Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C01223:front:0:p39
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C01223
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 114202–120819

by Fred Ward are of historical and aesthetic significance. Designed for the building by Ward, who was one of the leaders in modern Australian industrial design at this time, the furnishings are of a simple and functional design which are now considered to be pieces of art in themselves.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Significant heritage furniture, including Fred Ward furniture is regularly inspected and conserved consistent with best-practice guidelines.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        The variety of moveable heritage items located throughout the building including furniture, china, flat wear, silverware, napery and accessories, pottery, tapestry and artworks are significant having been specifically designed or purchased for the building as well as being of artistic merit in their own right.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        When constructed elements of the mechanical and electrical services within the building were considered advanced and innovative, and although many elements have been removed or substantially altered, their incorporation in the building is still of interest today, this included the fire sprinkler system, smoke detectors and fire alarms; interior and signage lighting; and air-conditioning.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        The two doors to the main strongroom were at the time of construction the largest and most technically advanced in the southern hemisphere.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        Technical aspects of its construction, mechanical and electrical services and strongroom doors, all furnishings and the moveable objects of design listed above.

Criterion (g)                                                                                                                                                                                           The building has social significance being regarded by the Australian community as the home of the Reserve Bank function and the place where significant economic policy is carried out on behalf of the Nation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     These official Commonwealth heritage values have been confirmed.  The Reserve Bank of Australia continues to occupy the building as its Head Office.
The place has significant heritage value because of the place's special association with a particular community or cultural group for social, cultural or spiritual reasons.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                        Continued use of the building by the Reserve Bank for the above purpose.

Criterion (h)                                                                                                                                                                                           The artworks by Bim Hilder and Margel Hinder are significant examples of Australian modernist sculpture of this period by two significant artists, who were selected as the winners of design competitions by the Reserve Bank. The furnishings by Fred Ward are of historical and aesthetic significance. Designed for the building by Ward, who was one of the leaders in modern Australian industrial design at this time, the furnishings are of a simple and functional design which are now considered to be pieces of art in themselves.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      These official Commonwealth heritage values have been confirmed.  Artworks, both internal and external have been retained and conserved.  The RBA engages in-house specialists and, where appropriate, engages external consultants to provide advice and specialist conservation services.
The place has significant heritage value because of the place's special association with the life or works of a