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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.

Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre is a large low set building designed with natural colour schemes with creams, whites and grey. There are large disabled parking spaces in front of the building and its access aisles can easily be seen with the yellow floor markings. The grey building façade has the name of the centre and the company’s logo.
A closer view of the right front side of the building where a pedestrian lane with white markings can be seen and the disabled parking spaces. The adjoining carpark is newly planted with trees. The trunks are still thin and each tree has fewer leaves. There is a roofed walkway from the right side of the building going to the other side.
A closer look of the right front view of the building that’s low set, designed with natural colour schemes with creams, whites and grey. Some newly-planted trees and round and rectangular brown benches can be seen on this front view. The trunks of the trees are thin and plant braces are still attached to the lower part of the trees. There are also round grassed landscapes that offer a green view. The outdoor flooring has mostly grey surfaces with red linings.
A closer look of the front right view of the building that shows the glass wall and doors and the walkway roof that’s made of wood supported by the white pillars. A nearby bench is shown in this view that has beige and brown surfaces.
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.

The entrance to Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre will give you a refreshing and pleasant energy as the place is clean and has an inviting ambiance. To the right is a timber clad stairwell to access upstairs. It has large white circular fluorescent ceiling lights that serve as the focal point of the hallway. A long brown lobby bench has a built-in plant space and sets of white tables and chairs can be seen as you enter the premises.
This is the view from the timber clad stairwell where you can see sets of tables and chairs. The green plants on the built-in plant plot of the lobby bench matches its brown seat surface. There is also a hanging white circular fluorescent ceiling light in the middle of the lobby area. The entrance door wall is white and the wall above the café area immediately to the right of the main door is beige.
This is the view near the main entrance where you can see the lobby and the hallway going to the other sections of the center. Near the island counter is a set of a white table with white chairs and next to it is the built-in plant shelf of the lobby bench. In the middle of the hallway is a large white circular fluorescent ceiling light above a timber-clad stairwell to the second floor. More tables and chairs are available aligned to the wooden stairwell partition.
This is the middle section of the hallway where there are two more lobby benches available and white, black and pastel blue-green chairs. Walking straight to the hallway will lead you to the elevator with a wooden design and has glass walls on both sides. It has the big letter G on the left and the right side has the building directory. There is a huge monitor at the left side of the lobby benches with a sign above saying “Courts 1-3”.
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.

This is the access to the large aquatic centre that has a set of double automatic doors. A huge poster with the words "Your child, your focus" and a picture of a young child is located to the immediate right of the first door. More posters can be seen as you enter the second door.
A standee is placed on the side of the pool that has instructions on how to use the slide and also includes safety precautions. The space's entrance is dominated by the splash park with a variety of colors, as well as the two other pools on the left and another one behind it. There are different activities kids can do while spending time in this pool as it has a sliding area available and other playing equipment designed for kids.
This picture shows the other side of the large aquatic centre. Kids can engage in a variety of activities while at the pool, thanks to the colorful waterpark sliding area and other kid-friendly playthings, with shades of blue and yellow. The pool has light brown lines-like ceiling that matches the multi-coloured splash park. The floor tiles also have a touch of brown. There are available long chairs on the sides of the waterpark.
It is a large swimming pool next to the splash park that extends from one end of the area to the other with a huge white ceiling and lights. The pool has a dark blue and white frame. It has silver pool ladders and handrails that provide a safe and convenient way to enter and exit the pool. Long wooden chairs with metal legs on the side of the pool are also available.
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.

The other side of the outdoor pool reflects eight pool lanes with black markings on the pool floor. The expansive grassed landscaped scenery on the other end of the rectangular pool creates a relaxed and casual setting. The shorter side of the pool has the canopy that provides shade to the guests who stay on this side. The other two sides of the pool have the tiled flooring. From afar, a low-set building can be seen.
An outdoor pool at Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre that has a natural color contrast between the blue pool and the green grass and trees, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. There is designated pavement for guests to be able to explore this area. There are a couple of trees that are newly-planted as the trunks are thin and still have braces.
This outdoor pool has an access pool stair on its left, a pool pod and a white canopy that looks like a half tent. The other two sides of the pool have tiled flooring. From a distance, a low-set building can be seen. On the other end of the rectangular pool, the expansive grassed landscaped scenery reflects eight pool lanes with black markings on the pool floor.
This outdoor pool showcases a pool pod that is placed on the side of the pool access stair. A white canopy is built on the right side of the pool. The lane markers are reflected on the water with long letter T-like black markings. A refreshing view from this side lets you see the indoor aquatic center and the building façade having the blue sky as its background.
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.

