b'gold standardThe first in the world to feature an astronomicalwere used to create the organic reception counter.kitchen,bathroomsandutilityroomswhileskirting night sky with 1,500 LED stars within a pressurisedThearmsofthecounterextendbeyondthedeskboards, door frames and architraves were coated in clinicaltheatre,IntraNorthHarbourspatientsarelinkingthepatientstothestaffandthespacesResene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel and welcomed into a highly unique and soothing experienceadjacent to the procedure suite. Resene ClinicalCote was used throughout the clinical that still maintains infection control requirements andInnovationsinmanufacturingtechniqueswhichand recovery areas due to its antimicrobial properties.the necessary mechanical principles that such a spacewerent possible just a few years ago are now helpingLiz says that it was through the designs carefully demands.Setamongstsomeofthelatestmedicalustoturnstarkclinicalspacesintoeasytoclean,curatedcolourpalettethattheteamwasableto imaging technologies available, the sky is operable totexturally rich environments, says Liz. The night skyfurther help to ease patient anxiety and, ultimately, aid six astronomically accurate settings. panels and three dimensional panels behind the bedin their recovery. Resene Wan White, a sophisticated The theatre is designed to ease patient anxiety byheads were created with the use of digital modellingyet warm umber off-white, was selected as the base retaining a strong biophilic connection in materialityand CNC production. colourforthefit-outandusedforthereception and a dark ceiling with the night sky to soften whatAn environmentally-friendly solution and healthierabove and below right: Grooved panelling in a herringbone design painted in Resene Bondicounter and patient recovery areas to highlight the could have been a harsh clinical environment. DuealternativeswererequiredtomaintainthehighBlue brings depth and calm to patient waiting areas and grounding to the greater recoverycurvaceous staff base and to gently contrast with the tothepressurisationoftheproceduresuiteandstandards of a healthcare environment, so all the paintsspace. Selected walls and doors are in Resene Half Spindle, while Resene Wan White was usedtimberribbon.SoftblueReseneHalfSpindlewas otherclinicalservices,millimetrepreciseplanningwespecifiedareResenewaterborneEnvironmentalas the base of the colour scheme on the main walls and ceiling.used to delineate the back of house and circulation was required to do usually simple things like braceChoice approved formulas with low toxicity. below left: The first in the world to feature an astronomical night sky within a pressurisedareas from the light-filled front of house. In contrast the reception bulkhead, explains Liz. A combinationDurable Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen was usedclinical theatre, Intra North Harbours patients are treated to a uniquely soothing setting lit bytothesemoresubtlecolours,deepReseneBondi of traditional craft and digital fabrication techniquesfor wet and high traffic areas, including the staff room1,500 LED stars. The walls, doors and architraves are painted in Resene Wan White. Blue was used as an accents on furniture and various detailing and panelling to create a visual and textural interest. The same hue was also carried into the chat roomandstaffkitchentoenhancethesenseof privacy and intimacy in those spaces while neon lights, artworksandScandinavianfurnitureupholsteredin bright accent colours add vibrancy to finish the look.Acoustics also play a large role in creating a feeling of calm. Acoustic Marmoleum was utilised throughout the project, as well as a perforated plaster ceiling in the recovery area. The angles and organic curves or the joinery and walls also help to reduce noise while softening the visual environment. Reseneleft and above left: Feature walls and details indesign Klein Architects, www.klein.co.nz, inWan WhiteResene Bondi Blue add character to the staffassociation with Pac Studio, www.pacstudio.nz Resenelunchroom and the patient storage area. Ceilingbuild Savory Construction, www.savory.co.nz Bondi Blueand small cupboards in Resene Wan White. paint Wayne Bowden Painters, www.wbp.co.nz,Reseneabove right: Resene Bondi Blue was used as thean accredited Resene Eco.Decorator,Half Spindlemain colour in the social area to build intimacywww.ecodecorator.co.nzand cosiness. Ceiling in Resene Wan White. images David St. George, www.dstgeorge.com; Edward Duncan, www.klein.co.nz16 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 17'