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Images byResene Green Once dry and cured, whiteboard markers can be used to writeSam Hartnett.Meets Blueall over the wall without damaging the surface and can be removed with a soft cloth or whiteboard eraser.For Rachel, her goal would be to create a self-sufficient type left: Walls in Resene Lumbersider tinted to Resene Turkish Delight, raftersof architecture that could give back to the communityliterally. in Resene Hi-Glo waterborne gloss tinted to Resene Pohutukawa, postsApart from fulfilling internal space criteria, it would ideally also in Resene Hi-Glo tinted to Resene Turbo and battens in Resene Hi-Glogenerate enough power to cover daily use and any surplus energy tinted to Resene Poppy, Resene Turbo and Resene Endeavour set a friendlywould be distributed to surrounding households. The building would and welcoming tone on the exterior of Te Khanga Reo o Ng Pihi o Tecollect and utilise stormwater for its toilet and laundry facilities, Purapura Pai in Birkdale, Auckland. Inside, Resene Enamacryl tinted toand any surplus supply would be treated for consumption. It would Resene Tangerine and Resene Turbo bring cheerful energy. The project was rewarded with a Resene Total Colour Education Award. Design by Bullhave a communal garden that students would look after, and the OSullivan Architecture, www.bosarchitecture.co.nz. Build and painting byresulting food supply would be distributed among the community. Reid Builders. Images by Patrick Reynolds. A high-end STEM lab would be a must, with all the tools imaginable to expose learners young and old to infinite possibilities. design but that it was vital to select her hues carefully. Colours Resene Resene Resene affectuspsychologicallyandemotionally.Sure,educational Turkish Delight Tangerine Turbo Supporting students through colour spaces might be colourful, but we should be mindful of how Resene Resene Resene colour could impact the occupants. Before diving into selecting Scrumptious Daredevil Opal Nomatterwhatsiteorfootprintyoureworkingwith,thethecoloursthatmightlookgreatontherenders,Itypically Resene Resene Resene limitations of what can be spent, how large the student populationstudy how I want to enhance the user experience in each zone. Poppy Pohutukawa Endeavour or how small the town, creative use of colour is something thatFor this project, I picked a rather deep yet vibrant red, Resene always fits within budget. Pohutukawa, in places where the school doesnt want students to The best learning environments are creative and stimulatingdwell too long. I selected a rich earthy tone, Resene Mother Earth, Anunlimitedbudgetwouldofferopportunitiesforenvironments, and colour can be such a powerful tool in thesewhere I wanted the teachers to relax and feel they have been larger spaces, more expensive finishes and enable a lot morespaces as a way of creating a strong sense of place, says Matt.transported into a completely different space in their staffroom. technology to be incorporated into designs, but I dont believeBold use of colour can be a great way to add vibrancy andIn places designed to spark creativity, endure messiness and fun, the fundamentals of the learning environments that we wouldstrength to any design at little to no additional cost. a loud expressive colourin this case, Resene Spotlightwas provide would change. We would still aim to provide learningMichael echoed the power that colour carries and says usingon top of the list.environments that focus on the diverse needs of the learners andthe right colours can be beneficial to young children in promotingAs weve entered a third year of the pandemic, more of us have that are flexible and adaptable to changing needs, says Matt. moods, providing stimulation and inspiration for growing minds.returned to shared learning and workplaces, so we might see even Michael believes what he would do in this dream scenarioWe definitely think it will be used more in the future of schools. more use of contrast with the aim of refreshing image and allowing us would depend on the type of school and ages of the learners, asWhen asked what colours he expects to dominate this projectto differentiate home/school life again. I predict more will fancy deep well as what the site offers, but that there are plenty of creativetypology in the coming years, Michael says he expects to see ayet vibrant tones going forward. opportunitiesthatcouldbeexplored.Forexample,foramixture of rich bold hues such as Resene Daredevil and Resene preschool facility, integrating built-in exploratory spaces such asScrumptious paired with calmer neutral tones such as Resene Opal. For more on the latest colour trends, check out the Red Alert section on roof gardens, elevated netted landscapes, bridges and slides intoOn her recent Huapai District School Block 2 Refurbishmentpage 4. Or get regular updates direct to your inbox by subscribing to our the overall design would be great fun. project, Rachel found colour to be a hugely important tool in theBlackWhite newsletter. Sign up at www.resene.com/specifierregister.66 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 67'