Resene Total Colour Awards 2026 winners announced

The 2026 Resene Color Awards jury featured perenial membersSylvia Sandford (color skilled)  and John Walsh (architectural author and former Structure NZ editor) together with new decide LauraGrace McFarland (Content material Director of Resene’s Habitat and BlackWhite magazines). The awards additionally celebrated Resene and their eightieth yr of operation.

 Resene Complete Color Grasp Nightingale AwardThe Resene Complete Color Grasp Nightingale Award, named after the Nightingale household who based and nonetheless run Resene right this moment, recognises excellence in color and paint use.  Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Coronary heart by TEAM Architects Wellington and Paul Cummack Conservation in affiliation.

The venture additionally gained the Resene Complete Color Heritage Tone-e Award. 

The jury stated “Via cautious analysis and a transparent understanding of the constructing’s heritage, the venture brings the area again to life with sensitivity and restraint. A renewed heritage color palette, chosen to enrich the structure, creates a peaceful inside that helps contemplation and centered use and demonstrates how heritage areas will be sensitively revived to offer modern context.” “Of specific notice is the cautious acknowledgement and use of supplies designed to counterpoint the authenticity of the restoration, whereas the refined craftsmanship elevates the architectural expertise. The roof detailing, particularly, is dealt with with outstanding care and stands as an art work in itself.” This venture is completed in: Resene Duck Egg Blue, Quarter Thorndon Cream, Eighth Ironsand, Villa White, Friar Greystone, Gecko, Half Raven, Pioneer Crimson, Double Stack and Resene FX Metallic Strong Gold. Resene Complete Color Heritage Color Maestro Award

Massey Home by Structure +

The jury stated “Via considerate restoration, the distinctive character of a major mid-century constructing has been introduced again to life, most notably by means of the reinstatement of its unique Resene color palette—first laid out in 1954.By returning the constructing to its supposed expression whereas respecting its innovation and craftsmanship, the venture tells a compelling story of architectural progress and heritage worth. The result’s a delicate and celebratory restoration that ensures this vital constructing can as soon as once more be appreciated for its magnificence, ingenuity and place within the architectural narrative of town.” This venture is completed in: Resene Smoke Gray, Foggy Gray, Pale Cream, Wan White, Double Spanish White, Half Pravda, Medium Gray, Gauntlet, Resene Aquaclear satin, customized: ‘126 Lambton Quay Plaster Color’, customized: ‘Massey Home Blue’, customized: ‘Massey Home Maroon’, customized: ‘Massey Home Darkish Pink’, customized: ‘Massey Home Aqua’, customized: ‘Massy Home Mild Yellow’, customized: ‘Massey Home Mild Brown’, customized: ‘Massey Home Chartreuse’ and customized: ‘ Massey Home Pale Blue’. Resene Complete Color Panorama Color Maestro Award

Ka Mua Ka Muri (Tree Trunk Bench) by Boffa Miskell

The jury stated “The work feels grounded within the pure origins of its materials, carrying that story ahead right into a rigorously crafted ultimate object. What makes the piece notably compelling is the way in which it permits the viewer to sense the journey from uncooked materials to completed type.The restrained use of color is extremely efficient. There’s simply sufficient to emphasize the shape, whereas the Resene Woodsman stain is used skilfully to disclose the feel and pure graining of the timber, celebrating quite than concealing the character of the wooden.”  This venture is completed in: Resene Whale Tail, Windfall, Knock Out and Resene Woodsman Pure.

 Resene Complete Color Panorama Tone-e Award

Yellow Put up, Brick Bay by Elliot Western, Oliver Prisk, Andre Vachias, Henry Mabin and George Culling

The jury stated “Nestled amongst its environment, Yellow Put up is without delay declarative and harmonious. Via a disciplined use of color, simplicity of type and a refined response to gentle, it establishes a assured id inside its setting, with out overwhelming the panorama.Total, this work is an uplifting and hanging presence. The rigorously thought-about colors declare the construction confidently, permitting it to face out whereas nonetheless participating meaningfully with the pure backdrop.” This venture is completed in: Resene Broom. Resene Complete Color Set up Tone-e Award

