b"Right: A mural painted in mid-century bold hues in Resene Dynamite, Resene Retro, Resene Half Resolution Blue, Resene Dauntless, Resene Spotlight, Resene Adrenalin and Resene Eighth Masala brightens this pool and pays tribute to the home's origins. Images by Murray Fredericks. Resene Adrenalin Resene DynamiteResene Eighth Masala Resene Triple Masala Resene Bokara GreyResene ReseneHalf Resolution Dauntlesssplash Bluemaking ain styleB old colour palettes and artistic flair have revived two differentbeforepoolside retreats. In the realm of design, the fusion of past concepts and modern functionality often results in exceptional creations. This recent project by Hungerford + Edmunds (www.hungerfordedmunds.com) involved careful alterations and additions to a cherished mid-century home, originally designed byafterarchitect Keith Cottier of Allen Jack+Cottier in 1965. Distinctive for its Sydney School style, this homes outdoor space is a high point of its transformation, integrating a newly decorated pool while preserving the charming character. Embracing the essence of its original architecture, designer Belinda Edmunds has restored and enhanced this home, giving it new life while paying homage to its historical significance.The clients loved the mid-century style and robust finishes of the house, Belinda says. The objective was to seamlessly connect the residence with a newly designed pool area and create entertainment areas that effortlessly blend with the outdoor ambiance.The projects design approach was heavily influenced by iconic black and white photographs taken by photographer David Moore in 1966. These images, featured in the book Living & Partly Living: Housing in Australia Above top: A glimpse of the dull and colour lacking outdoor , showcased the home amidst towering gum trees, its crisp whitespace before the transformation of this home.composition accentuated by contrasting roof trim. These visual cues informed the new design, as well as the chosen Resene colour palette. Above: Seamlessly blending with its surroundings while The colour palette was carefully curated to honour the past whileshowcasing its mid-century style, the exterior of this home is embracing the present. Inspired by the timeless photographs, thepainted in Resene Quarter Thorndon Cream, with timber roof exterior was repainted in Resene Quarter Thorndon Cream, with thetrim in Resene Dynamite, external balcony columns in Resene roofs distinctive edging highlighted in Resene Dynamite, a deep blueBokara Grey and trims in Resene Triple Masala. tinged red. This bold choice connects the various architecturalReseneReseneResene elements, creating a vibrant visual cohesion. RetroSpotlight Quarter Thorndon Cream36"