Hovea Drive Residence

Applied in staggered panels, the colours are set to a rhythm as if to appear random on the wall. This assists in reducing the scale of the wall, reflects the varied form and scale of elements in the natural environment and suggests movement in the static composition.

The exterior is finished in Environmental Choice approved Resene Lumbersider waterborne low sheen tinted to Resene Bluegrass (mid tone green), Resene Compass (blue grey slate), Resene Escapade (grey blue), Resene Flashback (fire orange) and Resene Lime White (crisp white).

As the coloured wall faces east-northeast, part of its appeal is the change in lighting intensity that it receives at various times across the day. Bright morning light reinforces the depth of the colours and also creates a dappled effect from the shadows of the significant trees adjacent to the site. It signifies that the day has commenced. Afternoons see the wall in shadow and the colours are draped in a softly lowering light until sunset.

Colours used: Resene Bluegrass, Resene Compass, Resene Escapade, Resene Flashback, Resene Lime White.

Products used: Resene Lumbersider.

Architectural Specifier: Chris Lillis, Crisilis Architecture
Building Contractor: Debra Lillis
Colour Selection: Chris Lillis
Project: Resene Total Colour Awards 2010
From the Resene News – issue 4/2010

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