A place that has a special significance to my loved ones and me is a rehabilitation center. Accordingly, the present essay focuses on describing such a facility with the purpose of explaining the dominant impression of an individual upon setting foot in the institution’s lobby. When a person first enters rehab, they will feel their sensors reacting to a unique odor, neutral-colored atmosphere, soothing music, freshly-looking surfaces of furniture, and water of an unusual taste.
Upon opening the lobby door of the rehab, a special scent strikes the visitor. The odor smells like a combination of cleaning detergent and car air freshener. The fragrance is similar to what a hospital scents like but significantly less pungent. It seems that the employees cleanse the facility very often, thus causing the smell, yet the workers try not to create an intense odor so as to avoid bothering those receiving treatment.
Once the sensory system registers the rehab’s fragrance, the person sees the place’s neutral atmosphere. The walls of the lobby have beige paint with a slightly yellow tone, which contradicts the mostly brown-colored furniture of the reception desk and waiting area. The foyer has several windows, some plants, and posters with motivations. It appears that the lobby’s design strives to encourage but not overstimulate people.
After noticing the arrangement of the rehab’s foyer, the individual approaches the front desk and starts hearing soft music alongside the receptionist’s voice. The sound compares to harmonies from a hotel chain or elevator of a tall building. The facility is relatively quiet, but one can hear the distinct voices of employees and patients from different rooms, and the occasional ringing of the phone is the primary sound that disrupts the music.
When the receptionist asks the visitor to wait for a few minutes, the individual sits on an armchair in the lobby and notices that the furniture is clean and well-maintained. The person feels that the leather of the recliner has no wear and tear and can touch the polished surface of a small coffee table. Everything in the foyer appears sanitary and cordial to be in contact with due to its spotlessness.
While the visitor is waiting, the receptionist offers a glass of water, which has an unusual flavor. Although barely noticeable, the drink has a rather metal-like aftertaste, as if the individual consumed the beverage immediately after brushing their teeth and can still sense the toothpaste. The water in the rehab tastes excessively purified, and one may assume that the facility’s unique chemical smell contributes to the liquid’s flavor.
When entering rehab, a person’s sensors will react to a specific odor, and the visitor will notice a neutral-colored atmosphere, hear soft music, touch well-maintained surfaces, and feel an unusual water taste. The dominant impression of the individual may be moderately unsettling as the cleanliness may remind them of a hospital while the sound ambiance may bring to mind a nice hotel. The environment of a rehab facility is unique and can affect several sensors.