b'left: The neutral palette within the interior foyers and adjoining egressReseneand public spaces enhances theRustic Redexposed structural and decorative timber design elements. The entries to the concert chamber incorporate a stained timber slat design over a custom-designed feature in Resene Christi. A series of permanent memorabilia housed within the main foyer space pays tribute to Sir Howard Morrisons contribution to the project itself and the New Zealand arts sector as a whole. Interior plaster walls, ceiling and bulkhead painted in Resene Half Blanc, ornate plaster details in Resene Double Blanc, exposed steel in Resene Ironsand, timber acoustic panels stained in Resene material selections in the carpet tiles, seatingwhich were selected for their colour depth andHawkins is very proud of the finished space,Colorwood Ebony and finished in Resene Aquaclear fabricandstainedtimberreflectors.Finally,richness.Thefinalcustomcolour,whichtheand for me personally, my favourite space wouldNatural, timber trusses in Resene Aquaclear Natural, thecolouralsoperformsunderbothpre- teamdubbedReseneFilmFestivalPurple,betheSirOwenGlennTheatreduetotheinterior doors in Resene Havana and ceiling beneath performanceandin-performancetheatricalconsistsof75%ReseneAubergineand25%outstanding work that went into the orchestramezzanine in Resene Taupe Grey.conditions,providingarichandexperientialReseneZeppelin.Notonlydidthiscustompit, acoustic reflectors, lighting bridges and rear Resene Reseneatmospherewhenthehouselightsareoncolour meet the requirements for reflectivitycircle alterations. I also love the main foyer andHalf Blanc Zeppelinthen appearing to fade to almost black oncevaluesandlightbalance,ensuringitwouldBlack Box Theatre.Resene Resenethe performance starts, allowing for a fully- performunderactualtheatreconditions,The entire wider team displayed an absoluteDouble Blanc Aubergineimmersive relationship between the audiencebut it also presented the best in combinationcommitment to delivering this project, whichResene Reseneand performer. withthegreatercolourscheme.Theceilingwas clear due to the lasting relationship thatCrossroads HavanaTimber design elements are also a noticeablecolour,ReseneCrossroads,performsasawas built with the design team off the back ofResene Resenefeature throughout the venues various spacescounterbalancetothecoordinatedfloorandour collaboration. I would absolutely do anotherTaupe Grey Bokara GreyResene Resene Colorwood and their incorporation goes beyond attractiveseating colours to round out the palette. project with the same team, Leon adds. Ironsand Ebonyaesthetics. The timber finishes extend to featureFor Eli, working with iwi to create a narrativeMitchellagreesthattheentireproject elements within the civic theatre and concertthatholisticallyguidedthecentresdesignisteam has much to be proud of. The overall chamber spaces in the form of angled plywoodwhat made the project particularly memorable.replanning of the complexan aspect whichshown by the entire project team: Council, iwi, acoustic reflectors stained in Resene ColorwoodThe form, materials, colours and motifs depictedlargely did not alter from the very beginningconsultants, contractors andin particularEbony, which are designed to provide secondaryin the foyer space are among its most successfuloftheprojectsuccessfullyconvertedaShand Shelton, who led the consultant team for sound bounces to audience members. Withinelements.OutofthemanystrikingReseneconferencecentrewithlimitedproductionthe duration of the project.the concert chamber, changes in the reflectorcolours specified, the Resene Rustic Red usedcapability into a nationally significant, multi-panel angles are delineated by painted timberintheconcertchamberendedupbeinghisfunctionalperformingartscentre,completeTo learn more about the Sir Howard Morrisonbattens,finishedinReseneRusticRed,favourite. The rich red of the auditorium ceilingwith a quartet of performance spaces equippedCentre and the venues upcoming programming,emphasising the rhythm of the panelling. Theworks together with the upholstery and flooringforsimultaneoususe.Italsopreservedvisit www.sirhowardmorrisoncentre.co.nz.same battens lead up to link the ceiling, whichto wrap around you like a warm blanket. It reallythebuildingshistorywhilehonouringthedesign Shand Shelton, www.shandshelton.co.nz; is also painted in Resene Rustic Red, providingdoes feel like youre in the beating heart of thesignificance of the land its sited on throughFirst Light Studio, www.firstlightstudio.co.nzrelief to the darker Resene Colorwood EbonySHMC, he says. the new central foyer space, which is reflectivebuild Hawkins, www.hawkins.co.nztimber stains and Resene Bokara Grey colourHawkins Project Manager Leon Green saysof mana whenua and connections and, in turn,painting Holmac New Zealand, www.holmacnzltd.co.nztones below, says Mitchell. itwastheunknownconditionoftheoriginalre-established the heritage faade. creative arts consultant Moko-ia Creative House, In order to develop the custom colour used1938 structure that understandably presentedElisecondedthesesentiments.Thewww.moko-iacreativehouse.blogspot.com onthecivictheatrewalls,severaldifferentthe biggest challenge during the build but thatsuccessfulcompletionoftheSHMCisaimages Matt Hunt, www.mediamasters.co.nz; custom samples were mixed in differing ratioseffective team work and dynamic solutions astestamenttothecommitment,enduranceStephen Barker, www.barkerphotography.co.nzofReseneAubergineandReseneZeppelin,constructionprogressedmadeitasuccess.and genuine care for the city and its people 20 blackwhitemag.com'