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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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