New Zealand Commercial Design Trends Series NZ Commercial Design Trends Vol. 34/02C | Page 83

ARTISTIC EXPRESSION
The Naumi Auckland Airport Hotel offers guests a private, niche environment
that celebrates art, quirkiness and the colours of the New Zealand Tui bird
Above:Ready to take flight – the
exterior walls and balconies of the
Naumi Auckland Airport Hotel are
finished in an array of Resene
paints that together evoke the
sheeny plummage of the Tui bird.
In a diverse hospitality market, the new Naumi
Auckland Airport Hotel stands apart with a quirky
theme, playful elements and colourful finishes.
Project designer Muir Design Solutions and
interior designer Material Creative followed the
international Naumi brand focus on individualistic,
artistic themes for the private, well-situated hotel.
Material Creative designer Toni Brandso says the
design took inspiration from our native Tui bird.
“Seemingly black from a distance, a closer
inspection of this bird reveals shimmering arrays of
metallic greens, purples and gold,” says Brandso.
Room balconies reflect the Tui’s sheeny plumage.
These are in Resene Tiber, a deep teal, Resene
Cutty Sark, a blue-green, Resene Onahau, a pastel
blue, and Resene Moby, a playful mid blue.
The balance of the exterior is painted in Resene
Tuna, a dignified grey. When using dark colours
outside, Resene recommends using a Resene
CoolColour to reduce heat build up and stress.
For details, head online: www.resene.co.nz
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