OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE AND CURTILAGE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2008–2013

H. Risk Analysis
Part D – Appendices
332 Old Parliament House and Curtilage Heritage Management Plan 2008–2013
5.3 Criterion (d) The place has outstanding heritage value to the nation because of the place’s importance in demonstrating
the principal characteristics of a class of Australia’s natural or cultural places, or a class of Australia’s natural or cultural
environments.
5.3.1 Values
• primary, foundational example of Inter-War Stripped Classical style
• representative of other government buildings in early twentieth century Australia
5.3.2 Attributes of these Values
• the building’s styling
• internal planning, styling, related furniture and fit-out
5.2.3 Identification of Risks
Risks Comment Likelihood Consequence Risk Management
Strategy
Conservation of
the façade may
be privileged
over the interior
with high
heritage Values.
In seeking
to conserve
the Inter-
War Stripped
Classical style,
a tendency
may develop to
privilege these
elements of the
building over
later significant
additions,
modifications
etc.
In seeking
to conserve
the Inter-
War Stripped
Classical style,
Murdoch’s
idiosyncratic
design
features may
be overlooked
or subsumed
into the more
generic style.
Murdoch placed as
much emphasis on
the cohesiveness
of the internal
design and fittings
as he did to the
exterior. The
interior and exterior
(including setting)
are parts of the one
heritage place.
Management must
not lose sight of
the layered history
of the place.
Murdoch utilised
the Inter-War
Stripped Classical
style but it was
part of a wider
design intent.
Possible Major Ensure the policy
framework establishes
the need for valuesfocused
impact
assessment.
Possible Major Ensure the policy
framework establishes
the need for valuesfocused
impact
assessment.
Possible Major Ensure the policy
framework establishes
the need for valuesfocused
impact
assessment.
Opportunities
Promote the story
of the interior of
the building.
Remove intrusive
additions and
modifications.
Use the ongoing
maintenance
and conservation
requirements of
the building to
promote traditional
arts and crafts.