Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C01223:front:0:p45
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C01223
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 136749–139833

two-storey volume with its glazed wall to the north and modulated by changes in the floor levels between the central entry and the chambers at either end.
                    The character of the spaces created by the use of quality materials and integrated art works.
                    The ceiling panel design.
                    The marble wall finishes.

Figure 45 - General view of the Banking Chamber located at the ground floor level of the Head Office building.  Figure 46 - View of the ground floor lobby showing security barriers installed c2015. (Source: Sydney Living Museums, 2019)

    The Reserve Bank of Australia Board Room
       The Reserve Bank Board Room is one of the most significant spaces in the building representing the executive functions of National monetary policy. The significance of the room lies both in its historic associations and in its location in the overall plan and surviving physical fabric and furnishings including:
                    The Board Table.
                    The white marble floor finish.
                    The leather clad full height doors.

       Building fabric and components of the Board Room that have been altered include the carpet, door furniture, wall linings, the ceiling and lighting system.

Views and vistas in this category include:
    The building is an important part of the presentation of Martin Place and Macquarie Street and in views along both streets
         The RBA Head Office building defines the south edge of the eastern section of Martin Place. The significance relates to:
                       The building's presentation to Martin Place and views looking eastwards from Castlereagh Street, near the northwest corner of Martin Place.
                       The quality of the facade designs and use of high- quality materials.
                       The setback of the tower above the podium.

5.6.2            High Significance
This category comprises items retaining a high degree of original fabric.  The item will demonstrate a key element of its significance, and may include alterations that do not detract from the significance of the place.

Building fabric and components in this category includes:
Moveable Heritage furniture
         Throughout the building are located a variety of moveable objects with significance for the original and subsequent character of the place.  Heritage furniture is managed by RBA Workplace[37], while artworks, museum collection and other specialist collections are maintained by in-house specialist Curators.
                    The set of 1930s style 'Chippendale Revival' office furniture comprising a desk, credenza, table and chairs which came from the Commonwealth Bank at the time of separation.

Spaces in this category include:
The Strong Room doors and wall construction
         Located in the building's extensive basements are the strongrooms originally used for the storage of bullion and cash. These areas have some degree of technical significance for their innovative use of concrete and metal sheet to create an