This project involved providing insight for the interior upgrade/refresh of a foyer. Located in a relatively large and prominent apartment building, the foyer featured many existing architectural and fixed design details including marble floor tiles, carpet, and interior decor including…
The clients for a large residential/commercial project in Manly had two key aims. Firstly, change the institutional vibe of the long corridors on each level and make these appear more welcoming and shorter. Secondly, update the foyer with only minimal…
Colour scheme for a Dementia Unit – This project involved providing evidence-based colour insight to the team responsible for the design of the Fraser McDonald Geriatric Psychiatric Unit. This dementia unit is located at Auckland City Hospital, Auckland District Health…
I was invited to present a CPD seminar series in New Zealand to architects, designers and colour specifiers. The series, hosted by Resene Paints, were held in Auckland: 25 October 2016 – NZ Health Design Council, Auckland 26 October 2016…
Institutional Colour Design Evidence-based colour strategies for institutional design recommend using hues that are familar and homelike, and to minimise strong contrasts. These colour strategies are more likely to invoke positive response, enhance feelings of wellbeing and convey a sense…
In this post, I discuss the projects where I’ve used colour strategies to improve engagement, customer/client traffic, orientation and wayfinding in commercial interiors. ‘Meditrainean’ Restaurant – June 2016 This restaurant, which features a train of small dishes, had a make-over…
INTERIOR magazine published my interior colour scheme review of the unique CIGA project in Christchurch, New Zealand.
I did an interview with the editor of INTERIOR magazine while in New Zealand in February 2016. Federico Monsalve has the enviable job of editing INTERIOR, which showcases the best of NZ’s commercial interiors. We discussed colour in interior…
In a media interview with Laura Trieste, I discussed a simple interior colour scheme formula. This formula equates to 60% Dominant hue/tonal value; 30% Auxiliary hue/tonal value and 10% Accent hue/tonal value. This approach to interior colour provides a cohesive…
Colour schemes for older apartments and heritage buildings depend on a number of key issues including: Architectural style and fixed heritage design details Directional aspect and amount of natural light Client preferences, artwork and furniture For an interior that has…
