School refurbishment - Western Springs College

"Fresh and expressive of the multi-cultural neighbourhood it serves" - that was the image arising out of a brief for the refurbishment of Western Springs College with the help of Resene.

Following the recent administration block extension, the project involved repainting the school hall, a variety of classroom blocks and the rumaki on the school marae.

The building explores a number of socially, culturally and aesthetically sensitive realms that are often marginalised. One such area is colour, and the early inclusion of a Resene's colour consultant to develop the interior and exterior colour schemes captured the simplicity and unity of the 21st century.

Upon the acceptance of the Resene colour scheme and paint specification, a Resene Architectural Representative managed the tender process and obtained quotes and extensions on behalf of the school.

The transformation of the archetypal school decorated in a broad range of outdated colours into a modern and attractive learning environment was achieved using a simple palette of just three colours.

Resene Lumbersider was used for the weatherboards and Enamacryl waterbased enamel for the joinery.

Inside, subdued tones of hessian, pastels and varnished wood have given way to a sumptuous palette of refreshing Resene colours selected from a range of Resene Environmental Choice paints providing a safer environment for both pupils and staff. Resene Zylone Sheen has been used on the walls and ceilings, while Enamacryl waterbased enamel has been used on doorways and other trim work for its hardwearing properties.

Architect (Administration Block Extension): Jensen Chambers & Young
Painting Contractor: Brett Lendich Painting and Matassa Coatings
Property Convenor: Parallel Directions

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