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Arrival at WaterMarc

WaterMarc Banyule, constructed on a hillside and situated on Flintoff Street, is a substantial facility composed of concrete and glass. The Banyule City Council occupies the top floor, lending the building the appearance of a large office block.

There are four entry points to the venue: the top-level car park, the local shopping precinct, Flintoff Street (dominated by the large water slide), and the basement car park beneath the building. 

Accessible car parking spaces are available directly in front of the entrance, including bicycle racks and bench chairs for seating. A step-free access from the accessible car park in front facilitates easier entry.

The building of WaterMarc and Banyule City Council looks like a large ship from the front car park filled with lots of vehicles. The brick floor on the car park is subdivided into dark grey and light grey painted sections with yellow arrows pointed in opposite directions. The yellow arrow in the light grey floor section is pointed toward the venue, while the yellow arrow in the dark grey section is pointed opposite.
The same floor design with two distinct colours is shown in this image. Found on both sides of this walkway are a brown long bench, a garden filled with bushes, and a medium-sized tree with significant foliage. On the right side, however, is a tree in a colourful painted large pot. This image also shows a closer look at the amazing architectural design of WaterMarc.
Crossing on Flintoff Street to one of the entry points near the water slide in WaterMarc. The crossing is marked by the white broken lines. Two stop lights can be seen within the central reservation. There is a 40-kilometre-per-hour speed limit road sign on this street. Surrounding the perimeter near the water slide is a black metal fence.
Entry to WaterMarc via the carpark basement is through automatic glass double doors with grey-painted edges. On the right side of this door is a blue vertical signboard containing the floor levels and their corresponding offices and amenities inside the venue. A neon green light with a running man icon representing the fire exit sign is on the topmost part of the door. Visible through the glass doors are the elevators on the right corner and cars parked in the basement.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Vehicles driving past
  2. External weather conditions (e.g. wind)
  3. People talking & laughing
  4. Vehicle & traffic sound
Smell

Smells

  1. External weather conditions
  2. Fresh air
  3. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
  4. Concrete
Touch

Feel

  1. External weather conditions
  2. Change in floor surfaces
  3. Anxiety (size & scale of facility)
  4. Disorientation
  5. Excitement
Sight

Sight

  1. Reflections
  2. Contrasting colours
  3. Bright lights
  4. Large water slide
  5. Pedestrians

Entrance to WaterMarc

Entrance to Watermarc Banyule is through double automatic glass sliding doors. Upon entry, the reception counter, featuring a lower desk for seated assistance, is directly ahead and extends into the distance. To the left is a small retail area offering swimwear, goggles, and accessories.

Further to the left is the entrance to the café. This area is modern and well-organised, although it does become busy, and hence has lane ropes for customers to queue during these peak times.

To the right, there is a lift and stairs with handrails leading to Level 1. A gated turnstile entry is positioned on the right, allowing members to scan their membership card. Automatic glass doors lead to the aquatic centre.

One arm away from the hip-length white reception counter, to the left, is a white automatic alcohol dispenser placed between two colourful marketing signboards. Reception staff can be identified by their sky blue and black uniforms. The ceiling is unique due to the floating appearance of the brown-lined ceiling caused by the black-painted areas. Beyond the reception counter are the elevator and the stairs. At the back is the automatic glass doors leading to the Aquatic Centre.
There is a small retail offering on this floor found just before the white reception desk consisting of swimwear for kids, and directly opposite to it are other swimming essentials available for purchase. From this position, the queue of customers is well-regulated by grey metal stanchions with black lane ropes. The white flat section covering the grey room at the back of the reception counter is filled with white CCTV cameras pointed in different directions.
View from the left retail section before the reception counter. Heading to the right, from the entrance door, are two grey-painted doors with a fire hydrant and hose reel label, while the other has a fire indicator panel label. Next to these doors is a blurry blue glass window at the bottom part, while the upper part is clear. There were sofa chairs and some potted plants against this black wall with a blurry glass window.
Beyond the reception counter, there are grey turnstiles that have small rectangular glass barriers blocking the entryway. Members can easily pass through these turnstiles and scan their membership cards to gain access. A small no-entry sign, in black and white, can be seen on both sides of these turnstiles. After passing through these turnstiles, customers will find a stair to the left, another automatic glass door straight ahead, and a green window glass with a red sofa chair to the right.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoes (due to roof & floor tiles)
  2. Loud when busy
  3. Buzzing & beeping
  4. Air conditioning
  5. People talking
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (mild)
  2. Café aroma
  3. Air conditioning
  4. Sanitisers
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others
  2. Change in floor surface
  3. Change in temperature
  4. Anxiety (during peak hours)
  5. Excitement
Sight

Sight

  1. Bright lights (roof)
  2. Modern space
  3. Contrasting colours
  4. People queuing
  5. Turnstile

Aquatic Centre at WaterMarc

Upon entering the aquatic facility through the automatic glass doors, to the left lies the Splash Park, complete with a slide and various water features such as sprinklers, hoops, and showers. The pool deck is furnished with tables and chairs, offering a comfortable spot for parents or guardians to watch their children.

