b'gold standardat the front of the building create a series of alcoves that can be occupied by the community at any time. The ends of the fingers are painted in Resene Flash Point, guiding guests up to the mainReseneentrance through this added vibrancy, explains Dan. The pouDouble(post)which is also painted in Resene Flash Pointcan beFoundry Reseneseen from a distance and has helped to improve the visibility fromAlabasterthe street and connects it with the main entry.The large, internal sliding door between the Raukawa Lounge and the hall is also painted in Resene Flash Point, which worksResenewell as a bold colour to help articulate the main entry into the hallSupernovaReseneand further highlights the strong axis between the hall and theElementcourtyard, adds Hannah. And of course, no successful interior iswithoutagreatwhite!WechoseReseneAlabaster,which provides the perfect backdrop for all of the colour, texture and materiality throughout the spaces. ReseneKane Armstrong, Managing Director for Focus Projects LtdFlash Point(FPL), says that his teams biggest challenge for the build was the construction and integration of the artwork and timber rainscreensbut the final effect was well worth the effort. These elements requiredexactmeasurements,anglesandcarefulcoordinationleft: Strathmore Park Community Centre, to truly honour its amazing design. Dedication and collaborationprior to its striking transformation. between the trades ensured all the challenges were overcome tobelow left: At the centres reopening, hero this feature of the building. Te tiawa Iwi Chairman Kura Moeahu provided the prkau (origin story) regarding the formation of the land, the history of Te Motu Kairangi (Miramar Peninsula) and surrounding areas, meanings and values attributed to manu (birds) and other inhabitants from the area. Kura says inspiration for the centres new nameTe Thunga Raucame from the symbolism of manu who lived, and in some cases still live, on Te Motu Kairangi and refers to the arrival of many peoples to the area through the centuries. Exterior cladding painted in Resene Sonyx 101 semi-gloss exterior paint tinted to Resene Double Foundry CoolColour, roof in Resene Summit Roof Semi-Gloss tinted to Resene Double Foundry CoolColour, exterior architraves and window jambs in Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel tinted to Resene Element, sliding screens in Resene Waterborne Uracryl 802 tinted to Resene Flash Point, Resene Supernova and Resene Element and entry pou (post) and red landscaping details in Resene Waterborne Uracryl 802 tinted to Resene Flash Point.blackwhitemag.com 41'