b'gold standardturn their exciting new vision into a realityand didDPAArchitectsalsofoundthelathandplasterbelow: Notes of a half strength of Resene Gum Leaf dotted amongst the gold plasterwork in they ever get the right team for the job. ceilingtobeinparticularlypoorconditionduetothe foyer provide a prelude to the adjoining auditorium. Walls in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen With more than 25 years of specialised experience,ongoing water damage from leaks in the roof above.waterborne enamel tinted to Resene Quarter Canterbury Clay, dados in Resene Lustacryl semi- top tipprincipal Dave Pearson is one of New Zealands leadingWhiletheiroriginalintentionwastoretainCartersgloss waterborne enamel tinted to Resene Canterbury Clay, doors in Resene Lustacryl tinted to heritagearchitects.HeattendedtheUniversitymural within the oval, the deteriorated condition of theResene Merlot and ceiling in Resene Eighth Pearl Lusta. Get a gilded look with a shimmering ofYorkCentreforConservationStudiesandhasceiling necessitated much of its replacement.opposite: After careful measuring, mapping and photographing, theselection from the Resene FX Metallics actedasbothprojectandheritagearchitectforLath and plaster ceilings are traditionally formed byreplica mosaic tile floor in the entrance foyer looks just as beautifulResene Quartercollection, such as Resene Gold Dust.as the original. Walls in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen waterborne other significant conservation projects, such as thelaying wet plaster over timber laths that are left withenamel tinted to Resene Quarter Canterbury Clay, dados inCanterbury ClayWaterworks building at MOTAT (Aucklands Museumgaps between them, says Dave. The plaster is appliedResene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel tinted toof Transport and Technology) and the Christchurchover the laths with sufficient force to push some plasterResene Canterbury Clay, doors in Resene Lustacryl tinted to Arts Centre restoration. in between them, so the laths then act as a key to stopResene Merlot and ceiling in Resene Eighth Pearl Lusta. ReseneThe magnitude of what was at hand didnt elude him.the plaster from falling. In the case of the opera house,Gold Dust Resene Aside from the meticulous demands of structurallythe plaster had cracked, the keys were weakened andCanterbury Resene Eighth Resene ReseneClaystrengtheningaheritagebuildingofoutstandingbroken and significant fabric was at risk of damage.Pearl Lusta Gum Leaf Merlotsignificance, he explains, it was envisaged that new toilet facilities be designed and all spaces within the theatre be redecorated as part of the upgrade.He and his team conducted in-depth research into earlier colour schemes, based on historical documents and imagery, before proposing their new colour schemeone that was based on known earlier influences, yet cognisant of the buildings more recent architectural contributions. Colours for the auditorium, foyer and toilet spaces were sourced entirely through the Resene productrangeandcomplementedwithacareful selection of fabrics and floorcoverings.Undoubtedlythemostsignificantspacewithin the Hawkes Bay Opera House is the main auditorium, withitsuninterruptedsightlinesandexcellent acoustics.Ithasexceptionalheritagevalue,says Dave.Photographstakenimmediatelyafterthe 1931 earthquake showed that the auditorium at the time was painted in a light colour, which appeared to cover all surfaces, including the decorative motifs andornatedetailing.Therenovationsin1992saw the introduction of a pink colour scheme and gold detailing on the floral motifs. Teal stage curtains, deep red seats and private box curtains furthered the bright arrayofcolours,whichatthetime,wereadirect response to the general feeling that the space was uninspiring and underwhelming. The second wave of renovations from 2002-2006 saw the redecoration of the auditorium as well as the installation of Tina Carters ceiling mural.14 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 15'