b'bright spotResene TosuittheslipresistancerequirementsofthetrafficableThe most critical part of the paint selection required creatingbelow: Resene Non-Skid Deck & Path added a suitable level of grit to Tequila surface, Liams team looked to Resene Non-Skid Deck & Pathcoloured floor and ramp surfaces that would be safe and suitablethe trafficable surface of the parklet to reduce the chance of slippage paint and chose three colours they thought best fulfilled theforheavypedestriantrafficonabusyroadwaythroughrainin wet weather without sacrificing the joyful colour scheme in Resene brief.ReseneFootlooseandReseneKowhaiwereobviousor shine. Resene Non-Skid Deck & Path fit the bill by offeringFootloose, Resene Kowhai and Resene Haast Shale. The foundation bright choices and we really liked the way Resene Haast Shaleagrippinggrittedsurfacewhilenotcompromisingoncolourblocks are painted in Resene FX Metallic tinted to Resene Blast Grey 2.complemented and contrasted within the pattern, he says. quality. Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen was used for the ply wall Some challenges we needed to overcome included needing tosurfaces to provide a high level, durable finish. For the handrail safely assemble and use a structure that sits in the road reserve, andand edge facings, Resene FX Metallic tinted to Resene Blast Grey for the parklet to be adaptable to suit different contexts like shorter2topcoatedinReseneClearcoatUVSmadetheseelements carparksorslopingstreets.Reprioritisingexistingparkingintostandout through contrasting colour and a sleek gloss sheen. alternative uses like parklets or cycle paths can also be controversial,These colour and product selections didnt go unnoticed by soweneededtoensuretherewasadequateengagementandthe judges at this years Resene Total Colour Awards, where the Vibrant Resene hues draw attention to aactivationwiththepublicandbusinesses.Workingintheroadproject received a Resene Total Colour InstallationExperiential Wellington street activation installation. reserve requires a Traffic Management Plan for assembly and for Product Colour Maestro Award to recognise the joyful palette use during the duration of the project at each site. To mitigate risks,and the intrinsic value it has brought to the streets of Wellington. we adhered to strict offsets from the live traffic lanedistance W hen you think of the best streets that youve ever haddependent on speed limitand deployed the bright and bold colourFor learn more about Streets for People and the programmes other the joy of traversing, they were probably bustling withscheme, which acts as a traffic control device in and of itself. activations, visit www.nzta.govt.nz. people and included areas to sit and linger, or evenTo suit a variety of possible locations, Liam says they designed the modular parklet system as a changeable kit of parts. At eacharchitectural specification, colour selection and imagesenjoy some nibbles or an engaging activity. Theyre often placeslocation, we could easily extend or reduce the parklet length byIsthmus Group, www.isthmus.co.nz where people and active modes of transportation, like bicycles andadding or removing 1.2m modules, which are made up of wallsbuild and painting Downer, www.downergroup.co.nzscooters, have been prioritised over motorised vehicles. These arewith floors or ramps, enabling adaptability for how much publicactivation consultants Gap Filler, www.gapfiller.org.nz; Creative Capital the type of streets that Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency hopesLiam Collinson of Isthmus Group says that a key outcomespace may be needed. We also developed a system where theArts Trust, www.ccat.org.nzto increase the presence of since creating the Innovating Streetsof the project for Wellington City Council was to develop a newmodulescanterracedownastreetifthecontextdemands, for People programme. The framework was provided to councilsframework incorporating lessons learned so that businesses couldproven by our testing outside Bebemos on steep Hall Street.across the country to empower them with the opportunity toapply for parklets on a more permanent basis. We worked withFor tactical projects such as this, there is a certain level of engage in new ways of imagining, designing and building theirinterested local businesses to provide shared overflow spaces forengagement upfront to find appropriate locations and supporting streetscontributing to a larger goal of creating safe, livable,diners, shoppers and the community to enjoy in harmony, testingbusinesses, but their main purpose is to prove design potential low-carbon streets with more transport choices.differentuserrequirementsandincorporatingimprovementsthrough positive trials rather than requiring considerable prior Eachprojecthadspecificconstraints,challengesandto the activations and fit-out at each site. We also worked withconsultation. With the help of Gap Filler and Drew James of opportunitiesbutallinvolvedtemporaryandlow-costourfabricatorstodevelopalow-cost,easy-to-buildsystemCreative Capital Arts Trust, we provided diverse activations and interventions which allowed ideas to be rapidly tested and adapted,that would be compliant and adaptable to a range of uses. Theseevents across the parklets to excite the public about the potential exposingwhatworksandwhatdoesnt.Thistacticalapproachcolourful timber constructions were installed in multiple locationsof various street changes, adds Liam.meant ideas could be trialled, measured and adjusted in a wayand used in different ways.that is simply not possible when undertaking permanent works,above top and bottom: Te Atamira a te Iwi - The Peoples Platform,The vibrancy of the parklets design makes it approachable and allowing communities to rethink how they see and use space.designed by Isthmus Group, received a Resene Total Colourimmediately communicates that it is there to be enjoyed. Liam One key project that emerged in Wellington was Te Atamira a teInstallationExperientialProduct Colour Maestro Award bothsays his team developed the diagonal pattern first and then setright: The design team chose ReseneResenefor its energetic Resene colour palette and the designs cleverLumbersider Low Sheen to use for the verticalKowhaiIwi - The Peoples Platform. Isthmus Group designed, developed,adaptability to different types of activations. Resene Footloose,out to choose the best Resene colours to suit the purpose. Wefaces of the parklet structure to provide adequate installed and activated a number of vibrant parklet configurationsResene Kowhai and Resene Haast Shale were tinted into Resenewanted to create a vibrant inner-city refuge which would stand out,protection from the elements and passing trafficResenein on street parking spaces within Newtown and Te Aro. EmbracedLumbersider Low Sheen for the side faces of the structure andcontrast the backdrop buildings and would be very visible within thethrough a waterborne formula. It was tinted toFootlooseby the community, their adaptable parklet design has featuredResene Non-Skid Deck & Path for the base. Resene FX Metallicstreet environment for increased safety. It was also important toResene Footloose, Resene Kowhai and ReseneReseneeverythingfromcraftsessionsandbackgammoncompetitionsin Resene Blast Grey 2 was used to colour the handrail and edgecreate a brand and identity for Te Atamira a te Iwi which would beHaast Shale to create the triangle design. TheHaast Shaleboards to frame the parklet, enhancing the vibrancy of the otherhandrails, edge boards and foundation blocks areResenetoDJsandaworkshopteachingyoungcyclistshowtorepairhues. These elements are topcoated in Resene Clearcoat UVSrecognisable as it moved around the city to communicate it is thepainted in Resene FX Metallic tinted to ReseneBlast Grey 2punctured bike tyres.for added protection and increased glossiness. sort of place people can take ownership of. Blast Grey 2 for contrast and sparkle.48 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 49'