Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre Visual Story

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Arrival at Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre

Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre is a large low set building on an open expansive sports reserve. The building is a modern sports complex design with natural colour schemes with creams, whites and grey.

The adjoining car park has recently been planted with trees to provide shade in time. The main entrance is in the middle of the facility via step free pathways from the car park.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds chirping
  2. Crunching gravel (car tyres & footsteps)
  3. Vehicles moving
  4. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

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

Feel

  1. Anticipation
  2. Physical movement
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Feet on gravel
Sight

Sight

  1. Parked vehicles
  2. Pedestrians
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Expansive area
  5. Trees & grass

Entry at Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre

The entrance to Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre serves as a multi-functional space and central hub for movement between various sections of the facility. The foyer is two stories in height with the space dominated by large white circular fluorescent lights.

The main reception desk is offset toward the left and the café to the immediate left. To the right is a timber clad stairwell to access upstairs and directly beyond the reception is an elevator & access to the stadium & conference rooms.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echo
  2. Music
  3. Exercise classes (occasional)
  4. Directional instructions
  5. Beeping equipment
Smell

Smells

  1. Coffee aroma
  2. Cooked foods
  3. Chlorine (low)
  4. Controlled air environment
  5. Sanitiser
Touch

Feel

  1. Close personal proximity
  2. Human interaction anxiety
  3. Waiting/queueing
  4. Change in temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. High ceiling
  2. Bright circular fluorescent light
  3. People queueing
  4. Natural colour scheme
  5. People eating & drinking

Aquatic Centre at Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre

Access to the large aquatic centre is to the left of reception via a set of double automatic doors. The large exposed timber beams create a natural and safe tone to the centre. The multi-coloured splash park dominates the entry to the space along with the indoor 25m pool, learn to swim pool & the warm water program pool furthest to the right.

All pools are equipped with ramps and steps with handrails. Multiple change rooms, accessible bathrooms, and a Changing Places Facility are located within the Aquatic Centre.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Running water
  3. Excited people
  4. Safety instrutions
  5. Occasional shouting
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (mild-strong)
  2. Damp
  3. Wet towels & clothing
  4. Soap & toiletries (bathroom)
  5. Deodorant (close proximity)
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet & being splashed
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Elevated body temperature
  4. Shared personal space
  5. Fun
Sight

Sight

  1. People swimming & playing
  2. Splashing water
  3. Excited people
  4. Contrasting colours
  5. High timer ceiling

Outdoor 50m pool at Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre

To reach the outdoor pool, follow the concrete pathway that slices through the grass, just outside the indoor Aquatic Centre. Here, visitors find an outdoor 8-lane 50m pool, equipped with steps and handrails for easy access. A pool pod is also available, offering a lift for users with limited mobility to enjoy a swim. 

Overhead shade cloths are strategically placed near the pool to provide ample shading. The expansive grassy landscape surrounding the pool fosters a relaxed and casual atmosphere, with the blue of the pool creating a striking natural contrast against the green grass.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Rustling leaves
  2. Lapping water
  3. Vehicles & traffic sounds
  4. External weather sounds
Smell

Smells

  1. Mowed grass
  2. Chlorine (low)
  3. Trees
  4. Sunscreen scent
  5. Cleaning products
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet & being splashed
  2. Increased heart rate
  3. Increased body temperature
  4. Open space
  5. External weather environment
Sight

Sight

  1. Contrasting colours
  2. Expansive space
  3. People swimming
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Pool pod

Crèche at Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre

A child care/crèche facility is located down the corridor to the right from reception and adjacent to the Sports Stadium. Moving inside the electronic double doors is a child-proof safety fence.

Inside the crèche are bag storage cupboards, multiple child-size desks to complete various activities, and toys and games to play. Accessible child-size bathrooms and a mother's nursery are located within the crèche.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Excited children
  2. Children yelling
  3. Music
  4. Echo
  5. Directional instructions
Smell

Smells

  1. Cleaning products
  2. Baby hygiene products
  3. Body odours (close proximity)
  4. Water paints and kids crafts
  5. Food aroma (occasional)
Touch

Feel

  1. Social anxiety
  2. Shared personal space
  3. Multiple textures e.g. paint, clay, pens
  4. Fun & excitement
  5. Change in floor surface
Sight

Sight

  1. Barrier
  2. Natural primary colours
  3. Small space
  4. Children playing
  5. Small tables & chairs

Stadium at Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre

The sporting stadium at Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre is an extensive set of a six indoor courts with retractable seating in both banks of the courts opening seating for thousands of spectators.

Divided into two sections, three courts to the left have varnished timber flooring and three courts to the right with painted concrete floors both creating distinctive environments and sounds.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echo
  2. Bouncing balls
  3. Sports whistles
  4. Directional instructions
  5. Sudden yelling & shouting
Smell

Smells

  1. Controlled air environment
  2. Cleaning products (mild)
  3. Athletic body creams
  4. Body odours (close proximity)
  5. Deodorants & fragrances
Touch

Feel

  1. Large empty void
  2. Elevate heart rate
  3. Excitment
  4. Clapping
  5. Sweating
Sight

Sight

  1. Large void/space
  2. Very high ceilings
  3. Low level glare
  4. People exercising vigorously
  5. Crowds (occasional)

Gymnasium at Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre

The gymnasium at Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre is situated one level above the reception and can be accessed by either the staircase or the elevator. The step-free entrance leads to a room with low ceilings, illuminated by bright fluorescent lights, and covered with black rubber tiles.

The gym is equipped with an array of modern cardiovascular machines, including Treadmills, Recumbent Bikes, Chest Press Machines, Shoulder Press Machines, Lat Pull-downs, and Cable machines. Various weights are neatly arranged along the wall. The extensive air conditioning system provides significant air circulation.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Music
  2. People running
  3. Sudden shouting
  4. Sudden sharp noises (dropping weights)
  5. Heavy breathing
Smell

Smells

  1. Rubber (flooring)
  2. Body odours (close proximity)
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Sanitising products
  5. Controlled air environment
Touch

Feel

  1. Elevated heart rate
  2. Exhaustion
  3. Muscle burning sensation
  4. Body/image consciousness (anxiety)
  5. Elevated body temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. People exercising vigorously
  2. People sweating
  3. Bright lighting
  4. Sudden movements
  5. Colour contrast

Function rooms at Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre

The upstairs function rooms at Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre overlook both the 3 x wooden floor basketball courts and the aquatic centre. A high tech modern space with advanced audio visual equipment and hearing loops incorporated to a commercial kitchen offers full conference and corporate capacity.

The grey contrasting carpet with bright fluorescent lights and noise cancelling ceiling ornaments presents a professional & serious design tone. An accessible bathroom adjoins the space.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Air conditioning hum
  2. Echo/void
  3. Basketball (distant)
  4. Cheering (distant)
Smell

Smells

  1. Carpet
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Controlled air environment
  4. Cooking (occasional)
Touch

Feel

  1. Controlled air environment (cool)
  2. Controlled behaviour expectation
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Confined space
  5. Anxiety (while waiting)
Sight

Sight

  1. Grey contrasting & patterned carpets
  2. Bright flourescent lighting
  3. Low ceilings
  4. Professional office environment
  5. Tables & chairs
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