Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01306:reg:87:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01306
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 87 (pt 1/2)
Character Range: 172594–175591

87   http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/about/commonwealth-heritage/commonwealth-heritage-list-criteria

  with the MacKenzie Memorial Pool, 'themed' garden plantings in the quadrants c.1991, and the association of the Landscape design with the occupation of the building by NFSA. A second, smaller courtyard associated with the Annex building compliments the simple, symmetric format of the original and is visually separated by the original colonnade.

      4.2.3.3    Residence

  Within the site, the landscaping is used to define the separate main building and residence precincts. This is demonstrated through the hedge surrounding the residence, which encloses the smaller detailed garden space, and separates it
  from the Main Building visually. The garden space is characterised by scattered trees, open grass, garden beds, and a fenced drying space with clothes hoist. Introduction to the garden space of surface car parking, shade structures, a paved 'apron' and drainage around the buildings has weakened the domestic landscape character, but the original garden setting remains broadly evident.
  The north side of the main building was developed c.1998 as a formal landscape of orthogonal pathways, seating spaces, trees and mass planted garden beds.

     4.2.4   Buildings

      4.2.4.1    Exterior

  The main building was originally designed to a 'T' shape plan. With the influence of Sir John Butters, Chairman of the FCC, this was varied to a 'U' shape which was seen as providing better opportunity for growth. The fourth wing originally proposed as enclosing the top of the U was finally constructed in 1998.

  The integrity of the buildings is very high with little change to either building externally.

  The 1998 Annex is sympathetic to the design of the main building, in massing, fenestration, material and colour. The design draws strong references from the 1940's proposals

  to extend the building. Whilst being a competent architectural solution, the Annex is not outstanding or unusual.

  The access ramp from the Theatrette to the north east corner of the main building is an unfortunate element in that the location, massing and the detailing of balustrading are unsympathetic. The access ramp to the main entry of the Annex also does not comply with current codes.

  The exteriors are in quite good condition except on stonework which is being conserved at present. The roof also leaks in places.

      4.2.4.2    Interiors

  MAIN BUILDING

  The interior of the main building is substantially intact. Excepting for some work in ground floor offices, the Theatre, North Gallery (ARC Theatre) and Cafe all other work has been minor upgrading. On the first floor there has been some opening up of areas for a revised layout.

  The interior is of a high quality of material, finish and detail throughout. Most of the detail is
  intact. The interior detail is a fine example of inter-war stripped classical style with Art Deco detail. Workmanship