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conserved.

Policy 17  Before any original or early fabric is considered for removal, a detailed assessment of the impact of the action will be undertaken and the effects of the removal evaluated against the identified Commonwealth Heritage values of the Reserve Bank of Australia Head Office building.

8.2.2            Adaptation and Alterations
The Reserve Bank Head Office building has undergone considerable change and adaptation to accommodate the changing needs of the agency as well as the need to provide upgraded services to meet the needs on ongoing operations within the building. Such changes are a normal part of the developing character of any building in use and need not affect the identified significance of the place.

Future adaptation and alterations to the fabric of the building or its component parts should however take into consideration the assessed significance of that part or component.  Unnecessary changes should be avoided and alterations should consider the original design intent as well as the continuation of design excellence established by the original design.

Policy 18  Adaptation and alterations to the building should be guided by an understanding of the original fabric and it's Commonwealth Heritage values.  Adaptations and alterations that have a strong adverse impact on identified aspects of the building's significance should be avoided.

Policy 19  Internally, compatible contemporary design solutions that are sympathetic to the original design intent and identified heritage values are to be preferred over simple reproduction of earlier forms and details.

Policy 20  Minor structural changes, including partial removal of floor slabs and columns are acceptable subject to assessment of potential impacts on Commonwealth Heritage values, the extent of the proposed works and consent under a EPBC Act approval if required.

Policy 21  Future additions to the RBA Head office should be located to minimise visual impacts on its main façade (north elevation) and its presentation to Martin Place.

8.2.3            Exterior Fabric
The external design and appearance of the Reserve Bank Head Office building is representative of mid-twentieth-century architectural and civic design in the City of Sydney. The building has, on several occasions, undergone extensive change to its original fabric and detail. The building has been enlarged to the south, the podium and roof modified and the original marble facade panels have been over-clad with imported grey granite facings. Nevertheless, the building retains much of its original aesthetic quality and character.

The overall external form of the northern section of the building should be retained (Criteria A, D &F) although further additions and alterations are acceptable to the south elevation, podium and roof, subject to consent authority approval of detailed documentation.  Additions to the external building envelope should take into consideration potential adverse impacts on views of the RBA Head