Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00148:reg:2017:p47
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00148
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2017 (pt 47/81)
Character Range: 185100–190962

* Marble cladding to cornice and balcony bowed with potential to fail.  Marble cornice stained.
                                               * Some staining of travertine wall cladding, and deteriorated joint seals                                                                                                                                               * C
                                               * Windows:  wiper seals deteriorated and sealants have hardened, cracked or become displaced
                                               * Staining of roof and balcony soffits                                                                                                                                                                                  * C

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       * C

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Courtyards on north side                       * Western courtyard landscape in need of maintenance                                                                                                                                                                    * C
Service courtyard                              * Surface mounted conduits                                                                                                                                                                                              * I
                                               * Metal grilles and fence – paintwork deteriorated                                                                                                                                                                      * C

Interior

General Features on all/most Levels
Fitouts                                        * Upgraded and modified fitouts                                                                                                                                                                                         * I
Walls and Ceilings                             * Minor marble wall cladding chipped on lower edges                                                                                                                                                                     * C

Lower Ground Floor 1
Theatre                                        * New stainless steel and timber handrail                                                                                                                                                                               * I

Ground Floor
Foyer, café and bookshop                       * Enclosure of café and bookshop, and related fitout                                                                                                                                                                    * I
                                               * Cracked smoked topaz glass clerestory                                                                                                                                                                                 * C

First Floor
Spaces around upper foyer                      * Enclosure for offices and Ferguson Room                                                                                                                                                                               * I

Second Floor
Cazneaux Stack (L2:031)                        * Finishes generally poor                                                                                                                                                                                               * C

5.6 Issues Relating to the Broader Setting

While not under the management of the National Library of Australia, the management of the land surrounding the Library is important to the conservation of the Library's heritage values.

The forecourt drive and fountain, designed as part of the original project to give an appropriate entry and setting for the front of the building, were renovated in 2010, retaining the relationship of the entry of the Library to the main east-west axis via Reconciliation Place.

The National Capital Authority has the responsibility of continuing appropriate management of the land surrounding the Library, to achieve the continued conservation of its setting and architectural prominence.  The minimalist landscape and setting surrounding the National Library of Australia are intrinsic characteristics of the Library itself.  They include:
     * the formal plantings of Populus nigra 'Italica' in front of the Library and the grassed terrace which reflect and support the Late Twentieth Century Stripped Classical style of the building.  It is noted some of the poplars appear in poor condition or display poor form;
     * the western lawn area adjacent to the National Library of Australia provides views to Black Mountain which continues the play of orthogonal views and vistas throughout the Parliamentary Zone, a legacy from Griffin's arrangement of terraces;  and
     * the open northeastern lawn enables unencumbered views from the podium to Lake Burley Griffin and Mount Ainslie which is in keeping with the Griffin plan and allows full appreciation of the building from the northern side of the lake.[90]

    6. Conservation Policy and Implementation Strategies

6.1 Objective

The objective of the policies in this plan is