Into Ocean & Ice: 5 Artists Reimagine Shackleton’s Antarctic by The Letter Q

The jury stated, “Informed by means of a mixture of images, work, illustrations, ceramics and interactive components, Into Ocean & Ice examines the function South Georgia performs because the gateway to Antarctica, as chronicled by Shackleton’s ill-fated ultimate journey and the Inspiring Explorers Expedition 100 years later. The palette of richly saturated colors underscores the artworks serving to to carry the artists’ tales to life in a deeply significant approach.” “Credit score goes to the New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa for eschewing the usual impartial backdrop often related to exhibitions of this kind, and as a substitute delivering a synergistic viewers expertise of the various media.” This venture is completed in: Resene Sebedee, Chocolate Lounge, Poet, Atlas and Gothic. Resene Complete Color Neutrals Tone-e Award

Port Tarakohe Harbourmaster and Facilities Constructing by JTB Architects

The jury stated, “Located harmoniously inside its setting, a extremely thought-about architectural type balances technical decision with cultural expression to create a layered composition that’s each protecting and expressive. Delicate shadows transfer throughout richly articulated surfaces in a significant manipulation of sunshine and materials, the place a excessive stage of element provides depth and texture all through the design.” “The considerate use of supplies demonstrates a powerful understanding of efficiency: merchandise are deployed in response to wind, salt and different harsh coastal circumstances, making certain sturdiness with out compromising magnificence.” This venture is completed in: Resene Factor CC and Double Akaroa. Resene Complete Color Schooling Color Maestro Award

Ruakaka Faculty New Classroom Block by designgroup architects h+okay

The jury stated, “This venture receives excessive reward for its assured transformation of an present constructing on a modest finances. Using color as the first driver, demonstrates how a considerate, strategic use of color can fully revivify an ageing construction.” “The scheme is daring and unapologetic. What may have been a cautious refresh, as a substitute turns into a spirited reimagining, proving that creativity and conviction can obtain outstanding outcomes. It’s a joyful, assured intervention that exhibits how buildings will be given new life by means of creativeness and dedication.” This venture is completed in: Resene Christi, Blue Diamond, Lipstick, Sebedee, Turbo, Gray Friars and Sea Fog. Resene Complete Color Schooling Tone-e Award

Wainuiomata Excessive Faculty Redevelopment by Stephenson & Turner

The jury stated, This venture as an distinctive instance of color drenching, executed with readability, confidence and cautious consideration. A complicated palette has been used strategically to outline areas of significance and create pockets of pleasure, guiding motion and focus all through the area.Drawing inspiration from the native panorama, the scheme displays a powerful sense of place whereas demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the psychological impression of color, displaying how a rigorously orchestrated palette can create a cohesive, vibrant surroundings that helps each studying and wellbeing. This venture is completed in: Resene Rejoice, Ecstasy, Palm Inexperienced, Highland and Avocado. Resene Complete Color Residential Exterior Color Maestro Award

Aro Valley Refresh by Athfield Architects

 The jury stated, “Playful, quirky and unmistakably creative, the venture captures the inventive spirit that defines Aro Road and the general character of the Aro Valley. The venture feels completely at dwelling in its context, including one other cheerful layer to an already vibrant and expressive neighbourhood.Quite than mixing into the background, this work enriches the streetscape and reinforces the full of life, welcoming character of the realm, embracing the Valley’s established social licence for creativity and individuality.” This venture is completed in: Resene Tangerine, Butterfly, Tulip Tree and Mai Tai. Resene Complete Color Residential Exterior Tone-e Award

Biophilic Glamour by South Coast Color

The jury stated, “The chosen palette highlights the pure environment of the house set in opposition to a verdant backdrop whereas giving the constructing renewed definition and readability. The transformation presents a hanging before-and-after end result, demonstrating how rigorously thought-about color can fully reshape the visible impression of a property.The distinction between dwelling and setting establishes a transparent sense of type, permitting the architectural strains to face out with confidence. The anchoring stone wall and surrounding greenery work superbly with the brand new color scheme, grounding the house inside its panorama whereas reinforcing its character.” This venture is completed in: Resene Bokara Gray CC, Double Bianca, Bianca and Resene Woodsman Cherrywood. Resene Complete Color Residential Inside Color Maestro Award

Roseman Whare by Sunday Architects

The jury stated, “The paint scheme works superbly to amplify the structure, highlighting types and transitions whereas bringing readability and character to every area. On the similar time, the inside maintains a playful high quality, with colors flowing naturally from room to room to create a cohesive and fascinating journey by means of the house.Total, the venture exhibits how a rigorously thought-about method to color and color can elevate a DIY renovation right into a full of life, expressive surroundings that celebrates each the structure and the individuals who reside inside it.” This venture is completed in: Resene New York Pink, Crimson Oxide, Apple Blossom, Florentine Pink, Beryl Inexperienced, Despacito, Beethoven, Contour, Cashmere, Quarter Biscotti, Sakura, Tom Thumb and Tulip Tree. Resene Complete Color Residential Inside Tone-e Award