Another attraction is the Tantrum Alley Water Slide and Pipeline, designed for those seeking an adrenaline rush. Nearby, both the 50m and 25m pools are accessible via steps and ramps with handrails. A unisex bathroom with accessible amenities is also conveniently located adjacent to the pools.

The automatic glass doors with two black horizontal lines to the Aquatic facility are open. From this position, white and green chairs are available on the left side. Further to the left are the water slides and splash parks with red and yellow water fountain tubes. The large blue aircon ducts combined with the white roof dominate the space on the ceiling. The facility's glass windows allow for a natural view of the outside environment and let in natural light, which is a calming feature.
View inside the Aquatic Centre at WaterMarc. The floor in the facility is grey. There are white tables and chairs to the left. Within the pool are red and yellow large circles with water fountains and a big water slide funnel. Lifeguards wearing yellow and orange uniforms can be seen around the pools. White no running signs are scattered on the spaces around the pool.
A closer look at the water slides and splash parks inside the Aquatic Centre at WaterMarc. The splash park can be distinguished by red, yellow, and blue painted floors, yellow and red tubes spurting out water, and large yellow and red rings with water fountains. Climbing through the top of the orange water slide is through a yellow stair with blue handrails. The park is lit by LED lights.
Children wearing blue swimwear are climbing the white stairs with handrails while carrying a sky-blue inflatable swimming ring. This stair leads to the starting point of the large green and blue water slide funnel. Beneath the stair are two exit points of the water slide with a medium flow of water. The glass windows on the right are covered by floor-to-ceiling blue curtains. A “Tantrum Alley” and “The Pipeline” can be seen mounted on the handrails at the top.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Children laughing & shouting
  2. Water splashing
  3. Exhaust extraction fans
  4. Water sprinkling
  5. Instructions from coaches
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (strong)
  2. Wet/damp clothes
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Soap & toiletries (bathroom)
Touch

Feel

  1. Temperature changes
  2. Anxiety (when loud & busy)
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Adrenaline rush (when using the slides)
  5. Wet
Sight

Sight

  1. Contrasting colours (blue & white)
  2. Waterfalls, water slides
  3. Children playing & parents waiting
  4. Life guards
  5. Large area

Café at WaterMarc

The Healthlink Crew Café is situated just through the first door on the left from reception, accessible via sliding glass doors marked by clear directional signage. The café serves a variety of fresh offerings, including salad bowls, freshly cut sandwiches, oven bakes, focaccias, wraps and a variety of hot and cold drinks.

This spacious, airy venue boasts ample room to move around, with tiled flooring, tables of various shapes, and comfortable chairs. The area overlooks the aquatic facilities, allowing the sounds and smells from the pool and slides to permeate the atmosphere.

An accessible bathroom is also conveniently located in this area.

A corridor with a large open space for a walkway. The brick floor design is subdivided into dark grey and light grey painted sections. Placed against the glass windows are red & orange square-shaped cushion chairs. On the right is a white, polished block with a grey stripe design and a central digital screen. Below it is a wooden plant box and blue-green office chairs. At the end of this corridor is the seating area of the Café.
The first door to the left of reception is the café via the automatic glass sliding doors, with directional signage showing access to Café (as well as directions to the Council offices and lifts/stairs). On the white area, the bottom of the left sliding door is Banyule City Council and its logo. The ceiling inside has a unique brow colour and line pattern coupled with long lengths of fluorescent lights.
The image shows the automatic glass sliding doors to the left of the reception area. In the middle of the pathway from the automatic glass sliding doors is a dark grey painted tile flooring. On the left side is a glass window with the large letter “G”. This image also shows a large, airy space with plenty of room to move, tables of differing shapes, and comfortable chairs.
An elegant and sophisticated aura inside the Café at WaterMarc. The atmosphere in the Café feels light and calming due to the oak, white, and grey, tables and chairs. The Café is manned by staff wearing black polo. The Café counter has a marble and industrial modern look. There are people ordering at the counter while others are already seated and enjoying the view of the happy people enjoying the Aquatic Centre.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Children laughing
  3. Café & restaurant sounds
  4. People talking
Smell

Smells

  1. Food aroma
  2. Restaurant aroma
  3. Chlorine (light)
  4. Sanitisers
  5. Air conditioning
Touch

Feel

  1. Touching food
  2. Hungry & thirsty
  3. Hot & cold food
  4. Relaxed & calm
  5. Money/credit card handling
Sight

Sight

  1. Natural light
  2. Contrasting colours
  3. Café & restaurant equipment
  4. Foods on display
  5. Pool (overlooking)

Accessing Level One at WaterMarc

The Gym and sporting facilities are located on Level 1. Passing through the turnstiles from the reception area, there is a stair with handrails leading up to Level 1. Alternatively, visitors can use the elevators, accessible via a corridor in between the stairs and reception desk.

