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future adaptation for re-use.

Figure 31 – Example of ceiling, wall and floor finishes at Level 6 installed in 2016.

4.3.9            Levels 11 and 12
Levels 11 and 12 contain two significant spaces, namely the Boardroom (Level 11) and the Governor's Suite (Level 12).  Both levels have been extensively refurbished since the RBA Head Office was opened in 1964.  Documentary evidence indicates the original ceilings and wall finishes were generally removed as part of the asbestos removal works carried out in the 1990s.  Works carried out in 2014 included the reconstruction of linen wall panels in the Boardroom and the reuse of original timber panelling to recover the architectural character of significant spaces.

Level 11
This level contains the executive area, including the Board Room, Dining Room, Reception and service areas.  The remainder (western section) of the floor contains meeting rooms, service areas and general office areas.  There has been a degree of compromise of original details by later refurbishment carried out to remove asbestos and for new services.

The executive suite generally, including the Board Room, is ranked as having 'High' heritage significance in this report and contains a significant Boardroom table and associated furniture designed by Fred Ward [31].

Level 12
This level contains the Governor's suite, reception areas and executive suites.  There has been a degree of compromise of original details by later refurbishment carried out to remove asbestos and for new services.  Spaces within the executive level retain considerable significance and include original furniture and art works.

4.3.10        Level 16
The current configuration of spaces and finishes located at Level 16 generally date from 2002 or later.

Level 16 was substantially adapted in 2002 when under-utilised spaces including two residential flats, service areas and a medical centre were removed.  Internal walls and finishes were removed although the Lift Lobby was generally retained in its original form.  Two new lifts, servicing Levels 16 to 20, were installed to the north of the original lifts.

The eastern section of Level 16 was adapted as a new staff cafeteria with kitchen facilities.

Figure 32 - Level 16 lift lobby showing the original marble wall finishes.  Figure 33 - Level 16 service corridor, looking east to kitchen.
Figure 34 - Staff cafeteria fit out Level 16.                               Figure 35 – Main east-west corridor located at Level 18 looking west.

4.3.11        Level 17, 18 and 19
These levels originally housed two squash courts and associated change rooms, together with extensive plant rooms.  The squash courts (Level 17) were removed in 2001 and a new slab poured in the void above the squash courts at Level 18, other gymnasium facilities have been relocated, and the area refurbished as additional office areas and staff