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Resene Total Colour Awards 2018 winners

Bold hues wins Freemans Bay School the top colour award in the Resene Total Colour Awards 2018 with colours that bring the school into the heart of the community

Freemans Bay School, re-designed and renewed by RTA Studio led by architect Moshin Mussa, is the overall winner of the Nightingale Award at the 2018 Resene Total Colour Awards.

The RTA Studio team have chosen groupings of colour to reference Maori culture and the school's proud multi-cultural heritage. Moshin Mussa says: “The cladding panels are painted in rich and vibrant colours to encompass the school's diverse cultural community and the children's different ethnic backgrounds.”

He says blue Resene paint colours are used on the Whanau Ata Library to express the sea. Greens are used for the admin building to reference the forest. An orange palette is used for the Learning House for sunrise and reds are used for the School Hall to reference the earth.

The site contained existing 1960s school buildings, playing fields, and car parking. To make way for the new development, all existing buildings apart from one were removed.

Mussa says: "Colour is a relatively cost-effective way to bring a project to life. We used colour to characterise the school's identity and also to enhance the architecture. Resene paint colours were selected as they best represented our conceptual design ideas. They proved to be exactly what the school was after and we've had numerous comments from visitors and from community members on how striking the colours are."

Nick Nightingale of Resene says: "The vibrant use of colour in the architecture of New Zealand schools is among the most exciting we see at Resene, and RTA Studio's Freemans Bay School is no exception. Even the paint names chosen for the project have aligned with the project's design sentiment. Resene Discover and Resene Energise point to the learning taking place in these spaces. And Resene Kakapo and Resene Pohutukawa point to some of the themes. We congratulate RTA Studio and the Ministry of Education for their masterful way of using colour to tell the Freemans Bay School story."

Resene has a long history of colour and today's colour range of thousands of hues is a far cry from the handful that was available when Resene started 72 years ago. The Resene Total Colour Awards were launched to encourage and celebrate excellent and creative use of colour; to showcase striking colour palettes and combinations and provide fresh inspiration.

Awards have been given for the best colour use in: Residential Exterior, Residential Interior, Colourful Room, Commercial Exterior, Commercial Interior Office, Commercial Interior Public + Retail Space, Installation - Experiential - Product, Education, Neutrals, Rising Star and Lifetime Achievement, with the Colour Master Nightingale Award for the best overall colour use.

The Resene Total Colour Master Nightingale Award, named after the Nightingale family who founded and still run Resene today, recognises excellence in colour and paint use. The Award went to:

Freemans Bay School by RTA Studio Ltd
Also winner of the Resene Total Colour Education Primary Award.

The judges said “embracing the site, the design, the community and its colour palette, this project demonstrates a commanding mastery of colour. Strong like a meeting house, the colour is both anchoring and welcoming and used with such care. Appealing to young and old, the palette brings this school into the central heart of the community.”

Freemans Bay School
Freemans Bay Primary exterior photos
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Kea Enclosure – Wellington Zoo by Isthmus Group Ltd.

“The robustness of products and colours aptly reflect the nature of the inhabitants, with a pop of colour anchoring a focal point. The diversity and toughness of materials and the depth of the colour palette brings an appreciation for life in the wild.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene Thunderbird, Resene Dark Oak, Resene Redwood, Resene CoolColour Black and Resene Fuscous Grey.

Kea Enclosure
Enclosure photos
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Sandringham Reserve Community Led Design, in partnership with Katy Wallace and SPiCE, by Dave Little and Claire Liesching of Auckland Council.

“Bringing together the colours and culture of the community, this colourful playground brings back favourite playground memories from childhood. Fun but not brash, the palette has a nostalgic feel that appeals to young and old. The careful scattering of colour is lively but not overpowering, the perfect energy boost for playing. It's a retro delight.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene Chilean Fire, Resene Mandy, Resene Flashpoint, Resene Bahia, Resene Witch Haze, Resene All Black, Resene Nero and Resene Pitch Black.

