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interpreting the NFSA audiovisual collection, maintains a high level of national significance for the building.

  The setting of the building in an open landscape, the front entrance address to the McCoy Circuit axis and symmetrical planning provides a strong aesthetic appeal to the whole place.

  The main building is an outstanding example of inter-war stripped classical with Art Deco detailing comprising a strongly symmetrical plan and elevation treatment. The fenestration has a strong vertical composition, with simply detailed columns. More detailed elements are restricted to spandrel panels and doorways. External detail shows Art Deco influence with a distinctive Australiana character. The interior of the buildings (principally the main building) are fine examples of substantially intact quality Art Deco style interiors.

  The NFSA site has strong associational links with significant people involved in its design, development and administration.

Design Architect                                                                     >   W Hayward Morris.
Other Architects                                                                     >   J S Murdoch oversaw design process;
  >   E M Henderson design and documentation involvement for interiors & joinery.
Landscape Designer                                                                   >   A E Bruce.
                                                                                     >   Sir Colin McKenzie, founding director and the driving force in creating the Institute;
Administrators                                                                       >   Sir John Butters, Chairman FCC had a strong influence on the development of the V shape plan; and
                                                                                     >   Sir Neville Howse, Minister for Health & Defence at the time was Instrumental in getting Cabinet approval to construct the building.

  The usage of the Innes Bell Hollow Block system in construction of the ground floor is indicative of the use of a technique which was technically advanced for its time. The building is a rare example of the use of this technique which was a predecessor to the modern waffle slab.

  The building has strong social links with the community through its original occupancy as the Institute of Anatomy and currently as the headquarters for the National Film and Sound Archive.

  Overall Conservation Policy Statement

  The NFSA, its site and buildings are Commonwealth Heritage Listed significant elements of our Australian cultural heritage and retain a high degree of integrity from their original construction. The objective of the following conservation policies is to manage the heritage significance of the place in a manner appropriate to conserve and protect the official listed values and heritage significance associated with the building and site, and thereby its significance. At the same time the building and site need to continue to be used as an archive, exhibition and office facility.

  Conservation Policies

  Conservation Objective 1

  To ensure that any actions which will impact on the official listed values and heritage significance of the place are in compliance with the EPBC Act, in reference to the Burra Charter and in consultation with professional heritage conservation planning experts.

  Policy 1.1
  The