b'top tipWhen retrofitting an office space, viewResenesamples of your Resene colour selectionsCasalin situ after your lighting is installed before finalising your specifications. This will ensure you and your client are happy with how they will look in the space and allow a chance to make adjustments if necessary. Resene specifiers can order free A4 Resene drawdown paint swatches of their colour selections at www.resene.com/drawdowns, which are produced with actual Resene paint. These larger samples provide a better representation of how the colour will look once its been applied.For Cordelia, the effort that the project team put into a finished product that has remained true to the original intent is the most impressive result. The layering of textures, the play of light against darker tones and the subtle rawness brought through materiality all give the interiors a sense of durability, timelessnessandpersonality,shesays.Itfeelsauthentic, tactile and full of detail. Every corner has been considered, and together it creates a space that feels elevated yet approachable. I love that the design communicates the type of tenants who feel most at home within Formery; it doesnt feel anonymous, but rather like it already belongs to the kind of businesses and individuals we built it for.What I love about the palette is how it shapes the experience of being in the space, Cordelia adds. It is unapologetically bold but still deeply considered. The muted tones and natural textures bringasenseofcalmandcomposure,whilethebluesinject clarity and vibrancy. Its a combination that makes the space feel professional yet approachable, distinct yet still connected to the wider Alberts portfolio.From the beginning, Formery has always been about more than designits also about intent, explains Cordelia. We put an enormous amount of research into understanding how people want to work, move and connect, and that shapes every choice we make. Midtown itself is a huge part of that story. With CRL on the horizon and unparalleled access to transportation options, this precinct is evolving into Aucklands culture and community hub.Formeryisdesignedtoreflectandcontributetothat regeneration. Its not just a building, but part of a wider movement ofconnectionandambitioninthecity.WorkingwithCTRL 18 blackwhitemag.com'