Sandringham Reserve
Playground photos
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Jonah - Brick Bay Sculpture Trail by Cynthia Yuan, Kevin Ding Kun, Kim Huynh and Norman Wei.

“The clever application of a palette of Resene paint colours to mesh brings a translucency to the paint that isn't usually seen. The colour shows off the skeletal form for an ethereal effect as the colours seamlessly flow into each other. The palette transcends the seasons and draw in visitors for closer inspection in all weather. Colour makes this project.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene Minelli, Resene Extrovert, Resene Carissma, Resene Half Sail, Resene Jade and Resene White.

Jonah - sculpture
Side view and closeups
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A Foray into Play by Elise Cautley.

“This colour treatment is a fresh take on colour use in nature. Brave and celebrating the structure in colour, there are no camouflage colours here. Playful yet respectful, the colour palette is sympathetic to natural greens using a pop of bold colours that can be found in floral brights. The colour and structure lifts you off the forest floor.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene Bright Spark, Resene Hero, Resene Sunshade, Resene Red Hot, Resene Glorious, Resene Rapture, Resene St Tropaz, Resene Azure, Resene Cobalt, Resene Havelock Blue, Resene Kaitoke Green, Resene Bush and Resene Cioccolato.

A foray into play
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Mate, You're Dreamin' by Qun Zhang.

“Ambitious and very entrancing, this is beautifully thought through and presented as a well-developed solution for current ills. The design is cocooning in colour and form, with the colour palette reinforcing the shape of the structure and the sense of being enveloped in a big hug.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene Copper Fire, Resene Lily White, Resene Sundown and Resene Rose.

Mate, You're Dreamin'
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Little Wings Early Childhood Education Centre by Emma Morris Architecture Ltd and Keshaw McArthur Ltd.

“A lovely departure from the usual bold colours, the colour palette is playful and cosy, yet soothing and calming for busy minds. It's a grown up solution for children and very carefully thought through. The Resene paint colours are beautifully integrated and applied so they aren't competing for attention.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene Robin Egg Blue, Resene Blanched Pink, Resene Quarter Powder Blue, Resene Half Sea Fog and Resene Horizon.

Little Wings Early Childhood Education Centre
Centre photos
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Freemans Bay School by RTA Studio Ltd.
Also winner of the Resene Total Colour Master Nightingale Award.

“Beautiful colour meets interesting form. Unapologetically declaring its identity, the colour is brought to the street and to the community, announcing its presence. The colour palette delineates and adds weight to the buildings, drawing attention to their design form, and thrusting them up to meet the neighbourhood with a cheerful and colourful welcome.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene Discover, Resene Freefall, Resene Pelorous, Resene Tiki Tour, Resene Kakapo, Resene Limerick, Resene Pohutukawa, Resene Red Red Red, Resene Fugitive, Resene Ayers Rock, Resene Energise, Resene Buttercup and Resene Chilean Heath.

Freemans Bay Primary
Colour use on school exteriors
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Resene Total Colour Education Post-Primary Award

Wellington Girls' College, Te Kāreti Kōtiro o Te Whanganui-a-Tara by Emma Alcock of McKenzie Higham Architects.

“Connecting through colour, the bold colour entry highlights brings disparate buildings together for a sense of cohesion. Selected carefully the colours are of a similar intensity, bold but not shrieking. Neutral greys and whites clean up the architecture allowing the wayfinding colours to take centre stage. The mix of substrates provides added texture and shadowing. Both powerful and practical.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene Pohutukawa, Resene Java, Resene Hyperactive, Resene Seance, Resene Sea Fog, Resene Quarter Fuscous Grey, Resene Double Foundry, Resene Stack and Resene Dark Oak.

Wellington Girls College
Hall Whare Puoro / Gym Whare Hakinakina
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Te Horo Bach by Gerald Parsonson and Zac Vermuelen of Parsonson Architects.

