Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C01223:front:0:p71
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C01223
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 209456–212458

Linings' located between Levels 4 and 15 (inclusive),  to allow the areas to be re-configured periodically, and in the 1990s sections of demountable walls were removed to create large open-plan offices.[49]  Executive suites and the Boardroom were subdivided with brick walls and removable wall panelling.

Demountable  linen fabric wall coverings have been replaced at least once and no longer represent the original fabric, although they are important in demonstrating the original design intent and maintaining the architectural character of spaces located at Levels 11 and 12.  There are no surviving original vinyl wall finishes remaining in any part of the building.

Some original timber panelling has been retained at Levels 11 and 12, and in isolated office and lift lobbies within the building.  Works carried out in 2014 included the relocation of timber panelling at Levels 11 and 12 to suit the re-configured floorplan.

Policy 36  All surviving original stone wall cladding has significance for the place in interpreting the original design intent and character and should be retained and conserved as part of any programme of continuing maintenance and repair.

Policy 37  New wall tiling where selected should be compatible with the established character of the building.

Ceilings
All of the original feature ceilings throughout the building have been previously removed or modified.  General office areas have replacement metal pan ceilings with a square proportion. Suspended plasterboard ceilings installed in, or after 1979, have been retained in basement, storage and utilitarian spaces throughout the building.

Policy 38  Surviving ceilings installed on or before the opening of the RBA Head Office building in January 1965, including the anodised aluminium ceiling above the ground floor vestibule and public spaces, are be retained and conserved as evidence of the original design intent and detailing.

Policy 39  Suspended acoustic ceilings throughout the building date from 1979 and afte, andr can be retained or replaced, subject to an assessment of likely impacts on Commonwealth Heritage values.  The design of new ceilings is to take into consideration the original design intent, should consider the overall character of the building to enhance the architectural character and design intention of the original building.

Policy 40  Consideration should be given to the replacement of exisiting ceilings in spaces identified as having 'Exceptional' or 'High', including the Boardroom and Governors Suite. The design of new ceilings is to take into consideration the original design intent, should consider the overall character of the building to enhance the architectural character and design intention of the original building.

Policy 41  Luminaires, air-conditioning grilles and fire detection items in the ceilings can be replaced when required or to meet statutory requirements.  The design of replacement ceilings should take these elements into consideration to