Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01869:reg:6:p12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01869
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 12/86)
Character Range: 42023–45057

division into vertical bays indicating classical origins, vestigial classical entablature, simple surfaces, and spandrels between storeys that have been subdued to emphasise verticality. Some of the 1927 interior furnishings include timber wall panelling, division clocks, feature carpets in the Chambers and feature rubber and parquetry flooring in the Lobbies, and built-in sink, coat and locker cupboards and bookshelves. Some of the interior features added during the
  refurbishments and extensions in the 1970s include: timber wall and ceiling panels; roped wallpaper; and built-in desk units.

  The building is surrounded by garden areas, footpaths, car parks and roads. The garden areas are generally either rose gardens, trees or lawn.

  To the north or front of the building is an area sometimes called the forecourt; it comprises a wide internal roadway with parking on either side and garden areas adjacent to the building. This area is separated from King George Terrace by a garden bed, retaining wall and footpath. Between the forecourt and King George Terrace, at either end, are two modern (post-1988) rendered masonry pillars which display information signs about Old Parliament House.

      2.2.2.  Landscape

  The central area of Canberra is an extensive cultural landscape comprising buildings, roads, parks and a lake. The area is designated for parliamentary and national capital uses.

  The major features of the area include the current Parliament House with its gardens and paved areas, State Circle road cutting (geological feature), Old Parliament House and gardens, East and West Blocks, John Gorton Building (formerly Administrative Building), National Gallery of Australia, High Court of Australia, Questacon: The National Science and Technology Centre, National Library of Australia, Treasury Building, National Rose Gardens, King George V Memorial, Aboriginal Tent Embassy, Parkes Place, Reconciliation Place, Australian War Memorial, Central Basin of Lake Burley Griffin, the series of memorials along Anzac Parade, Aspen Island and the Carillion, King's Park, HMAS Canberra Memorial, Merchant Navy Memorial, Blundell's Cottage, Commonwealth Park, Regatta Point exhibition building and restaurant, Captain Cook Memorial water jet, National Police Memorial, and extensive mature plantings and avenues of trees, such as those along Anzac Parade and the Peace Park and waterfront promenade. The area also includes fountains, roads, car parks, landscaped areas, a restaurant, kiosk and the residence of the Catholic Archbishop.

  The Central National Area has a strong sense of symmetry based on the Land Axis. Parliament House, Old Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial are all located on the axis. In addition, the landscape features of Federation Mall, Parkes Place (the landscape feature not the roads) and Anzac Parade are also located on the axis. These places form part of the Parliament House Vista, a place on the Commonwealth Heritage List. Other major features in the area are