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Wurdi Baierr Stadium Visual Story

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Arrival & Parking

The Wurdi Baierr Stadium, located in Wadawurrung Way in Torquay, Victoria, is a low-set building with corrugated irregular-shaped metal panels on the main roof. The architecture combines concrete and glass, with striking red panels.

The parking area includes clearly marked accessible car parking spaces, with a smooth pathway and concrete ramp leading to the entrance. The stadium is surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a sports field. The entrance features automatic sliding doors. Visitors are likely arriving for sports events, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement.

The available disabled parking in the carpark from Merrijig drive. Council offices to the left, construction to the right. Carparks look towards the oval and path to access Wurdi Baierr stadium
View from disabled carparks towards the oval, grant pavillion and path to access Wurdi Baierr stadium. Construction to the left, Council offices to the right. Image includes view of highjump course.
Access to the path to Wurdi Baierr stadium from the disabled parking.
View of the path to access Wurdi Baierr stadium. Path begins alongside construction on the left and a grassy area on the right.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Distant sports
  2. Vehicle engines
  3. Birds chirping
  4. Footsteps on pavement
  5. Doors sliding
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh grass
  2. Vehicle exhaust
  3. Concrete
  4. Clean air
  5. Construction dust
Touch

Feel

  1. Gentle breeze
  2. Cool air
  3. Smooth pavement
  4. Warm sunlight
  5. Concrete underfoot
Sight

Sight

  1. Modern building
  2. Red panels
  3. Temporary construction works
  4. Sports field
  5. Gardens

Reception & Meeting Spaces

Upon entering through the double automatic sliding glass doors, the reception desk is directly ahead. The desk is sleek, with a white surface and a blue accent. The floor has geometric patterns, and large windows allow natural light to fill the space.

Hearing loops are available from the reception area on request. At the back of the reception desk is the Kiosk offering cold drinks and light snacks. A seating area is adjacent providing a space for visitors to relax.

To the left is a small meeting room enclosed by glass walls, accessible through an outward-opening glass door. To the right is a larger meeting room with similar design features, including carpeting. Both rooms provide functional spaces for meetings or collaborative work.

A modern reception area with a sleek white desk featuring a blue accent light at the base. On the desk are computers, a small plant, and office supplies. Behind the desk, there's a wall with horizontal wooden panels on the left and a glass partition on the right. The ceiling has geometric lighting patterns, and the floor is a mix of grey and black tiles. In the background, there are seating areas and a colourful mural.
A modern reception area with a sleek, white desk illuminated by blue lighting underneath. On the right, there are computer monitors and office supplies. To the left, a glass-walled meeting room with a table and chairs. The floor features a geometric pattern in shades of grey and teal. The ceiling has linear LED lights arranged in a dynamic pattern. In the background, a colourful mural is visible on the wall.
A small meeting room with glass walls and a black frame. Inside, a rectangular table is surrounded by several chairs. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the white wall. The floor is carpeted in dark grey. Outside the room, the floor is a darker shade with a geometric pattern. To the left, there is a large window showing a view of greenery and a perforated red metal structure. The ceiling has recessed lighting and air conditioning vents.
A small meeting room with a rectangular table surrounded by six chairs. The room has light green walls and a dark carpeted floor. On the right wall, there are two narrow, horizontal windows. The left side features a glass wall with a door, providing a view into a larger, open area with a patterned floor. The ceiling has recessed lighting.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Sirens & buzzers (during games)
  2. Ball sports sounds
  3. Television
  4. Crowd noise (during games)
  5. Air conditioning hum
Smell

Smells

  1. Body odour
  2. Disinfectant
  3. Rubber soles
  4. Slight sweat
  5. Mild perfume
Touch

Feel

  1. Smooth surfaces
  2. Cool air
  3. Soft carpet
  4. Firm chairs
  5. Changing floor surface (tiles-carpet)
Sight

Sight

  1. White desk
  2. Blue accent
  3. Glass walls
  4. Patterned flooring
  5. Bright, natural light

Courts 1 & 2

Courts 1 and 2 at Wurdi Baierr Stadium are modern spaces with high ceilings, large glass windows, and polished wooden floors marked for various ball games. The industrial ceiling features exposed beams and ample lighting. To access the courts from the entrance, turn right and go through an inward-opening glass door.

