Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C01223:front:0:p38
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C01223
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Character Range: 107766–114439

potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of Australia's natural or cultural history.
Criterion (d)                                                                                                                                                                                           The Reserve Bank building (1964) designed by the Commonwealth Department of Works, Bank and Special Project Section, is highly significant in the development of post World War II multi storey office buildings in Australia. It is a significant example of a 1960s office building notable as being a well-designed example of the International style; its construction using high quality Australian materials; steel and concrete construction; and interior design details and artworks. The building's significance has been retained through a major extension (1974-1980), recladding (1993) and internal refitting.                                                                                                                                                                                       These official Commonwealth heritage values have been confirmed.  Ground floor window frames were strengthened without any visible internal or external change.  The works maintained the existing appearance of the building and internal detailing.
The place has significant heritage value because of the place's importance in demonstrating the principle characteristics of:
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   (i)          a class of Australia's natural or cultural places; or                                                                                                                                   The architectural attributes that demonstrate the International Style.
   (ii) a class of Australia's natural or cultural environments.
Criterion (e)                                                                                                                                                                                           Through its prestigious design and function as Australia's central bank, the building makes an important contribution to the streetscape and character of Martin Place, Macquarie Street and Phillip Street.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         These official Commonwealth heritage values have been confirmed.
The place has significant heritage value because of a place's importance in exhibiting particular aesthetic characteristics valued by a community or cultural group.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Attributes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Recent works carried out to the setting of the building include the replacement of plants in the corner garden with a positive impact on the presentation of the building within Macquarie Street and Martin Place.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        The multi-storey form and the quality of external finishes to the building.

Criterion (f)                                                                                                                                                                                           The Reserve Bank building is highly significant in the development of post World War II multi storey office buildings in Australia for its use of high quality Australian materials; steel and concrete construction; and interior design details and artworks.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      These official Commonwealth heritage values have been confirmed.  The Bank has included information on its website showing the construction of the steel-framed building.  The website and RBA museum include information on the history of the building, its furnishings, artworks and moveable heritage objects to promote the building to the public.
The place has significant heritage value because of the place's importance in demonstrating a high degree of creative or technical achievement at particular period.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        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