Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01869:reg:2021:p30
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01869
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2021 (pt 30/55)
Character Range: 694933–704608

(NHL C).  Good (Old Parliament House staff).                             High – although Old Parliament House actually holds quite limited original documentary evidence and a much greater collection of copied material.   Good (Old Parliament House staff).   High – although Old Parliament House actually holds quite limited original documentary evidence and a much greater collection of copied material.   Good – although the internal Australian Prime Ministers Centre and Library has been decommissioned.   High – although the primary holders are the National Archives of Australia and the National Library of Australia.
29.                                                       Inter-War Stripped Classical style (NHL D: CHL D):                                                                                                                                        Fair (DCITA 2004;                                              High – although the banners on the north façade detract from the simple wall surfaces.                                                              Fair                                High – although the banners on the north façade detract from the simple wall surfaces.                                                               Good – external render conservation project undertaken (2014–15).                                     High – the current stationary banners are a suitable outcome.
                                                          symmetrical north and south façades                                                                                                                                                       Taylor, Thomson and Whitting 2005; Connell and Wagner 2001).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Two replacement holly trees.
                                                          division of the north elevation into vertical bays indicating classical origins
                                                          vestigial classical entablature which is found on both the original North and South wings

Table 1: Assessment of condition and integrity – Fabric
 No.                                                      Embodiment of significance                                                                                                                                                                    Condition (Source) – 2007             Integrity – 2007                                                                                     Condition – 2013                                                    Integrity – 2013                                                                                                                                                                                 Condition – 2020                                                                                              Integrity – 2020
                                                          simple wall surfaces of both original North and South wings
                                                          spandrels between storeys on the north elevation which are subdued to emphasise verticality.
30.                                                       Classical symmetry and forms, having balanced masses with projected bays with arched bronze framed windows and subdued spandrels between storeys emphasising the verticality (NHL D: CHL E).  Fair (DCITA 2004;                     High                                                                                                 Fair – cracks in façade render, marked, paintwork deteriorated.     High – although the banners on the façade diminish integrity.                                                                                                                                    Good – bronze windows conserved since 2013.                                                                   High
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Taylor, Thomson and Whitting 2005).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Non-permanent cobweb and bug infestation at cornices and corners detracts from stark white and crisp lines.
31.                                                       Courtyards with loggias and pergolas, verandahs, internal courtyards and adjacent gardens (NHL D).                                                                                            Fair (DCITA 2004;                     Medium – the pre- 1988 loss of some loggias and enclosure of verandahs has diminished this aspect.   Good – although some waterlogged ground (eg in Senate Courtyard).   Medium – the pre- 1988 loss of some loggias and enclosure of verandahs has diminished this aspect (2007). In addition, the South West Wing Courtyard has been modified, and panelling has been   Senate courtyard:                                                                                             Senate Courtyard:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Taylor, Thomson and Whitting 2005).                                                                                                                                                                            used on the former verandah of the                                                                                                                                                               Good.  Pergolas: Good.                                                                                        Medium. House of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        House of Representatives Courtyard: Good.                                                                     Representatives
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Verandahs and loggia: Good. South West Wing                                                                   Courtyard:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Courtyard: Good.                                                                                              Medium. Pergolas: Low – current timber
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        South East Wing Courtyard: Good.