b'gold standardOther decorations include carefully curateda little tired and we were looking to reimagine ourComvitaalsousedtheprojectasanJasonsaysTngaManawahasbecomehis memorabiliaandartwork.Beeboxesthatspaces to more appropriately reflect our valuesopportunity to reflect the companys growingfavourite part of the finished design. Its at our heldsentimentalvaluewererepurposedbyand the global natural health and wellness businessconnection with their local iwi, Kaupapa Tapuika,offices heart and this new multipurpose room artistClaudiaAalderinkaspartofacustomwe are today with a world-class space that ourwhohelpedguidethedevelopmentoftheis big enough for everyone to gather together, contemporaryartworkthatnowhangsintheteam would be proud to work in and would fostersite and gifted names to the buildings. Sinceprepareandsharekai(food)aswellasbeing breakroomarea.PhotographyfromComvitascollaboration.RatherthanatraditionalofficePaengaroas full name is Te Paengaroa o ng mraanaturalpointforpeopletocrosspathsand regenerated forest was commissioned with printslayout, we took the opportunity to create a rangekmara a Marukukere (The cultivated kmaramakethoseall-importantcasualconnections. displayedinframesandusedforalargewallof flexible and collaborative working spaces togardens of Marukukere, located at Paengaroa),It is such a warm and inviting environment that mural. The imagery effectively brings an indirectcomplement our work from anywhere approach,work has begun to reinstate a kmara garden onall our people can share and enjoy in all sorts connection to naturea strategy that studieswhich is now a permanent part of how we workthe site to be named Te Paenga Poto (The Shortof ways. On the end wall, we have a vista from have shown to be an emotionally and intellectuallyatComvita,heexplains.BeinginharmonyRows). The welcome space was named Te Maruone of our large mnuka forestswhich really satisfyingalternativeforoccupantswhodontwith nature is deeply embedded in our company(TheShelter),referencingfeelingsofsafetybrings us closer to our philosophy of Working in have direct visual access to these vistas. values, so the forest-inspired green and mnukawhile the lunchroom was named Tnga ManawaHarmony with Nature. We have also showcased Jason says the refurbishment had been longhoneytonesofReseneSpanishGreenand(The Place My Heart Rests), representing thea number of original artworks that were created anticipated and the finished design has made allResene Gold Coast really help to create a lookrestfulness of breaktimes and the interpersonalforComvitabackinourearlydaysalongside the difference. Our Market Support Centre wasand feel which evokes that. connections the space fosters. our co-founder Claude Stratfords beekeeping equipmentandotherhistoricallyimportant artifacts. Bringing these precious items out of storageintoourmodernspaceenablesusto connect and honour our history while still looking forward to the future as we set about building the they aimed to pay homage to the history of theThe client gave us a very open brief without anycontinues into the large lunchroom space, wherenext exciting chapter for Comvita, he explains.brand while also reflecting the needs of whatpreconceived ideas about colour. two-toned green cabinetry, matching benchtopsThe project has transformed the look, feel has become a global company. JasonSimmonds,CapitalProjectsandandseatingzonesblendbeautifullywiththeand functionality of our site and working spaces We wanted Comvitas staff to feel inspiredFacilities Manager for Comvita, admits that hisResene Spanish Green walls. through a strong connection to nature and toteam werent entirely convinced about some ofSourcing suitable light fixtures that would fit challenge the traditional notion of an office,the hues recommended for the colour palettethe design but also the time and budget constraints shesays.Whileitwasacommercialofficeat first, but they put their trust in the designwasanotherdetailthatprovedtobetricky,left and opposite: Cool greens, warm golds and sunset project, we took a hospitality design approachteamand theyre so glad they did. We initiallybut Danielles team came up with an ingeniouspink tones were employed to create dramatic spaces that would feel like home to Comvitas nature-loving and introduced materials and tones inspired bywerentsureaboutthehalfstrengthResenesolution. We found that we couldnt source thestaff. Danielle says that the colour palette is something nature and, in particular, the warmth of honey. Gold Coast when it went up on the bare walls,lights we wanted from within Australasia so weher team is very proud of and that the decision to This project wasnt the first time that Blur Thebut wow! The creative vision Blur The Lines haddecided to paint some locally-sourced aluminiumembrace colour completely in a way that still feels Lines had worked with the honey producer, so ameant that when it all came together, it couldlightsusingReseneLumbersiderLowSheensoothing and inviting was definitely the right move. To trusting relationship had already been forged.not have been better, he says. tintedtoReseneVantagePointandReseneensure the interior colour scheme was cohesive, Blur We partnered with Comvita for the three andisThedesignelementthatstandsoutmosttop tips Dawn Glow. In the end, this was a great solutionThe Lines used Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen in a half years prior and provided spatial and digitalthe wall of illuminated lab vessels filled withas it allowed us to match their colours exactly toResene Vantage Point and Resene Dawn Glow to paint brandexperiencedesignservices.Ourfirsthoney,whichservesanimpactfulfocalpointthe rest of the scheme and we were very happythe pendant light fixtures and plant pots throughout. Start with the brand and values andThese hues tied in perfectly to other furniture and project together was the design of their flagshipthat drives home the offices connection to thedevelop an overarching idea first thatwith the end result. dcor. Walls painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat tinted store at Aucklands Viaduct, says Danielle. company it houses. In front, a 10m long greendrives the overall concept and scheme. Throughout the design, living greenery wasto Resene Spanish Green and doors, trims and painted With this project, the main objective was toupholsteredbenchseatwithtablescreatesaalso included; a large indoor tree and numerousjoinery in Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne create a space that reflected Comvitas brandcaf-like ambience where staff can comfortablyDont be afraid to embrace colour andpotted plants were brought in for an authenticenamel tinted to Resene Spanish Green.values. As a business they are passionate aboutperch with their laptops. Soft green textured tilescreate something unexpected. We likeconnectiontonature.Likethelightfixtures, workingcloselywithnatureandupholdingwelcome guests at the curved counter while warmto design office spaces that feel moreResene Lumbersider Low Sheen was also usedResene Resenetheir connection to it, so we wanted to createleather sofas and chairs and plush rugs softenlike hospitality environments thanto paint the pots to coordinate them with theGold Coast Spanish GreenResene Reseneacolourpalettethatreflectednatureinside.the lounging areas. The natural-toned schemetraditional office spaces. rest of the interior colour scheme.Dawn Glow Vantage Point20 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 21'