Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00148:reg:2017:p74
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Character Range: 295538–298907

is recognised for its harmonious proportions and monumental colonnade. The lakeside location allows reflection of the building on the lake surface, enhancing its grace. Its prominent setting on the lake edge makes it a visual landmark of the city. Along with several later buildings which front the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, the National Library contributes to the planned aesthetic qualities of the Parliamentary Triangle.

The Parliamentary Triangle has been separately registered and a full description of its values is contained in the Register citation for that place

History Not Available

Condition and Integrity

The Library is in generally good condition and the exterior is largely intact. The podium has been extended and modified although these changes are subdued. There have been a number of internal alterations to the building. These have improved access to Library services and enhanced the role as well as significance of the place to clients. They include construction of a restaurant and bookshop, upgraded exhibition gallery and refurbished reading rooms.

(March 2002)

The library is in sound condition.

Location

Parkes Place and King Edward Terrace, Parkes.

Bibliography

Cliff, Paul (ed), A different view: the National Library of Australia and its building art.  National Library of Australia, 2004.

Cochrane, Peter (ed), Remarkable occurrences: the National Library of Australia's first 100 years 1901-2001. National Library of Australia, 2001.

Garnett, Rodney and Hyndes, Danielle, The Heritage of the Australian Capital Territory, National Trust of Australia (ACT) et al, Canberra 1992.

Scarlett, Ken, Australian Architecture Since 1960, RAIA, 1990.

Zimmer, Jenny, Stained Glass in Australia, OUP, 1984.

Rickard, S (1999) "A Distinguished Building", in National Library of Australia News.

Report Produced  Fri Dec 16 18:00:55 2016

Appendix B:  Historic Plans

Figure 40.  Sketch plan, National Library of Australia, Lower Ground Floor 2, 1968
Source:  National Library of Australia, nla.obj-144067954

Figure 41.  Sketch plan, National Library of Australia, Lower Ground Floor 1, 1968
Source:  National Library of Australia, nla.obj-144067801

Figure 42.  Sketch plan, National Library of Australia, Ground Floor, 1968
Source:  National Library of Australia, nla.obj-144067167

Figure 43.  Sketch plans, National Library of Australia, First and Second Floors, 1968
Source:  National Library of Australia, nla.obj-144067353

Figure 44.  Sketch plans, National Library of Australia, Third and Fourth Floors, 1968
Source:  National Library of Australia, nla.obj-144067504

Figure 45.  Sketch plans, National Library of Australia, Sections, 1968
Source:  National Library of Australia, nla.obj-144067659

Appendix C:  Detailed Description of the Place

Table 10.  Detailed Description of the Place

Feature                                               Description

Exterior
Podium                                                     * Rock faced stone ashlar walls, stone coping, and black marble handrail on copper clad posts – some joint failure, rainwater leaking down face in places, moss growth
                                                           * Bronze and painted metal grilles in perimeter walls – finishes deteriorated
                                                           *