“Bringing the outdoors in, this bach feels at home with nature on the inside, as it does on the outside. The combination of materials and colourways brings with it an instant fun holiday vibe with a sense of relaxation and escape. The perfect antidote to city life.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene Cararra, Resene Classius, Resene Crisp Green, Resene Boulevard and Resene Half Delta.

Te Horo Bach - Kitchen
Colour use at Te Horo Bach
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Polychrome House by Sonia van de Haar of Lymesmith.

“Adventurous and fun, this home deliberately plays with colour to celebrate the owners' individuality. Dual colour palettes are interwoven and respond to artwork, furniture and each other in unexpected ways. Colour rules were made to be broken. This home wholeheartedly embraces a fearless love of colour.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene Countdown, Prussian Blue, Resene Buddha Gold, Resene Eighth Tea, Resene Unwind, Resene Mustang, Resene Quarter Pearl Lusta, Resene Triple Tea and Resene All Black.

Colour use in lounge
Polychrome House photos
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Mt Macedon Residence by Charlotte Coote, Coote&Co.

“With a standalone room you can dare to go bold. No holds barred, it is whimsical, fun, beautiful and brave. This dining room has a sense of modern meets Victorian. The rich colour and varying sheen levels creates a rich atmosphere for dining. The walls feel like they are singing in the background.”

This project uses Resene Glamour Puss.

Mt Macedon Residence
Using bold colour in a dining room
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Historic House Bathroom by Debra Delorenzo, One Ranfurly Ltd.

“Inspiration can come from anywhere and what better inspiration to draw on than the beauty of a historic stained glass window as this room does. This room has been carefully dressed in colour with multi-coloured paint hues changing the sense of space. The floor is anchored in colour and delightfully reflected in the colours overhead. Unexpected and uplifting.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene Golden Glow, Resene Pizza and Resene Sassy.

Colour use in a historic house bathroom
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Te Horo Bach by Gerald Parsonson and Zac Vermuelen of Parsonson Architects.

“Subtle and softly retro, the washed out beachy tones gently settle this home into its environment. Yet this home is more colourful than first meets the eye. Working within covenants, the colour reads front on within the covenant requirements, but viewed side on, more colour emerges. It's an inspiring use of colour where most would settle for neutrals.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene Canvas, Resene Half Delta, Resene Classius, Resene Ecru White, Resene Tussock and Resene Boulevard.

Te Horo Bach exterior
Softyly retro
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Montreal Street Houses by Annabel Cropper of Nott Architects Ltd

“Adventurous, bold, fun and completely unexpected. The rural leanings of the streetscape acts as the gatekeeper to the colour within so that the bold blue is only enjoyed by those who make it past the front door. This is a totally unconventional and courageous colour combination to come home to, perfect for a family that isn't afraid to go bold.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene Scoria and Resene Picton Blue.

Montreal Street Houses
Colour use on exteiors
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Herd Street Office by Charlotte Minty of Charlotte Minty Interior Design and Amelia Minty of Minty Architecture and Design.

“An instant favourite, this neutral palette draws you in and makes you feel at home. The neutral hues wrap empathetically over the industrial architecture for a commercial space that feels domesticated and restful, without the normal stress of a busy office. Beautifully finished, this project captures the power of neutrals.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene Ship Grey, Resene Black White and Resene clear finishes.

Herd Street Office
Neutral interior colour schemes
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Hotel Ravesis Refurbishment by Aya Larkin.

“So delicious and irresistible, like a summertime gelato or a sweet marshmallow. The colours play on the original shapes and character with gorgeous pinks varying in gradations and dimension making the building feel larger than it is. The rhythm of colour draws you in.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene Petite Orchid, Resene Quarter Petite Orchid, Resene Eighth Petite Orchid, Resene Shark, Resene Alabaster, Resene All Black and Resene Half Rivergum.

