b'green thumbsbuilt element is as playful as the landscape between, signifying agridded rainscreen, with only two reveals offering up the toilet recognisably new entry point to the wider park, says Amandadoors painted in Resene Bahama Blue. This contrast gives greatReseneKisslingofAthfieldArchitectsLtd.Theprojectchallengesvisibility to the doors from the street, she says. To establish aPioneer Redhow colour can be used in a public, open space environment;difference between these accessible public toilets, the internalResene Resenewhere certain types of activities and play can be encouraged,walls are presented in two surrounds; one in Resene TangerineCoast Half Periglacial instructions are offered for use and tying it all together throughand the other in Resene Buttercupwith each giving off aBluevarious elements over a large area, she says. different, flattering glow when inside.A host of vibrant Resene paint colours and neutral timberFor the servery, the colour play of the large canopy roof is stains were used across the play equipment, the building exteriorechoed inside where the window head forms an internal plimsolPoint Wells Cricket Club, Point Wellsand the interior. To complement the paint hues selected, equallyline. Resene Buttercup doubles the overhead volume of yellow,AccordingtoPacStudiosAaronPaterson,thePointWells vivid playground surfacing forms an orange mound creating a highbelow the neutral Resene Half Jumbo grounds the walls.Cricket Club (PWCC) doesnt just like cricket, it loves it.point for a wide slide into the sandpit while a pink mix provides aThe service rooms are given a similar attention to colour,There is a sneaking suspicion that he may have a personal soft fall for the under-5s play equipment, which includes ropeproviding the ever luscious Resene Irresistible to the internal wallsconnection to the project, as he states that the original brief was gantries and swings. On the half court for basketball the rings ofand doors of the Council maintenance team service rooms. for a shed but it was abandoned due to rain, and perhaps lack of the hoops are crowned in Resene Studio. Withintheplayscape,ReseneBonfire,ReseneBigBang,ambition. Instead, it has been replaced by a joyous little folly The use of colour allowed us to create codified zones, whereResene April Sun, Resene Bordello and Resene Banana Split capdedicated to the game and all its absurdity.certain hued surfaces were associated with formal and informalthe end grains of timber posts. These circles migrate across the sitePWCC may not be big, but it is giving its allpuffing its play. These zones are mixed in with areas of muted play equipmentconnecting surfaces for play, offering calming measures along thechest, standing tall and patiently waiting to host the Boxing Day nestled in the planted landscape while the Resene colours usedpath and hinting at spots where you should get off your bike. test. It is a red peacock with an explosion of flags, says Aaron.on the building elements sought to complement and accentuateAmandasaysthatsuggestingtheuseofvividcolourstoThe outside of the PWCC is distinctive, with its chiselled architectural gestures, explains Amanda. asomewhatconservativeinstitution,whowascognisantofroof, rigorous battening and weatherboards that hark back to the The large oversailing canopy uses colour to provide a visualtheinterpretationandaffiliationsgangshavewithcoloursinheroic sports pavilions of the past! A deep viewing veranda with a lightness. Structural columns stained in Resene Woodsman Pitchcommunity spaces, was a challengeor at least the design teambuilt-in seat provides a shaded spot to watch the proceedings. The Blackblendinwiththesurroundingtreetrunks,andReseneworried it might become one.game day flags were designed by the architects to celebrate the Woodsman Uluru stained glulam beams continue the muted tonesCare was taken to select a mixed palette that sought todynamism of match day and its inevitable weather dependence. before the underside of the upward turning canopy roof geometrycombine all aspects of community colour interpretation whileThe ground is used by local kids and social teams who play for the reveals the bright soffit in Resene Buttercup. Resene Supernovasimultaneously expressing the multitude of identities present inlove of the game. laps the perimeter steel and teeth that cover the end grains of theManukau. But having an encouraging Client Project ManagerThe red exterior of the clubhouse was inspired by how the red glulam beams, creating an easily identifiable meeting point. who was on board with the playful colour concept was key to theof a cricket ball stands out against white uniforms and the green BeneaththeReseneButtercupbelliedroofsitsthekioskbright and successful built outcome, she says. grass. For contrast, the interior is painted in regal Resene Coast block,whichhousespublictoilets,maintenanceroomsandAnd thanks to that open-mindedness, the playground nowwhile Resene Pioneer Red on the sashes and dado really make a tenable servery. Each elevation is clad in an orange and blueshines as a beacon of the communitys bright future. the windows pop.Its the height of the clubhouse that gives generosity to its diminutive plan, he explains.previous page and right: With its vibrant colour selections, the new Hayman Park playground has renewed the vibrancy ofPWCC is designed to cater for the long format of the game, the community. Resene Crusade, Resene Buttercup, Resene Supernova, Resene Bahama Blue, Resene Half Jumbo, Resenewith multiple refreshment breaks and long lunches in the sun; the Tangerine, Resene Irresistible, Resene Bonfire, Resene Big Bang, Resene April Sun, Resene Bordello, Resene Studio andResene clubhouse has a kitchenette that boasts a beer fridge, gas hob, Resene Banana Split all feature in the project, with Resene Woodsman Uluru and Resene Woodsman Pitch Black timber stainsSupernova dishwasher and tea making facilities. Changing and showering playing a supporting role. Design by Wraights Athfield Landscape Architecture (WALA), www.athfieldarchitects.co.nz, build byfacilities are also provided behind the kitchen and a timber ladderabove and right: The small but mighty Point Wells Cricket Club Cassidy Construction, www.cassidy.co.nz, images by Nathan Young. Resene climbs to a sleeping loft for visiting umpires. features exterior weatherboards, deck, columns and soffit in Resene Irresistible Pac Studio was also responsible for the design of the clubs CoatPioneer Red with edge grain accents in Resene Half Periglacial Blue. ReseneReseneReseneReseneReseneInterior walls and floor in Resene Coast and window frames and dado Crusade Banana Split April Sun Big Bang Bordello of Arms and graced it with its motto, nam amor ludere ludum. in Resene Pioneer Red. Design by Pac Studio, www.pacstudio.nz, build ReseneReseneReseneReseneReseneReseneStudio That is Latin for, the love of the game. Sweet as, says Aaron.by Lindesay Construction, www.lindesayconstruction.co.nz, images by Half Jumbo Buttercup Tangerine Bonfire Bahama Blue Sweet as, indeed.David St George, www.dstgeorge.com.76 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 77'