From the Resene News – issue 2/2009
Colour connection - Broadwater Shores High Rise and Villas
The Broadwater Shores High Rise and Villas on Marine Parade in Runaway Bay, Gold Coast were in need of a full exterior repaint as the once warm shade of apricot that graced the exterior was looking much the worse for wear and decidedly dated.
The high rise and villas are located within a stone’s throw of the beach necessitating the selection of a durable exterior paint finish to ensure it could withstand the ravages of nature. Environmental Choice approved Resene X-200 waterproofing membrane was selected, providing elastomeric and weatherproofing properties.
The palette was modernised through a combination of Resene Villa White (smooth yellow white), Resene Triple Tea (complex neutral) and Resene Monkey (deep walnut brown). A suggestion to use the same shade Resene Triple Tea on the villa roofs bridges the gap between the low rise villas and high rise main complex giving a more cohesive appearance.
With a body corporate managing the building, the colour selection process included use of the Resene RenderRite electronic rendering service so multiple colour scheme options could be considered and the favourite agreed upon before any painting took place. This helped to define and cement colour decisions and provide confidence that the end result would achieve the desired aesthetic.
The modern neutral colour palette has cut years off the perceived age of the building, especially when compared to its previous apricot dressing.
Painting Contractor: Marrvale Pty Ltd
Resene: Sarah Langstaff, Brisbane Gold Coast Architectural Representative; Dave Sargent, Queensland Decorative Manager
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