After walking through the turnstiles from the reception area, is a walnut wooden stairwell with a glass side cover and handrails up to Level One. Underneath the stairwell is a grey door with a “Party Zone” label on it. On the right of this door is directional signage showing the direction of each amenity.
The walls encompassing the elevators at WaterMarc have a grey rugged surface that consists of varying stick lengths. The left wall shows the ground floor and Level 1 with their amenities. At the upper portion of these walls are the digital notifications indicating which floor level the lift is currently in.
Right beside the elevator buttons is directional signage showing the floor levels as well as directions to the carpark, Café, and access to the main street. The buttons available are from 1 to 4, G, B, LG, emergency telephone, and open/close.
The image shows a digital screen on the left wall containing directional signage showing the floor levels and what rooms and amenities can be found on that floor. The wall also has a grey rugged surface that consists of varying stick lengths. On the white wall in front is an arrow pointing to the direction of the Child Care facility. Grey rectangular sofa chairs are placed against the walls of this corridor.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoes
  2. Sounds form aquatic area
  3. Children laughing
  4. Elevators sounds
  5. People talking
Smell

Smells

  1. Cleaning products
  2. Chlorine (mild)
  3. Air conditioning
  4. Sanitisers
Touch

Feel

  1. Changing floor surfaces
  2. Change in temperature
  3. Confined space (lift)
  4. Heavy breathing (when using the stairs)
  5. Close proximity to others
Sight

Sight

  1. Reflections (glass and steel)
  2. Contrasting colours
  3. Stairs with handrails
  4. People overlooking the pool
  5. People entering & leaving the lift

Health & Wellbeing at WaterMarc

Health and Wellbeing is located on Level 1, accessible via a lift or stairs with handrails to the right of the reception. Upon reaching Level 1, visitors enter through an automatic sliding glass door.

Access to this area is controlled by a gated entry, where members can swipe their cards or use a day pass. The facility has timber flooring with a range of cardio machines, including numerous accessible equipment options. 

Additionally, there are several distinct studios: a Group Exercise Studio with timber floors and a stage, a Well Being Studio which is an open, empty space with a stage, and a Cycle Studio, a narrower space densely packed with cycles. Each studio is separate and accessed via manual glass doors.

The Gymnasium at Watermark has a space that is very modern with timber flooring and a dark ceiling with fluoro lighting. Several treadmills on the left are arranged next to each other while on the right are commercial rowing machines.
An open door to the Gymnasium at WaterMarc. On the left is a grey rectangular plant box and a black metal holder for an alcohol dispenser. On the right is a caution saying no bags are allowed inside and trainers/runners must be worn at all times. There is also a frame containing the map of the venue. Before guests can utilise the gymnasium they must pass through turnstiles where access is provided once a membership card or day pass is swiped.
Entry doors to the Group Exercise Studio at WaterMarc. The glass doors are covered with a large grey cover, making it impossible to see what's happening inside or what it looks like. There are marketing posters found on the glass walls and a “Class Use Only” sign slightly above the metal handle. Some of the locker cabinets on the left are open.
A large open space inside the Group Exercise Studio. The timber floor is well-polished and reflects the light coming from the fluorescent lights on the ceiling. There is a large speaker on the left side of the black platform which serves as a little stage. On the white wall behind it is a large mirror that shows the whole space of the room. Small speakers, an analog clock, and wall fans are mounted on the walls of this room. On the right is a painted wall of a woman, water, sports, and forest.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoes
  2. Grunts & Groans from gym attendees
  3. Beeping & buzzing
  4. Footsteps on timber floor
  5. Exercise machine sounds
Smell

Smells

  1. Sports ointments
  2. Body odours (close proximity)
  3. Sanitisers
  4. Air conditioning
  5. Deodorant & perfumes
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others
  2. Change in floor surface
  3. Elevated heart rate
  4. Elevated body temperature
  5. Body anxiety
Sight

Sight

  1. Dark ceiling
  2. Gym equipment
  3. Contrasting colours
  4. Timber floors
  5. Turnstiles
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