b'green thumbsaspiration for a project. When you think about it, publicyoure often having to deal with a lot of stakeholders top tip Resenetoiletsshouldstandoutsoyoucanfindthem;theyand, at times, you may end up with a few too many cooksRiptideshouldnt be camouflaged to blend in, Brent adds. in the kitchen. But Brent has had great success through Colour is a potent and obvious tool to use as it createshis smart approach and the relationships hes built.While outdoor wall artworks are typically painted in Resene Lumbersider, foot traffic an instant emotional response and tends to draw you toThe project team at Hastings District Council is smallareas can require a non-slip finish. This can be easily achieved by adding Resene SRG Grit a space or object. It is fun as well, can make you smileand very open and supportiveespecially when it comesinto Resene Walk-on or Resene Lumbersider or by choosing Resene Non-Skid Deck and even make you laugh. Colour both subtle and overtto using colour. For each project, colour is discussed when& Path, which is a product with a grit non-slip texture designed into it that can be tinted is prevalent everywhere in nature, and both sit happilypresenting a design and is part of the design expression,to a range of colours. See the Resene Decks, Paths, Driveways and Recreational Areas side by side. It helps these toilets to be more than simplyso it has a reason for being the colour it is. colour range for options. Altex Coatings (www.altexcoatings.com), part of the Resene buildings. In a way, they become pieces of public sculpture,For Brent, this approach of getting the client toGroup, also has a range of long-term high performance durable coatings suitable for adding something beyond function to the context. buy into the colour as part of the design has helpedasphalt road marking, footpaths, playgrounds and sports court surfaces.We have also discovered the combination of colourit become less of a personal preference. I think its a and pattern on the walls of these toilets has led to themgood way to get clients on board rather than treating being tagged much less than other similar buildings.colour as simply a final choice of finish to be agreed toWalk this wayMany think that colour is really only for busy and activeat the end, when it becomes much more subjective andI have seen first-hand the positive impact colour has on our emotional state, says urban spaces, but we have found that it works just asdifficult to reach a consensus on. artist Melinda Butt of Min Design. successfully in serene park environments. When it comes to buildings in public spaces, functionColour and pattern are great for activation, engagement and wayfinding in public Brent encourages others to be more adventurouscomes first so the paint specification you choose becomesspaces but incorporating them also comes with therapeutic qualities and helps create when it comes to using colour in public spaces. It isimportant. Resene has a great range of products thata sense of public ownershipthat the space belongs to the people, and that the easy to fall back to a neutral palette, which is often theoffer solutions. In the case of the precast concrete wallspeople belong in the space.unconscious path of choice. But if you think about whatof the toilets, they are in Resene Uracryl which is reallyIf youve ever walked around central Auckland, Hamilton or Whangarei, chances the design of a space is trying to achieve, you may findhardwearing and can be maintained. When it comes toare youve already been wowed by Melindas work. A fusion of pop art and art deco that adding colour will give a better result and createcolour, Resene has a great spectrum available in all rangesinspired by everything from classical architecture and Bauhaus principles to Japanese spaces that people are happier to be in, he says. so the use of colour in the project is pretty unrestricted. poster art and Egyptian motifs, her bold iconographic style of murals is hard to miss. ThosewhohaveworkedonpublicprojectswithBut until she was asked to create a special piece for Butter Factory Lane, her work had councils or developers know they can be challenging, asTo see more of Brents work, visit www.citrusstudio.co.nz. never been on a walkable or driveable surface. The 18 metre long and five metre wide mural she created featured an eye-catching combination of Resene White, Resene Black, Resene Roadster, Resene Gorse and Resene Riptide and was extremely popular Guarding against graffiti Resene with residents, adding to their sense of safety and belongingespecially when visiting Gorse the adjacent hospitality and entertainment venue of the same name.Illegal graffiti tagging can be a nightmare in public spaces. Not only can it detract from your design andEach of Melindas murals are carefully planned, and this project was no different. cost money to fix, but the longer its left there, the more likely it is to attract more graffiti. When leftBefore executing a large painting, she creates a smaller work using Resene testpots unaddressed, tagging can also progress to more serious crimes, so it pays to have an anti-graffiti plan in placein her chosen colour scheme and views it under a range of lighting conditions to see for your client to tackle graffiti promptly and keep the problem from escalating. how the hues change. I have learnt the hard way that sometimes colour can shift Traditionally, anti-graffiti protective coatings were full of solvents. However, Resene has developed adramatically depending on the light. In order to create a long lasting high-value work, lower VOC option: Resene Uracryl GraffitiShield. This high performance waterborne two pack urethane isthe right prep work has to be done, she says.designed to provide a clear protective finish as a defence against graffiti. Once cured, if graffiti does occur,Melindas work has also been used to enliven public infrastructure from power it can be removed using Resene Graffiti Cleaner without the need to repaint the area. Its ideal for use onopposite and above: I like to use patterns to create a senseResene boxes to public bathrooms and carpark entryways. I use bright, bold colours in high businesses, roadside walls and other structures that are prone to tagging. The best part is Resene Uracrylof fun, direction and engagement, says artist MelindaWhite activity zones to lift peoples mood and increase a sense of safety. If an area needs GraffitiShield is available in a range of gloss levels so you can get the right sheen for the look youre after. Butt of Min Design. The 18m long and 5m wide lanewaysome vibrancy, it helps to add a few, bold primary colours. When paired with the Resene Graffiti Cleaner is free of NMP and is formulated for easy removal of graffiti. It is very effectivemural she created on Butter Factory Lane in WhangareiResene simplicity of black and white, it adds an additional pop, both in the art movement against common materials used for graffiti, such as spray paint, ink, crayon and lipstick. was inspired by vintage poster art, pop art and JapaneseRoadster Resene sense and the visual field.illustrations and features Resene White, Resene Black,BlackResene Roadster, Resene Gorse and Resene Riptide.To see more of Melindas work, visit www.melindabutt.com.70 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 71'