b'gold standardU ndertakingasignificantrefurbishmentofaheritagemany decades to come. The project was also the final piece ofcolour selection both inside and outand they were fastidious in building is often far more difficult than building new, butthe ToitoiHawkes Bay Arts & Events Centre puzzle, whichselecting hues that would be true to the buildings original character.the preservation of such historic gems is a worthy andincluded the earthquake-strengthening and refurbishment ofThe colours used for the exterior and interior focused on the noble pursuit. When the dust has cleared and the doors havethe Opera House and redevelopment of the former plaza toheritage values of the original design and were based on evidence been flung open once again to welcome the community backcreateanewmulti-usespace,FunctionsonHastingsanof early colours, reflecting the same placement of tone as well as within a beloved buildings walls, there are few more gratifyingeight-year-long endeavour, all in. the generally light rendered finishes and materials originally used, experiences for a project team. WhileseismicupgradingwasimportantforensuringtheexplainsJaneMatthewsofMatthews&MatthewsArchitects. The Municipal Building is one of Hastings most cherishedsafetyandsoundnessofthebuilding,returningitsexteriorandHistoricphotosshowthattheoriginalexteriorcolourscheme buildings. Constructed in 1916 adjacent to the Municipal Theatreinterior designs to their former grandeur went hand-in-hand withwas crisp with a light colour to the rendered pilasters, cornices and to provide new premises for the Hastings Borough Council, itthe structural works. Guided by research and site investigations,parapet. An article in the Hastings Standard printed on 12 April Years of meticulous renewal returnoriginally included council chambers and offices, a ballroom-styleMatthews&MatthewsArchitectswerechargedwiththe1917 noted the elevations have been delicately treated with a wash the Hastings Municipal Building toassembly hall and ground-level retail shops. Following a designmonumental job of architectural specification, interior design andof sulphate and hydrated lime in two colours. Resene helped us its original majestyand then some. competition, architect Albert Garnetts submission was selected for its distinctive balconies, tower, entries, verandas and shop fronts. Since opening more than a century ago, the Edwardian Free Classical style building has been a prominent landmark and played an enduring role in the civic and community life of the city.In 2014, the Municipal Building was closed until important seismicupgradingandredevelopmentcouldbeundertaken, whichcommencedin2018.WhiletheCategory1heritage listed structure had survived the 1931 Napier earthquake and been subsequently repaired, considerable efforts were needed toensurethistreasurewouldcontinuetostandstrongfor opposite: The freshly refurbished Municipal Building in HastingsResenesits handsomely on the intersection of Hastings Street andTriple MerinoHeretaunga Street showing off its graceful heritage-inspired Resene colour scheme. Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen tinted to Resene Triple Merino was used for the many decorative elements from frieze to portico, on plasteredResenecornices, pilasters, windowsills, parapets, veranda andGrey Friarsbalcony edges and soffits. Resene Grey Friars was tinted into Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen to bring depth and contrast to columns and the pilaster bases. The same colour was tinted into Resene Lustacryl to colour the joinery and the roughcast plaster wallsResene Eighthare painted in Resene Lumbersider Low SheenFriar Greystonetinted to Resene Eighth Friar Greystone.right: In addition to the events spaces, the Municipal Building also houses a variety of commercial retail businesses, cafs, bars and restaurants. On the laneway, pedestrians are partially sheltered from the elements while they explore while still enjoying the connections to sunlight and nature that the design provides. Walls painted in Resene Eighth Friar Greystone, architectural details in Resene Triple Merino and joinery in Resene Grey Friars.14 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 15'