b'a wing built in the 1990sthe project presented some unique challenges.Althoughthehistoriccolourschemesomewhat unified these two parts, their architectural styles were distinctly different,soanewschemewasdevelopedtocelebrate theiruniquenesswhilehonouringtheircolourlegacy.Other improvements that were made to enhance the design included the removal of redundant sunshades on the 1990s building and simplifying the faades, while the addition of a green wall helps screen the office from the visitor carparkgiving a sense of privacy for the administrative staff and a lush and inviting welcome for visitors to Chelsea Bay as they arrive.The Administration Building was last repainted as part of our multi-stage site painting campaign in 2008. The existing paint was in reasonable condition and was frequently washed, but the roof replacement works were a good opportunity to utilise the scaffolding surrounding the building for another refresh, says NZ Sugar Capital Project Engineer Jarrad Chin, who served as Project Manager on the client side.Becareliedonthecolourprowessoftworepresentatives from their interior design team to assist with the exterior colour selections, Eleanor Eugster and Alison Gwerder. To distinguish the two buildings, we opted to maintain Resene Red Damask on the older structure, preserving its connection to the buildings heritage. A rich, dark grey, Resene Foundry, was selected to aid in the modernisation and renewal of the newer buildingwhich was chosen for its ability to complement the terracotta tone of Resene Red Damask while providing a contemporary touch, explains Eleanor.SincetheAdministrationBuildingoverlookstheVisitors Centre and childrens playground, the south-facing wall of the Resene 1990s building was the ideal opportunity to inject some colour Yellow Sea tocreateanatmosphereoffunandplayfulnessagainstthe dark, sophisticated grey that envelopes the remaining walls. In collaboration with Chelsea Sugars Marketing Manager, colours above and opposite: During the Administration Buildings exterior refurbishment, which also included a roofwerechosentoreflectthebrandcoloursofEdmondsand replacement and seismic upgrades, the design team sought to honour the legacy of the site and clientChelsea Sugar. To maintain visual continuity across adjacent Resene Resene faades, one colour from the mural was extended on each side while introducing a vibrant new look. At the core of this transformation is a carefully curated Resene colourScrumptiouspalette, which blends the beloved brands heritage tones with fresh hues that infuse the space with vitalityOutrageousResene Illusion on the east faade and Resene Outrageous on and warmth. North faade painted in Resene Red Damask and Resene Foundry with timber decking andthe west faade. These colour extensions helped to create a striking screen stained in Resene Woodsman Oregon, west faade in Resene Red Damask, Resene Foundry andcontrast against the depth of Resene Foundry, Eleanor says.Resene Outrageous, east faade in Resene Red Damask, Resene Foundry and Resene Illusion, south faadeThe design team made multiple site visits to get their Resene in Resene Red Damask, Resene Foundry, Resene Supernova, Resene Yellow Sea, Resene Outrageous,Resene colour selections just right. While still wanting to be respectful Resene Simply Red, Resene Scrumptious and Resene Illusion and roof, fascia and soffits in Resene Titania. Simply Red of the historical palette, we aimed to infuse a fresh perspective, Resene addingvibrancytothefaadeoverlookingthepublicgreen Resene Resene Resene Resene Resene Woodsman Illusion Supernova Juicy Red Damask FoundryOregon space, Alison explains. We initially used the colours from the 32 blackwhitemag.com'