Hotel Ravesis Refurbishment
Closeups of exterior colours
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The Club Grandstand Riccarton Park by Alan Cowie, Design Team.

“Salvation by paint and colour, the colour palette highlights the soaring proportions through accentuated vertical lines and careful placement of colour that draws your attention into the design highlights. A clever use of colour to camouflage and to celebrate. This building has been elevated with colour.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene Galliano, Resene Black White, Resene Stack and Resene Foundry.

The Club Grandstand Riccarton Park
The Club Grandstand Riccarton Park - exterior photos
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Cahoots by Louise Evans of Lemon Creative.

“Youthful exuberance spills out of this project, with a delightful and colourful sense of optimism and energy. Behind the colours, is a journey of learnings and a tenacity to never give up. A playful overlay on an old neglected space, this project is a talking point that exemplifies what you can do when you make your own colour rules.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene Bowie, Resene All Black, Resene Vanilla Ice, Resene Buttercup, Resene Half Kumutoto, Resene Freelance, Resene Quarter Silver Chalice, Resene Half Black White and a variety of Resene testpot colours.

Cahoots interior colours
Making your own colour rules
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AA Insurance by Stack Interiors Ltd

“Using the company's logo as inspiration, then developing it spatially, this project incorporates corporate colour in a sophisticated way. Rather than being beholden to vast expanses of the brand colour, the essence of the brand is judiciously woven into the fit-out for an uplifting easy to work in office space.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene True Blue, Resene Quarter Perfect Taupe, Resene Black White, Resene Seachange, Resene Landscape Grey, Resene Soulmate, Resene Pickled Bluewood and a custom made Resene yellow.

AA Insurance interior
Sophisticated colour use in interiors
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Moore Wilson's - Porirua Bottle Warehouse by Human Dynamo Workshop.

“Cheerful, friendly and lively, this wine and beer sales location has a personality of its own. Drawing on history it brings together a charming nautical experience and colourways for an uplifting shopping experience. With an eclectic and slightly vintage use of colour, and a nod to history and the local coastline, it feels like it has always belonged.”

This project uses a colour palette of 20 colours, including Resene Madang, Resene Kandinsky, Resene Pohutukawa, Resene Paris Daisy, Resene Edgewater, Resene Broom, Resene Sanguine Brown, Resene Bright Red, Resene Wan White, Resene Space Cadet, Resene Clementine Orange, Resene Dust Storm, Resene Milk Punch, Resene Hairy Heath, Resene Brown Pod, Resene Clockwork Orange, Resene Red Planet, Resene Lonestar, Resene Pirate Gold, Resene Black and Resene White.

Moore Wilson's - Porirua Bottle Warehouse
An uplifting shopping experience
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Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony by Annabel Berry of Design Federation.

“Delightfully authentic, this project is wrapped top to toe in penguin friendly hues. The palette is inspired by the sea, captured through extensive underwater exploration and photography, and penguin plumage. The palette truly reflects the colours penguins would see daily in their natural habitat and brings this above sea level for visitors to enjoy.”

This project uses a colour palette of Resene Elephant, Resene Quarter Titania, Resene Half Kumutoto, Resene Tea, Resene Dark Side, Resene Hope, Resene Escape, Resene Nauti, Resene Coast, Resene Half Grey Chateau and Resene Sea Crest.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Penguin friendly colours
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Gerald Parsonson

Gerald Parsonson

“Looking through the work of Gerald Parsonson, there is a rhythm of colours that runs through his projects – sometimes it is brighter and bolder, sometimes it meanders softly. Each project has its own colour rhythm, no two are alike. Each palette is carefully curated for each owner, their lifestyle and the way they want to use their space. It's a reminder for all of us that colour can reflect who we are and how we want to live our lives and that we should never be afraid to choose to live with the colours we love.

We've had the privilege of seeing many colourful projects from Gerald and we look forward to seeing many colourful more.”

Gerald Parsonson - home interior
Colour use in interiors and exteriors

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