heritage projects
The prime minister’s lodge
The extensive refurbishment or the Prime minister’s residence in Canberra from design through to construction site attendance, required a finely-tuned sensitivity to the significant social and heritage values of the building and surrounding gardens.
Some of the works done included the replacement of the slate roof and associated roofing components, internal demolition, a new commercial kitchen within a fire rated area in the house, staff and operations fit out, electrical rewiring, removal of hazardous materials, plumbing repairs, upgrades to the heating and cooling system and installation of a fire protection system, bathroom refurbishments and code compliant glass balustrades inconspicuously behind the originals.
The Refurbishment Works Project at The Lodge works were undertaken in accordance with heritage requirements on a Commonwealth Heritage Listed place.
Alastair Falconer, Project Architect – Design, Documentation and Site Architect.
Australian american memorial
From design to site supervision, the refurbishment of the Australian American Memorial constituted an opportunity to apply a high level of detailed design and technical knowledge to a heritage listed landmark in the ACT.
The project addressed; disabled access needs through the design of the commemorative area and front ring; the replacement of the sandstone plinth and pavers around the tower, stair treads and forecourt; the replacement of the water reflection pool surrounding the base of the tower; and internal repair works to the 73 m tower shaft.
Alastair Falconer, Project Architect - Documentation and Site Architect
a1nzac park east and west buildings
Measured drawings of the Anzac Park East and west Buildings, for archival purposes. The two buildings designed and built in 1960 for Commonwealth Government use, aimed to realise Burley Griffin’s vision of two portals framing the view from Mount Ainslie to Parliament House Vista..