b'green thumbleft and below: Mornington Peninsula is said to have some of the bestimplemented some creative solutions for reducing waste. views in Victoria, and the new design makes the most of them. TheWe worked with the steel fabricator to achieve a precise home sits seamlessly within its natural and landscaped surroundings,3D model of the steel frame for the building and the pergola with a colour palette to complement it. Exterior walls painted in Resenewhichenabledprecisionfabricationandfastinstallation; Sonyx 101 CoolColour tinted to Resene Bokara Grey and fascia and pergola in Resene Sonyx 101 CoolColour tinted to Resene Black. theinteriorcabinetrywasdesignedforswiftinstallation and waste was minimised. The roof cladding offcuts were top tip usedtocladtheexistingfireplace.Thenewextension alsoleveragedtheexistingbuildinginfrastructurefor When choosing dark paint and wood stain colours outdoors,mechanical heating and cooling, says Aaron.choose a Resene CoolColour formulawhich can beChoosingReseneproductswasanotherimportant used on all sorts of exterior materials and applications,component of ensuring the outcome they were after. We from weatherboards and concrete to windowsills. Resenelike using Resene for their wide selection of paint colours CoolColours look like normal Resene colours, but thanksandtimberstains,aswellastheirexcellentcustomer to special pigment technology, they reflect more infraredservice. Furthermore, we find their colour range to be waves to keep your substrate and coating cooler. Find outdistinctiveespeciallywhenitcomestotheirneutral more at www.resene.com/coolcolour. shades and tones.ForAaronandhisteam,thedesignoftheproject also offered an opportunity to learn a different way to living areas have been prioritised above all else in a way thatapproachrenovations.Thisprojectwasreallyabout welcomes family in and encourages connection, reunionhow we could allow the architecture to truly integrate and shared experiencessomething the renovation doeswith the landscape; people forget how important this is. with grace and elegance.The landscape flows fluidly into and through the building Inside,thecolourpaletteisadark,cosyandcalmandbecomesthefocalpoint,thenucleusconnecting collectionofResenegreysandcharcoalsReseneallelements;thedarkinteriorcreatesadramaticyet Ironsand, Resene Quarter Ironsand, Resene Half Bokaraunpretentious stage for nature. It forced us to consider Grey and Resene Colorwood Crowshead wood stain not just how a building sits in its landscape, but how it CoolColour Black. Resene Bokara Grey is a dark charcoalpaired with bluestone flooring. The hues and finishes Atlascan evolve over time, with new dimensions and additions, that can look almost black under certain conditions, butArchitectschosedontonlyconnectwiththeexteriorand how the different elements can all work in concert in the sunlight, the colours grey heart comes throughpalette, they also help to limit light reflection, creating lessResene to create a calm, considered, unified space rather than a clearly.DeeperReseneBlackwasusedfortrimmingstrain on the eyes and elevating the expansive windows,Quarter Ironsand building that feels iterated, divided or over-engineered.elements such as the fascia and door and window framesviews and natural light to centre stage.above left and right: As you make your way between thecreate a dark expansive folding plane. The half strengthWhilemanyofthenewplantingsarestillsmallat to subtly highlight the outline of the building, says Aaron. The interior creates seclusion where desired, suchdifferent interior and exterior areas of the home, thewas chosen so that the texture of the lining board couldthispoint,itseasytoimaginehowthestructurewill While Resene CoolColours look the same as normalas the more private living spaces, and feels expansivedeep and moody Resene colour palette blends seamlesslybe brought out clearly. The walls feature Resene Ironsandbecome even more engrained within its surroundings as Resene colours, they help to better protect the substratein other moments, as when the foyer opens up into thethroughoutchampioning the views. But rather thanResene to create a softer tone and differentiate from the ceiling.the landscaping fills in. We plan to visit the site in a few by reflecting back more of the suns harsh UV wavesandhomes dramatic cathedral ceilings, Aaron explains. Therely on a single paint colour, Atlas Architects closelyColorwood This way, the raked ceiling could appear as if it is a floating considered the light and angles of each space and selectedCrowshead plane. The existing part of the home has the same coloursyears once the creepers have matured, Aaron says. The Resene CoolColours are recommended when painting orkitchen and pantry are practical and service-oriented,a handful of different smouldering charcoal hues, formulaspergolastructureeffectivelyencagesthehouse.Over staining dark colours outdoors. We hadnt used a Resenebut they are also part of the social and entertaining hub.and finishes to achieve the right effect. Low ceilingapplied,butwithlessstrength.Theintentionwastotime, the plants at its base will grow, creeping up to the CoolColour formula on a project before, however, we areDesignedasafull-sizedbar,thisfunctionalzonehaspainted in Resene SpaceCote Flat tinted to ReseneResene differentiatetheexistingspacesfromthenewandtoroofline and enhancing the homes privacy with flora so excited to specify it next time we have a dark buildingthe aesthetic of a private club, accommodating familyHalf Bokara Grey, entrance, living room and kitchenHalf Bokara Grey create a transition from the more public area of the houseit feels contained but never confined. We believe this will exterior, Aaron says. gatherings and social events. walls in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen tinted to ReseneResene to the more private areas. The interior timber beams and In addition to the exterior changes, the ownersaThe colour scheme strikes a clever balance with theIronsand, rumpus room walls in Resene SpaceCote LowIronsand screen were stained with Resene Colorwood Crowsheaddramatically change the appearance of the home, and we Sheen tinted to Resene Quarter Ironsand, rumpus roomResene are excited to see the outcome. semi-retired couple with many children and grandchildrenfull-length and full-height windows and doors, achievingraked ceiling in Resene SpaceCote Flat tinted to ReseneBokara Grey wood stain to enable the timber grain to show through.werealsoafterahomethatwasunapologeticallya cosy, grounded feeling, he continues. The main living,Quarter Ironsand and timber beams and screen stainedResene ToensurethedesignintentionwasachievedwithinTo see more of Atlas Architects work, visitintended for enjoying quality time with loved ones; wherediningandkitchenusedReseneHalfBokaraGreytoin Resene Colorwood Crowshead. 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