b'over the rainbowleft: A close up of the visual texture created on an MDF panel using Resene6 questions with C hristchurch- and Auckland-based Dalman Architects has become a big name in the industry. Over the span of its 23 year existence, its paints and timber stains. It was a collaboration by the previous cohort ofreceived more than 50 awards and commendations on a wide range seven second year students that graduated in 2020 and was used for oneRichard Dalman of incredible projectsincluding many Resene Colour Awards. The team of the schools major stage productions. 20 has experience and talent to spare, but a significant factor in the firms Resene success can be attributed to the strength of its leadership.Anakiwa A born and bred Cantabrian, the studios managing director and principal architect, Richard Dalman, has lived in Christchurch all his life aside from the four years he attended university in Auckland. While many associate a big feature film or even make props for one. Im very passionatehis name with his accomplishments in hospitality design, hes also been about Disney, though I dont see it the way that I did before. Afterrecognised for his ceaseless passion for rebuilding his hometown in the wake working there, I see it as a much bigger, global company than Iof the 2011 earthquakes. This dedication was personal and in his capacity as did previously. Ive already dabbled with short films, and I alreadyboth chairman of the NZIAs Canterbury Branch and as an NZIA National have six laurels for short films that Ive art directed. But to workcouncillor in the aftermath of the disaster; and it earned him a coveted on a major Disney picture, that would be really exciting. NZIA Presidents Award. DespiteSet&PropsConstructionbeingayoungcourse,Richard outlines his journey to becoming the celebrated professional those that have gone through the programme have seen somehe is today, why he is drawn to particular project typologies, where he finds spectacular success. We have only graduated two cohortsbutinspiration and his top Resene colour picks.they have done amazingly well, says Francis. Last year, one student graduated on a Thursday and started at Weta WorkshopWhat drew you to become an architect and build your practice? Is it on the following Monday. We have grads working on big moviessomething you always wanted to do?in Auckland, painting huge sets destined for the States at RNZB.I was a slight latecomer to architecture, as I first achieved a Bachelor of Arts Im constantly impressed by the drive and talent of our grads. in Geography and History at the University of Canterbury. It wasnt until a Resene has been a huge support to our fledgling course. Ourfriend returned to Christchurch from Auckland during the holidays and army knifeI can do anything I set my mind to, but I also havehuge extension of trust for an intern. I was stokedand evenproduction budgets are modestas youd expect in a teachingResene told me about the architecture degree that he was doing that I began a hard time just honing in on one thing. I need lots of variety ina bit overwhelmedwith how it came out. It was a wee proudinstitution. But the value added by Resenes contribution, notHalf Black Whitemy creative outlets. moment of realising I really can paint; Im not just pretending. Iveonly in terms of the production quality of our finished work butReseneA highlight for Megan in the programme so far was when shejust never put myself in that category before. also in the scale at which we can afford to dream and the scope ofleft: One of Richards most what we can teach, has been enhanced greatly. Black White recently completed projectsand two other students created the marble floor for the schoolsColour wise, Megans love runs deep for Resenes collectionI like the pigment density of Resene paints. The coveragewas a stunning new home for him major theatre production at the end of 2020. Before last year,of pinks, but its a particular blue that she considers her all- is great. We are often working on unconventional substratesand his wife to enjoy. Dubbed I wouldnt have called myself a painter per se, but after all thattime favourite hue. Resene Anakiwa is gorgeous and has awhichmakesflexibleadhesionanimportantfactor.ReseneResene Water House, the residence is production, I realised that I am a painter. I added that to my bookvery special place in my heart. You can use it on anything andproducts work well, and the specific film paints are great. TheyEndorphin perched on the edge of theof you can do that, you have done it. everything. Its very clean and it makes me really happy. Thehave good adhesion and durabilityespecially for a theatreAvon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai She says that the sheer volume of the project was a majorpigment is delish! I just love it.which makes for breathtaking challenge. To achieve enough of the floor to cover the stage area,I always go to Resene to get my paint, but the one thingset, which gets quite an intensive load. If youre trying to makeviews like this one. Walls and trims something look like a high-finished polished marble and youvein Resene Black White, ceiling in Megan and her collaborators had to consistently apply their paintthat really struck me was when I had just come back fromgot heaps of people walking over it, you need robust productsResene Half Black White and front effects to 32 full-size sheets of MDF. To marble it, we startedChina and went to the Resene ColorShop during the Hungerlike the ones they offer. door in Resene Endorphin. Design with a painted black base and applied resist techniques, such asfor Colour campaign. I never knew that Resene did that, soPersonally, I love the Resene Colorwood stains and reallyand colour selection by Richard rolling over it with water, and then on top we used white and goldthe next day I rocked right in there with a bunch of cans ofappreciate the breadth of the range. Having some strong primaryDalman, interior design byResene paints to add the hand-painted veins. food and looked at that wall of testpots and couldnt evencolours in there gives us the ability to use them as a mixing paletteKirsty Hynd, www.dalman.co.nz, Sincethen,Meganhasbeenabletoexpandherpaintingchoose. Its such a kind gesture, and that really solidified thembuild by Clive Barrington,experience during an internship at Scale Studios. I was able toas being the top choice for me. from which to create endless possibilities.www.clivebarrington.com,painting by Greytone. Imagespaint some considerable props for films there, including a large,Looking ahead, a dream project for Megan would to be toTolearnmoreabouttheSet&PropsConstructionprogramme,visitby Stephen Goodenough,life-sized reptile. Having the opportunity to do that felt like awork on a major motion picture. Id love to be an art director onToi Whakaaris website at www.toiwhakaari.ac.nz. www.stephengoodenough.co.nz.24 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 25'