WaterMarc Banyule Visual Story
Arrival at WaterMarc

Sounds
- Vehicles driving past
- External weather conditions (e.g. wind)
- People talking & laughing
- Vehicle & traffic sound

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

Feel
- External weather conditions
- Change in floor surfaces
- Anxiety (size & scale of facility)
- Disorientation
- Excitement

Sight
- Reflections
- Contrasting colours
- Bright lights
- Large water slide
- Pedestrians
Entrance to WaterMarc

Sounds
- Echoes (due to roof & floor tiles)
- Loud when busy
- Buzzing & beeping
- Air conditioning
- People talking

Smells
- Chlorine (mild)
- Café aroma
- Air conditioning
- Sanitisers

Feel
- Close proximity to others
- Change in floor surface
- Change in temperature
- Anxiety (during peak hours)
- Excitement

Sight
- Bright lights (roof)
- Modern space
- Contrasting colours
- People queuing
- Turnstile
Aquatic Centre at WaterMarc

Sounds
- Children laughing & shouting
- Water splashing
- Exhaust extraction fans
- Water sprinkling
- Instructions from coaches

Smells
- Chlorine (strong)
- Wet/damp clothes
- Cleaning products
- Soap & toiletries (bathroom)

Feel
- Temperature changes
- Anxiety (when loud & busy)
- Close proximity to others
- Adrenaline rush (when using the slides)
- Wet

Sight
- Contrasting colours (blue & white)
- Waterfalls, water slides
- Children playing & parents waiting
- Life guards
- Large area
Café at WaterMarc

Sounds
- Splashing water
- Children laughing
- Café & restaurant sounds
- People talking

Smells
- Food aroma
- Restaurant aroma
- Chlorine (light)
- Sanitisers
- Air conditioning

Feel
- Touching food
- Hungry & thirsty
- Hot & cold food
- Relaxed & calm
- Money/credit card handling

Sight
- Natural light
- Contrasting colours
- Café & restaurant equipment
- Foods on display
- Pool (overlooking)
Accessing Level One at WaterMarc

Sounds
- Echoes
- Sounds form aquatic area
- Children laughing
- Elevators sounds
- People talking

Smells
- Cleaning products
- Chlorine (mild)
- Air conditioning
- Sanitisers

Feel
- Changing floor surfaces
- Change in temperature
- Confined space (lift)
- Heavy breathing (when using the stairs)
- Close proximity to others

Sight
- Reflections (glass and steel)
- Contrasting colours
- Stairs with handrails
- People overlooking the pool
- People entering & leaving the lift
Health & Wellbeing at WaterMarc

Sounds
- Echoes
- Grunts & Groans from gym attendees
- Beeping & buzzing
- Footsteps on timber floor
- Exercise machine sounds

Smells
- Sports ointments
- Body odours (close proximity)
- Sanitisers
- Air conditioning
- Deodorant & perfumes

Feel
- Close proximity to others
- Change in floor surface
- Elevated heart rate
- Elevated body temperature
- Body anxiety

Sight
- Dark ceiling
- Gym equipment
- Contrasting colours
- Timber floors
- Turnstiles

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