When nationwide accountancy firm Staples Rodway commissioned the refurbishment of their offices at the corner of Victoria and Lander Streets, Hamilton, the challenge was to create a light, modern environment to banish the tired, dated and dark interior.

The concept focused on the removal of walls and rearrangement of spaces to optimise the available natural light. The reception, accessible from the central lift core, suffered a lack of light rendering it a gloomy internal space. Now, thanks to the installation of glass walls in place of the paperfaced plasterboard, light streams into the area. Combined with stained strandboard counters, interesting use of colour and an industrial-style coffee table the reception is modern and welcoming.

The interior refurbishment also features distinctive Bridey Farrell wallpaper complemented by the bold strong hues of Resene Pumpkin (rusty muted orange) and Resene Pacifika (spicy yellow green).

A careful melding of light and colour have imbued this office with a light and modern persona, ensuring a better fit between the company culture and the walls that house it.

Architect: Tim Horne, Chow:Hill
Building Contractor: Cemac Waikato Ltd
Painting Contractor: Wilton Contracting Ltd
Resene: Hamilton
From the Resene News – issue 2/2004