Dulux colour awards finalists

Several Kiwi projects have made it into the finals of the 36th annual Dulux Colour Awards, which will be announced in Melbourne later this year.

A panel of design industry experts from New Zealand and Australia narrowed this year’s entries to 103 finalists, whose projects exemplified the most innovative use of colour in the built environment across commercial and residential spaces.

Finalists were selected across six categories: Commercial Interior – Public and Hospitality, Commercial Interior – Workplace and Retail, Commercial and Multi-Residential Exterior, Residential Interior, Single Residential Exterior, and Student projects.

“We were excited to see such an exciting and imaginative use of colour in this year’s entries,” says Dulux Colour Specialist, Davina Harper. “Architects and designers have really pushed the boundaries with colour application to create inspiring, engaging – and often surprising – interior and exterior spaces.

“Across the commercial categories, deeper and darker tones are emerging, as well as simple vivid colours in reds, blues and greens.

“Retro 80’s inspired pastel shades of pinks, apricot, lemon and green, offering a touch of excitement and fun, have been injected into retail and workspaces, while impactful tones and washed walls are also making a presence, bringing a sense of moody sophistication to interiors,” added Davina.

New Zealand finalists include the Riverbank Quarter, pictured, by local firm Stufkens+Chambers Architects.