Design takes flight

Every aspect of the new airport is addressed in terms of long-term aesthetics and efficiency right down to the selection of durable, ecologically sound paint finishes. Surfaces benefiting from Resene paint technologies include everything from the sweeps of interior wall surfaces to the columns in the shape of albatross beaks that greet visitors to the airport.

CCM Architects specified Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen for most interior wall areas. Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen is a waterborne enamel, very durable, washable and Environmental Choice approved. Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen is suitable for everything from broadwall through to wet areas. The airport ceilings are in Resene Zylone 20 waterborne flat, with Resene Lustacryl used on all doors and trims. Resene Lustacryl is a semi-gloss waterborne enamel, well-suited to trims and joinery because of its durability, pleasing sheen level and ease of application.

For the exterior, the architects chose Environmental Choice-approved Resene X-200. This is an acrylic waterproofing membrane, used on large projects to help weatherproof exteriors. Resene X-200 has built-in elastomeric properties to help it bridge small cracks. The airport's exterior columns are finished with Resene Enamacryl gloss waterborne enamel, while Resene Imperite I.F. 503 was used on exposed steelwork.

For details of Resene's paint systems, including information on Environmental Choice products, visit a Resene ColorShop, or freephone 0800 Resene (737 363). Or visit the website: www.resene.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas