I made a colour way to focus in on my materials, textures and colour pallet.

In researching into the exact materials I will use for my bathhouse I considered Kotahitanga. I will recycle the concrete that gets excavated the the building of the new bath house as the new floor fitting the pieces together, buffing them down to a smooth, clean surface and using an off white grout to fill in the gaps.

I gathered samples of different ceramic and stone tiles in different colours and textures that could be on my walls.

I didn’t like the texture of the ceramic tiles. They felt too manufactured and I was wanting something more natural.

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I liked the stone samples much better. They had a nicer weight and touch. The samples that I collected were mostly very polished and clean. There was one marble sample that had a matte finish which made me consider getting custom stone slabs cut to keep the natural rough finish of stone.

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I found a native stone, Hinuera, that is excavated in the Waikato that has a beautiful colour and texture. It features bits of pumice as it is a volcanic stone. It is both durable and low maintenance, with insulation properties. Hinuera Stone also has a high grip rating (.81) making it ideal for wet areas. https://www.hinuera.co.nz/products/cladding

This stone would add texture to the walls and compliment the bathing experience through its organic aesthetic and volcanic origins. Its warm creme colour is inviting and comforting allowing bathers to feel relaxed in the space.

https://archipro.co.nz/professionals/hinuera-natural-stone/info

For the wood trimmings and screens I will source recycled timbers such as Rimu, Kauri and Matai from business that source recycled timber such as Zero Energy House (https://zeroenergyhouse.co.nz/recycled-timber).

These woods are a rich warm brown and are native to our land.

I will varnish the wood in a golden brown varnish to protect the timber from the moisture in the space and give it a clean, warm finish. Having native timber brings Wairuatanga into the space by bringing in the natural NZ environment.

The wood brings a depth of colour continuing the warmth of the room, adding texture and creates a sense of drawing the forest into the space but in a clean cut and organised form.

By recycling the concrete and timber I’m also applying Kaitiakitanga in the creating of the space.

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