Commercial - Resene

River J Models
Design inspirations for this project located
in Hamilton centred around working with
the elements of nature, stone features, leaf
prints and the flowing Waikato River.
The colour scheme I chose was from a very
neutral and natural palette consisting of
Resene Merino, Resene Pearl Lusta and
Resene Parchment, these colours have the
ability to change with every personality
within the open office space as well as the
private offices, future wall coverings will
be easily chosen because of the neutral
scheme.
The wall coverings were also inspired by the
Waikato River and the surrounding foliage,
a lot of organic curves and natural patterns.
Maintaining transparency throughout the
agency both literally and philosophically
was of key importance, from the Reception
Area right through to the CEO offices, so I
incorporated clear and frosted glass and
acrylic panels wherever possible, which
kept the spaces open and light but also
allowed for privacy when needed.
The office is loosely based on a hierarchy,
although the managers in their offices
are easily visible and accessible to all
employees and clients, and the executive
offices are also designed as spaces for
informal meetings.
Interior Designer: Holly Apelu
Colours Used: Resene Merino, Resene Parchment, Resene Pearl Lusta
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Multipurpose meeting spaces are extremely
flexible, able to be converted into three
small meeting rooms, one large conference
space, or a functioning catwalk allowing
for a fashion presentation show space or
one that can be opened up for events and
functions. The comfortably furnished staff
area adjacent can also open on to this
central space, allowing the catwalk area to
be extended even further if needed.
I wanted the agency to be a social
network within the company, everything
easily accessible to everyone, no
boundaries in terms of communication,
or between employees, modelling clients
and contract clients.
Merino
Parchment
Pearl Lusta