b'gold standardleft and right: The project teams favourite details include theteams was a great experience. We had an open anddesign RTA Studio, www.rtastudio.co.nz, and Irving Smith Architects, www.isarchitects.nzcarved external entrance canopy finished in Wood-X mineraldirect communication approach with RTA Studio andbuild Watts & Hughes Construction, www.whconstruction.co.nzwood oil in Damperavailable from Resene ColorShopsandIrvingSmithArchitects,andregularmeetingsandpainting/coating Core Building Protection, www.corebp.co.nz the inventive three-storey engineered timber diagrid, which iscatch-ups ensured the design solutions and the finalstructural engineering Dunning Thornton Consultants, www.dunningthornton.co.nzclear coated in Resene Aquaclear satin. Exposed steel in Resenebuilding delivered on our expectations. From a clientservices engineering eCubed Building Workshop, www.e3bw.co.nzUracryl 404 tinted to Resene Black and exterior fibre cement inelectrical engineering Professional Consulting Services, www.pcsltd.co.nzResene Sonyx 101 tinted to Resene Bokara Grey. perspective, we felt very involved in the process, whichfire engineering Cross Fire, www.xfire.co.nzwas fantasticalmost like we were part of the designproject management RDT Pacific, www.rdtpacific.co.nzteam.Duringtheconstructionphase,ourinternalimages Patrick Reynolds, www.patrickreynolds.co.nzWe use Resene frequently on other projects andprojectmanagerensuredongoingcommunications are familiar with what products to use to meet theand alignment with the construction team, which was level of quality we need. The paints and coatings weanother great teamwork experience.select are always based on the substrate or surfaceIfyoulookfromtheoutside,youseeasimple material but also the desired durability and finish forbuilding with fascinating colours that match the forest each situationand they needed to be hard wearingand at the entrance, engaging Mori carvings which and low maintenance. We prefer paint systems to havetellthestoryofmanawhenua,saysAndrea.But, a minimum of three coats, be low sheen and resistarchitecturally, it is when you walk inside that the magic ultraviolet radiation to the highest level possible. Wehappens; the contrast between the simple aesthetic also prefer the coatings we choose to be waterborneoutside and the shock of entering a huge void hits. You where possible with low volatile organic compounds seestrikingtimberstructure,architecturallinesand and Resene has plenty of options in this regard. natural materials in harmony with one anotherthat is After some basic in-house testing carried out bywhat is so impactful.Andrew Irving, we chose to use Resene LignaguardWearereallyhappywithallthearchitectural asatemporaryprotectivecoatingforthetimber.choices.Thechosenfinishesenhancethewood This meant other Resene coatings applied over wereaesthetics while maintaining its natural look and vibe. compatible.ItprovedveryusefulincontrollingtheThisendedupbeingveryrespectfultoournatural exposureoftimberstructuralelementsduringtheBut despite these hurdles, Philip is proud to havematerial of choice, but also very clever from a visual construction phase. been a part of the project and how it was finished. Werepoint of view.From an applications standpoint, Philip says the detailproud of the uniqueness of the buildingparticularlyWearereallyproudofourbuilding.Seeingthe of where the Resene Bokara Grey painted bulkheadsthe openness and the amount of timber it features. Byreactionsofwonderandamazementfrompeople met the timber was among the most challenging parts.bringing in colours that complemented the look and feelwhen they come in and admire the timber structure Those areas had near black paint butting up againstof timber and the wide open spaces, it came out great. and the architecture confirms we achieved our aim of light timber that had to be cut in freehand. To do that,This project needed all the trades to work togethershowcasing what timber can do. we used artist brushes and steady hands to completeto achieve the outcome, and it was one of those great what felt like miles and miles of detailing. projects where it just worked. Watts & Hughes, the Philipsayspaintingduringthewinterwasalsomain contractor, was organised and supportive of theright: Extensive glazing allows thetricky. The timber had a high moisture content due totrades and there was a really good vibe overall. beauty of the internal timber diagridResenethe buildings proximity to the forest and an increaseAndrea Stocchero, Scions Sustainability Architectstructure to be viewed from the outsideBlackin humidity from the cooler, wetter weather. At times,andPortfolioLeaderTreestoHighValueWoodof the building while the coloured frit it took a few heaters and dehumidifiers to regulateProducts,waspartofaninternaladvisorygroupthat overlays it evokes a leafy tree canopy. the temperature in order to apply the intumescentthat was set up by Scion to interact with the designPeaked entrance canopy finished in Wood-X coating under the proper conditions. We had to warmteam, outline the requirements and provide feedbackmineral wood oil in Damperfrom ReseneResenethe product as well as the lines feeding the coating toonplansanddesigns.ThegroupsupportedinternalColorShopsfascia in Resene Sonyx 101 tinted toBokara GreyResene Black, exposed steel in Resene Uracryl 404 ensure we achieved a smooth and consistent finish ondecision-making by giving technical advice. He saystinted to Resene Black and exterior fibre cement in the timber. workingwiththedesignandconstructionprojectResene Sonyx 101 tinted to Resene Bokara Grey.38 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 39'