiling features a white porous design with centralized air conditioning. At the far end, a green wall is complemented by floor-to-ceiling windows. Rubber mats cover the floor, and the ceiling, adorned with a porous design, is illuminated by fluorescent lights.
In the central area, machines such as Chest Press, overhead, and rowing machines are arranged. The floor is surfaced with rubber tiles, and the ceiling exhibits a white porous design with centralized air conditioning. On the right, additional machines are lined up. Towards the far end, a green wall is enhanced by floor-to-ceiling windows. Rubber mats are laid across the floor, and the ceiling, featuring a porous design, is illuminated by fluorescent lights.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Loud hum of fans
  2. Clanging & banging of equipment
  3. Grunting & groaning from gym attendees
  4. Music
  5. Instructions from coaches
Smell

Smells

  1. Rubber & vinyl
  2. Sports creams & deodorants
  3. Body odours (close proximity)
  4. Air conditioning
  5. Sanitisers
Touch

Feel

  1. Cooler air temperature
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Elevated body temperature
  5. Exhaustion
Sight

Sight

  1. Exercise equipment
  2. Alternating glass & green wall panels
  3. People talking & laughing
  4. TV screens
  5. Bright lights

Basketball & Squash Courts

To access the basketball and squash courts from reception, turn left and move past the cafe, and follow the carpeted corridor. To the right through large glass windows, is Court 1. Moving further forward leads to Court 2 on the right and Court 3 directly ahead. The floor of the basketball courts is a high gloss timber parquet with blue and red markings, echoing a resonant sound as basketballs bounce.

The basketball court has a high-pitched industrial ceiling adorned with white beams, airconditioning vents, and natural skylights. To the left are the squash courts enclosed in glass partitions with high gloss, timber floors, and white walls. Tiered seating, as well as moveable chairs, are positioned for spectators.

The basketball court features a carpeted area on the left with tiered and bench seating, enclosed by metal rails. In the center, a spacious basketball court with timber floors and netted walls is present. On the right, another carpeted area offers plastic movable chairs for seating. The section displays a wooden panel ceiling.
To the right is a green-carpeted area marked with yellow lines, featuring tiered seating on the sides and two green rubbish bins. In the center, a spacious basketball court with timber floors is present. On the left, another carpeted area provides plastic movable chairs for seating. The section displays a wooden panel ceiling on the left and a plain white ceiling on the right, transitioning to an industrial ceiling in the court area.
The court has a spacious area with timber floors marked for ball games. The ceiling has an industrial look with exposed beams, large air conditioning vents, fluorescent lights, and natural skylights. On the left, there is an area with green carpets and tiered seating. On the right, another area with green carpets is equipped with bench chairs and tables. The surrounding wall has a wooden design.
In the centre is an area with green carpets marked with yellow lines. Tiered seating is arranged on both sides, along with tables and yellow plastic chairs. On both sides, there are basketball courts with timber flooring marked for ball games. The ceiling has an industrial look with exposed beams, large air conditioning vents, fluorescent lights, and natural skylights. The surrounding wall features a wooden design.
The squash court features a timber floor area with red markings, enclosed by a net and stainless steel barriers. On the left, there is a large map showing the vicinity. The middle is carpeted in green, with stainless tiered seating on the left, accompanied by red and yellow plastic chairs. On the right, metal rails are visible. The wall is painted white with a corrugated design, and the roof has an industrial look with exposed beams, natural skylights, and fluorescent lights.
The squash court has a timber floor with red markings, enclosed by a net and stainless steel barriers. White walls with black markings surround the court, and there is a glass door in the middle that opens inward, serving as the entry point. The middle wall features an inscription "ASB" on the lower section.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Balls bouncing
  2. High velocity fans
  3. People shouting & cheering
  4. Whistles from coaches
  5. Swatting of squash balls
Smell

Smells

  1. Carpets
  2. Controlled air
  3. Polished floor boards
  4. Sporting ointments
  5. Body odours (close proximity)
Touch

Feel

  1. Elevated body temperature
  2. Sweating
  3. Elevated heart rate
  4. Exhaustion
  5. Close proximity to others
Sight

Sight

  1. Glare
  2. People exercising
  3. Natural lights
  4. People watching & cheering
  5. Contrasting colours
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