b'gold standardResenebelow and opposite: There is a lot to love about the newly completed space that Ngti WhtuaAlabasterrkei calls home. Along with culturally-significant motifs, a distinguished collection of artwork andReseneinnovative lighting designs that pay homage to Indigenous weaving practices, the cohesive colourInside Backpalette formulated by Resene in collaboration with Ngti Whtua rkei plays a starring role inResenethe design. For many members of the project team, the bold orange ceiling that characterises theRock Spraycommunal kitchen and gathering space painted in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen tinted to AhikroaResene Colorwoodis a favourite element. Walls and bulkhead in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen tinted to Onep. WhileWhitewashthese specific custom hues were uniquely developed for the project, those inspired by the paletteResene Colorwoodcan look to colours like Resene Alabaster, Resene Inside Back and Resene Rock Spray. Dark Ebonyabove, below left and right: The new plasterboard throughout the office was first prepped with Resene Broadwall Wallboard Sealer and primed with Resene Acrylic Undercoat before the coloured topcoats were applied in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen tinted to three bespoke colours that Ngti Whtua rkei developed with Resene. The hues and their names poetically capture the beautiful physical attributes that characterise rkei. The softly greyed white, Onep (sand), and the nuanced blue grey, One-paroro (sandbar), both reference the shores of Oneoneroa (the historical name for Shoal Bay, which is also named for the sandbar). The captivating orange, Ahikroa (long burning fires), references the spectacular glowing sunrises and sunsets that can be seen over Takaparawhau (the historical name for Bastion Point, a coastal piece of land in rkei) and keeping the home fires burning. While these specific custom hues were uniquely developed for the project, those inspired by the palette can look to paint colours like Resene Alabaster, Resene Inside Back and Resene Rock Spray and wood stains like Resene Colorwood Dark Ebony and Resene Colorwood Whitewash to achieve a similar look.blackwhitemag.com 55'