Department of Conservation

The inspiration for this project came naturally from the North Canterbury landscape of flax, tussock, forest, moss and rocky hillsides. The exterior of the building uses COLORSTEEL® Karaka and is clad in board and batten and rendered with Environmental Choice approved Resene Waterborne Woodsman in Resene Cedar. Natural timbers and stone filled Gabion baskets further accentuate the natural exterior.

The colours used throughout the interior are all soft earthy hues, incorporating Resene Lemon Grass (smoky grey green), Resene Sandstone (taupe brown), Resene Double Akaroa (deep taupe) and Resene Craigieburn (landscape brown), all creating a calm restful environment for both staff and visitors alike. Paint finishes are Environmental Choice approved with Resene Zylone Sheen waterborne low sheen on walls and ceilings in Resene Zylone 20 waterborne flat. The reception area features natural stone walls housed within additional Gabion baskets set alongside the glass counter top and plywood work station, drawing the natural exterior atmosphere through to the interior.

With calming material and colour selections inside and out, staff and visitors can go about their day in harmony with their surrounds.

Colours used: Resene Akaroa, Resene Cedar, Resene Double Akaroa, Resene Half Craigieburn, Resene Lemon Grass, Resene Quarter Akaroa, Resene Quarter Villa White, Resene Sandstone, COLORSTEEL® Karaka, COLORSTEEL® Zincalume.

Products used: Resene Zylone Sheen, Resene Waterborne Woodsman, Resene Zylone 20.

Architectural Specifier: M McMillan
Building Contractor: Leighs Construction
Colour Selection: Andrea Robertson Design
Interior Designer: Andrea Robertson Design
Painting Contractor: Spencer Painters
Project Management: Arrow International
Photographer: Hannah Baxter Photography
Project: Resene Total Colour Awards 2010
From the Resene News – issue 4/2010

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