Yarraville Peak by Weaver+Co Architects

The jury stated, “A wonderful instance of color drenching, Yarraville Peak succeeds in weaving collectively heritage and modern components to create a cohesive richness by means of using a rigorously curated palette. The transition from conventional options on the entrance to the trendy interpretation on the rear, with color appearing because the unifying thread, carries occupants seamlessly by means of the areas. The result’s a refined but expressive inside the place the juxtaposition of outdated and new is seamlessly built-in by means of a skilful and extremely thought-about use of color.” This venture is completed in: Resene Palm Inexperienced, Mud Storm, Blue Evening, Biscay, Sail, Kaitoke Inexperienced, Midnight Moss, Sea Nymph and Give up. Resene Complete Color Industrial Exterior Color Maestro Award

ESR – Chromatic Oscillation by Drez

The jury stated, “Refreshing and stimulating, this work transforms a large-scale constructed type into a chance for visible engagement. The place many massive buildings and warehouses are constructed with little color or character, this venture demonstrates how, by means of a vibrant spectrum of complementary colors and a composition that creates a powerful sense of motion, considerate design can carry power and wonder to in any other case utilitarian environment. The result’s a hanging intervention that turns scale into an asset, delivering color, vitality and on a regular basis pleasure to the broader group.” This venture is completed in: Resene House Cadet, Aquamarine, Tree Frog, Wild Willow, Mint Julip, Buttermilk, Touche, Tuscany, Merlot, Grapevine, Half Decision Blue, Daisy Bush, Dancing Lady, Ballerina, Sakura, Splash, Hypnotic, Anise, Aqua, Malibu, House Run, Reef, Candy Corn, Calico, Boogie Wonderland and Blue Gem. Resene Complete Color Industrial Exterior Tone-e Award

Totara Retailer by Annabell Berry Artistic Co

The jury stated, “Vertical stripes impart an actual presence whereas reinforcing the verticality of the constructing’s type. The appliance of color is exact, visually guiding guests to the purpose of entry and creating a transparent, welcoming threshold.” “The palette is dealt with with sophistication, attractive in its softness but hanging in a approach that creates a memorable arrival expertise. The ultimate, considerate contact comes by means of the selection of color for the entrance door, echoing the tones of the neighbouring tree, a refined nod to the constructing’s panorama.” This venture is completed in: Resene Gargoyle, Half Parchment, Mondo, Safehaven, Eighth Parchment and Resene Woodsman Treehouse. Resene Complete Color Industrial Inside Public & Retail House Tone-e Award

Te Whare Awhi Ora by MODE

The jury stated, “Via a powerful understanding of – and skilful choice from – the Resene product vary, the venture demonstrates a considerate command of each efficiency and aesthetic end result. The result’s a well-considered and extremely applicable software all through. The scheme strikes a compelling stability between liveliness and restfulness. Vibrant moments of color and texture energise the surroundings, whereas quieter tones present areas of calm. This method responds sensitively to the wants of the clientele, creating areas that help a wide range of emotional experiences and makes use of.” This venture is completed in: Resene Black White, Pure White, Black, Broom, Resene Cemseal, Resene GP Metallic Primer, Resene Aquaclear Satin, Resene Sureseal, Resene SpaceCote Flat Kitchen & Rest room and Resene Woodsman Black. Resene Complete Color Rising Star Tone-e Award

Denise Jillian Saso

The jury stated, “What makes this work notably compelling is the considerate dealing with of color, which brings a powerful sense of tradition to the piece, enriching its visible impression whereas reinforcing the narrative behind the design.” “The artist has created one thing that each honours custom and reinterprets it in a recent approach. This conceptual method elevates the piece past craftsmanship alone, demonstrating each technical confidence and a delicate understanding of heritage. Total, it’s a considerate, very intelligent piece that stands out for each its thought and its execution.” This venture is completed in: Resene Colourwood Desert Yellow, Colourwood Crimson Pepper, Colourwood Emerald Inexperienced, Colourwood Matai, Woodsman Pickled Bluewood, Woodsman Earthsong and Resene Aquaclear.