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An iconic landmark in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, Warner Historic Hotel won the Hospitality Association of NZ 2004 Award for Excellence – Best Redeveloped Accommodation Hotel Award, rewarding the owners for a new look that fits with the existing building structure.

The exterior is finished in Resene X-200 weathertight membrane, a sympathetic lower sheen finish that softens the structure while protecting it from the elements. Hues of Resene Napa (grey beige) on walls, Resene Parchment (light beige) and Resene Bianca (light cream) on trim, and Resene Black Bean (dark green oxide) on windows imparts grace and understated style.

Inside Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen waterborne enamel and Resene Zylone Sheen low sheen acrylic share the wall space in an extensive palette of neutrals through main traffic ways, breaking into splashes of colour in social spots. Corridors of warm Resene Sidecar (soft yellow), ceilings of Resene Double Spanish White (beige neutral), dados of Resene Navarone (camel beige) and woodwork of Resene Pearl Lusta (classic cream) edge into rooms of Resene Grey Olive (green beige) joined by bathrooms in Resene Schist (green edged rock neutral).

When the social calendar calls, the palette breaks into hues of Resene Tuscany (terracotta) in the Maddison Lounge, Resene Bronze (dark brown) in the Café W Bar, Resene Racing Green (dark green) in the Ballies Bar, Resene Bulgarian Rose (deep maroon) in the Scott Room and Resene Dallas (mid brown) in the Games Room.

From the warm cream of Resene Pearl Lusta to the depth of Resene Bulgarian Rose, the palette stays true to the historic theming of the hotel while juxtaposing hues across rooms and features to suit modern guests. Warm undertones across the palette keep guests feeling warm and cosy on the inside, regardless of the weather on the outside.

From the Resene News – issue 2/2005

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