The courts have tiered seating for spectators. Along the corridor and across from the courts’ entrance are the amenities, including an accessible bathroom with a toilet, shower, grab bars, and a Changing Places room equipped with a hoist and adult changing table.

A corridor with a patterned grey and white floor and a high ceiling. On the left, there are chairs and a wall with windows. Overhead signs indicate directions to courts and facilities. On the right, large glass doors lead to a spacious indoor sports court with a wooden floor and high, metal-beamed ceiling. A green exit sign is above the door, and bins are placed nearby.
A spacious indoor basketball court with a polished wooden floor. On the left, there are wall-mounted fire hoses and a glass door. In the centre, basketball hoops hang from the ceiling, and the court is marked with various coloured lines. On the right, there are benches and a stack of chairs. The ceiling is high with exposed metal beams and skylights, allowing natural light to illuminate the space. The walls are a mix of dark and light grey.
A corridor with a geometric patterned floor in shades of grey and blue. On the left, there's an open door leading to a large indoor sports hall with a wooden floor, benches, and a basketball hoop. Two bins are placed against the wall near the door. The ceiling has linear lights. On the right, there are signs for toilets, and at the end of the corridor, glass doors open to another area with visible seating.
A spacious accessible bathroom with grey tiled flooring and a white ceiling. On the left, there is a foldable changing table with a sign indicating a maximum weight limit. The centre features a toilet with support rails and a wall-mounted hoist. On the right, there are two horizontal grab bars and a sink. A waste bin is positioned near the toilet, and a partial view of a mirror is visible above the sink.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoing footsteps
  2. Basketball dribbling
  3. Cheering crowd
  4. Buzzing lights
  5. Squeaking shoes
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh wood
  2. Clean air
  3. Slight sweat
  4. Disinfectant
  5. Rubber soles
Touch

Feel

  1. Smooth floor
  2. Cool air
  3. Body movement
  4. Excitement & anticipation
  5. Changing floor surface (tiles-timber
Sight

Sight

  1. High ceilings
  2. Glass windows
  3. Wooden courts
  4. Basketball hoops
  5. Changing room

Courts 3 & 4

Courts 3 & 4 feature polished wooden floors and a mix of glass and wood elements. Manual inward-opening glass doors provide entry. Along the corridor are the amenities which include a unisex toilet with a shower equipped with grab bars, a shower bench, and a hand basin. 

These courts are used by the school during the day and are open to the public after school hours. Tiered seating is available for spectators. To reach these courts, follow the second corridor to the right of the reception and enter through an outward-opening glass door.

Glass double doors with metal handles open into a corridor. The floor is dark grey with a ribbed mat at the entrance. The corridor has wooden panelling on the left and glass walls on the right, displaying notices. The ceiling features linear lights. A fire extinguisher is mounted on the left wall, and a bin is visible further down the corridor.
A hallway with a dark floor leads to a gymnasium. On the left, there are double glass doors with a "Fire Hose Reel" sign and an illuminated green exit sign above. On the right, large glass doors open to a wooden-floored gym with tiered seating and benches along the wall. The gym has high ceilings with exposed beams and large windows.
A spacious indoor sports hall with a polished wooden floor marked for basketball. On the left, there are large banners on the wall with words like "ZEALLY" and "SURF COAST SECONDARY." The ceiling is high with exposed beams and bright overhead lights. On the right, there are glass doors with metal handles. The far wall has additional banners and a basketball hoop. The hall is well-lit and empty, with no people present.
A spacious indoor basketball court with polished wooden flooring and marked lines in red, blue, and black. The ceiling is high with metal beams and bright overhead lights. On the left, there are large windows with mesh coverings. The right side features wooden benches. The far wall displays banners, including "BELLS" and "BIRDROCK," above a row of doors and windows. The basketball hoop is suspended from the ceiling.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoing footsteps
  2. Ball bouncing
  3. Doors opening
  4. Distant chatter
  5. Air conditioning hum
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh wood
  2. Clean air
  3. Slight sweat
  4. Disinfectant
  5. Rubber from shoes
Touch

Feel

  1. Smooth floor
  2. Cool air
  3. Body movement
  4. Changing floor surface (tiles-timber
  5. Sweat
Sight

Sight

  1. Timber floors
  2. Glass doors
  3. Basketball hoops
  4. Benches
  5. High ceilings
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