b'green thumbyellow colour enhances the towers role as a beacon, making achoice approved Resene primer and paint, stainless steel fixingsthe tapered posts on the outside. Compounding the issue, the strong visual statement that contrasts yet harmonises with theand fabric. They also chose screw piles over typical concreteday of the screw pile installation brought severe rain and wind surrounding natural environment. foundationsolutions,whichlimitedthegroundexcavationthat made the excavated site dangerously slippery. As a result, required for install and removal and maximised the reusabilitytwo of the screw piles were shifted 40mm from their set out Andr Vachias of their materials. locations. To compensate, we had to make slight adjustments to Where did you grow up? Did you alwaysThe team spent months painting and assembling the follysthe positions of the tapered posts to achieve proper alignment. want to be an architect? 172 pieces of timber. The materials were painted and preparedThis required quick thinking and problem-solving on site to find I grew up in Auckland. I didnt know I wantedoff-site before being transported and installed on location overa practical solution, he explains.to be an architect until about a year intoa four-week period. On site construction was led by anotherThe time required to prime and paint each of the facets of university, but I always knew I wanted to beoftheteamsformerclassmates,buildingapprenticeElliotthe many timber components was also a lengthy process. The in a creative industry. Western, who proved to be an extremely valuable resource.team would gather at Unitec after work and paint until late in Oliver says one of the most challenging aspects of the on- the evening from the start of November through Christmas What was your favourite part of the Brick Bay Folly experience? site build was aligning the posts with the screw pile foundationbreak. By the time it was all done and dusted, they had used The construction phase was great; its where the rubber hits thesystem. Each of the 12 posts had to align precisely with theapproximately20litresofReseneQuickDrywaterborne tarmac and where the hard prep work pays off. At that pointcorresponding screw piles, which proved especially difficult withprimer for the undercoat and 40 litres of Resene Sonyx 101 there was no other distractions, just us and the folly. semi-gloss for the coloured topcoats. The application of the Are there any types of projects you are hoping to specialise intopcoats took time and care so that we could achieve the finish during your career? we wanted, says Oliver. We were learning on the job, so a lot At this stage I am eager to try everything. I really enjoy mediumof mistakes were made. But by the end, we understood how to to large scale civic projects. achieve a smooth finish on the timber.The team knew they needed a striking colour to complement What would be a dream project for you to work on? the towers bold architectural form, which greets visitors at the I would love to be involved in more sculptural work again likestart and end of the Brick Bay Sculpture Trail. We explored another folly or a pavilion, perhaps. Alternatively, designing mya range of different yellows using the online Resene Colour own home would be amazing. Library and eventually selected Resene Broom after extensive What do you like about Resene? testing. Digital renderings were followed by physical trials using One thing that stood out to me was how friendly and helpfulResene testpots on timber offcuts and our 1:1 node model. We Resenes service is. I was provided the online specifications forwere drawn to the vibrant contrast Resene Broom created the project immediately, and in store, the staff were willing toagainst the natural hues of the surrounding landscape, how help me with anything and answer any questions.it subtly shifts with changes in light and weather and remains visible and dynamic from various vantage points around the What is your current favourite Resene colour? property. The vibrancy of the yellow not only amplifies the Before entering the competition, I was already wanting thetowers visual presence but also evokes a sense of celebration colour to be a yellow or a burnt orange, as I had an orange deskand gathering, making it a defining feature of the project, growing up. But I would probably paint my front door ReseneOliver explains.Big Bang, if I could. Standing tall in its sunny hue, Yellow Post is testament to teams collaboration, curiosity and craft. As visitors wander thewindingBrickBaySculptureTrail,thevividstructure right: Resene Broom, the paint colour used to give Yellow Post its iconicinvitesthemtogather,pauseandreflectonthecultural hue, was chosen for its cheerful vibrancy and ability to stand out againstsignificance of its form. Like the Mori hkari before it, Yellow the sites surrounding greenery. On a clear day, the bold yellow contrastsPost is proof that even the most temporary of structures can beautifully against blue skies and transformed the structure into aleave a lasting impression. welcoming beacon for visitors on the sculpture trail. No matter where you are at Brick Bay, you will see it and it will greet you, George says.For details on how to experience Yellow Post and the rest of the Brick Bay Images by Sam Harnett, www.samhartnett.com. Sculpture Trail in person, visit the Brick Bay website at www.brickbay.co.nz.blackwhitemag.com 67'