A major building complex by internationally renowned Australian architect John Andrews.  Built of concrete and glass it is an excellent example of brutalist architecture. Its low-rise rectangular form with intervening courtyards each with individual themes established a new design philosophy for off buildings which influenced Canberra’s planners.

 Risk:

The original complex consisted of nine parallel office wings running east west.  Two wings have already been demolished- five wings are under threat of demolition and the remaining two win are currently planned to be retained.

Desired outcome:

List all of the current building on the National Heritage list and manage appropriately.

REPORT CARD   1 JULY 2008                  

D ─    Failed  Responsibilities    T

Despite National Trust advocacy, the other five wings of the complex were demolished.  Two wings have been retained as ‘representative’ of the whole building complex.  The two remaining wings in no way provide a suitable representation of the heritage values of the complex 

FATE RATING:   -   1.0  Most heritage values lost