Inside the crèche are bag storage cupboards, multiple child size desks and an accessible child-size sink. The white pillar supporting the ceiling is attached to the white island counter. Close to it, are dark blue chairs tucked under the round table. At the corner, you will see a stacked round playthings with colors white, black and yellow. A wall-mounted television on the right side of the room can be seen and where a close round table and green kiddie chairs are set.
A child care facility section of the recreation centre that has double glass doors. As you move inside, you will find a white safety fence. Circular white and blue featured hanging objects are attached to the white ceiling. The room’s design is child-friendly and gives a high level of safety as all of the materials such as the tables and chairs are especially made for kids.
Upon entry to the Creche, you will see this section at the right side of the room. The low fence is attached to the white wall where a dark grey thick wallpaper is glued on its bottom section to provide better coverage for kids. Next to it is a wooden themed toilet that has a signage on the first cubicle door that says “Ambulant Toilet”. There’s a long black divider-like pillar that’s attached to the right wall of the toilet.
The inside view of the ambulant toilet that showcases three different wall surfaces. The right wall has a plain grey wall where the tissue holders are mounted. The back wall is designed with small grey tiles. It has a white toilet bowl with a black push button for the flush function and black handrails on both sides. The brown wall to the right is actually the partition of the two toilet units. There is also a toilet bowl cleaner placed in the corner.
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.

These indoor courts offer a vibrant atmosphere because of the ceiling’s white paint and good lighting. It has a pastel blue-green surface with colorful lines and curves marked on the floor. Its left side has the soccer goal and opposite to it is the glass walls with access doors in the middle. In the partition section of the two courts are available seats and tables.
This is the view of one of the indoor courts that has a pathway with a white ceiling leading you to the glass door at the other end. Mounted on that white ceiling is a black rectangular signage that has the arrows showing direction on what direction to follow to find the other sections of the stadium. This side of the stadium gives the guests an overall view of an indoor court with white ceiling ang good lighting that makes the place vibrant and tidy.
The stadium’s two other courts with varnished timber flooring. These courts have ceiling suspended adjustable basketball goals. The other end of the court is dedicated to the guest who will watch the games as there are several rows of seats available. The partition of the two courts has a black floor dedicated for single-row chairs. This section offers a high-level atmosphere because of the ceiling’s white paint with a combination of good lighting.
The inside view of the stadium’s toilet with white walls and grey tiles. From the door’s view you will see at the opposite corner the white back to wall toilet suite that has a blue seat lid and a white back support. Near the toilet bowl are inverted L and a straight black grab handles and tissue paper and its holder mounted on the wall. There is also an extendable corner curved shower rod with white curtain, a white sink with liquid soap dispenser.
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.

An open glass door that shows the different fitness equipment such as cardio-vascular machines, resistance weights, and more. The dark floor has a good contrast with low white ceilings and bright fluorescent lights. The room’s right door has some papers glued on it such as colourfully plotted gym schedule and timetable. The left side has the fitness room signage with a combination of white and black design.
The inside view of the fitness room shows grey flooring, white ceiling, different modern fitness equipment with shades of black and grey. The lighting in every corner of the club is optimized and so it encourages a high level of energy and good vibes inside the fitness room.
It’s the other side of the fitness room where you will see the glass doors from far left and different fitness equipment occupying most of the floor. The lighting is optimized in every area of the club, which promotes a vibrant and high level of energy. Open and lockers with doors are available at the end corner of the gym. The room has a minimalistic theme because of its white, grey and black colors used.
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.

This is the view of function room 1 from its main door. Immediately on the left side of the door is the signage that says “Function Room 01” with a people sign icon on it. The door’s casing is black with silver door handles. The function room is large enough that guests have a wide space good enough to walk around. The room view looks pleasant as the bright fluorescent lighting and white and blue round ceiling ornaments is a contrast to the grey carpeted floor.
A pleasant design tone is presented by the contrast of the grey carpet and the white ceiling. There are bright fluorescent lighting and white and blue round ceiling ornaments that come with different sizes. There are several sets of white long tables and black office chairs in the middle of the room and other sets on both sides of the room.
This is the end side of the function room where the staff room is. It has two doors that both have a signage that says “Staff Only”. These doors are painted white with black casing. On the left side of the door are the glass windows where you could see what’s inside the staff room. On the right side of the second door is the white wall where a huge television is mounted, below it is a long white table. The room’s left side is where another manual door is placed that is accessible by the guests.
The inside view of the toilet with white walls and grey tiles. Immediate to the left is the white back to wall toilet suite that has a blue seat lid to assist guests with low vision. There is also a black trash bin with a beige cover and above it is the black grab rail. The wider wall of the toilet has two black hooks and a mounted hand dryer. In the middle part of this wall, you will find a grey digital door lock.
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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