b"'a sacred phenomenon, a treasure of high esteem' and recognises the guardians of the harbour, Ngake and Whitaitai.Thisimportantartworkisanintegralelementtothe structure's external fabric, providing a strong and enriching focal point to the public face of the building that welcomes visitors to the centre while rooting it in the strong Mori heritage of Strathmore Park, says Dan.The range of Resene colours and formulas used for the project inside and out enabled the Etch Architecture team to work closely with Pokau during the paint and colour specification process to get just the right tones to harmonise the artwork with the rest of the building. The palette of red, yellow and black holds prestige in Mori culture and is inspired by natural colours commonly used within Indigenous artwork. Resene Element, Resene Supernova and Resene Flash Point were chosen for the sliding screens then carefully applied to different elements of the architecture to provide consistency and establish a sense of hierarchy between those components, says Hannah.Thescreenswereconstructedfromaluminiumandsteel, which had to be robust yet easily movable by hall occupants as a way of covering or revealing a pair of large windows. The screens detailed design, which was complex to construct, also needed to ensure that the variation in colour was able to be applied cleanly and crisply. Added to this challenge was the fact the screens, when moved, would partially obstruct the adjacent cedar rainscreen. Since this rainscreen also features a pattern that is still visible through the screens, the two patterns needed to align perfectly.above: Pokau Kato Te Ahuru stands in front of He Kura Tipua, He KuraThestrikingcombinationofcoloursandshapeshave Kairangi, the artwork he designed for the screens, which adorns the frontactivatedthecornerofthebuildingcreatingastrongfocal of the updated Te Thunga RauStrathmore Park Community Centre.point, both inside of the building and out, says Hannah. The Based on culturally significant patterns and principles, it pays homage tobuilding stands confident yet welcoming and is something the the different iwi (tribes) who once occupied the area. Exterior cladding painted in Resene Sonyx 101 semi-gloss exterior paint tinted to Resenecommunity can be proud of. On the interior, features in Resene Double Foundry CoolColour, architraves and window jambs in ReseneFlash Point, Resene San Juan and Resene Element were chosen Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel tinted to Resene Element,to complement the community centres fresh new branding and sliding screens in Resene Waterborne Uracryl 802 tinted to Resene Flashhave helped in creating a welcoming space through the playful Point, Resene Supernova and Resene Element and landscaping details invibrancyoftheboldhues.Ontheexterior,ReseneDouble Resene Waterborne Uracryl 802 tinted to Resene Flash Point. Foundry CoolColour creates a neutral backdrop to allow the right: Whether you are inside or outside the building, the beautiful designcolourful sliding screen and warm cedar rainscreen to be the that makes up He Kura Tipua, He Kura Kairangi can still be enjoyed. Fromfocalpoint.Thisdarkcolouralsorecedes,whichnestlesthe inside the hall, Resene Supernova and Resene Element are visible on thebuilding into the plantings beyond.back of the moveable screens. Architraves and window jambs painted inEventhelandscapingplaysapartinmakingvisitorsfeel Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss tinted to Resene Element and screens in Resene Waterborne Uracryl 802 tinted to Resene Flash Point, Resenewelcomed, with concrete benches that beckon towards the doors Supernova and Resene Element. bookended with flashes of bold colour. The landscaped fingers 40 blackwhitemag.com"