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Archaeology Week aims to increase public awareness
of Australian archaeology and the work of Australian archaeologists
both at home and abroad, and to promote the importance of
protecting Australia's unique archaeological heritage. Held
from the 16th to the 22th of May 2010, this exciting nationwide
program of events and activities will include public lectures,
seminars, exhibits, demonstration excavations and displays.
Check out your state for events in your local area.
RANDOM HIGHLIGHTS
VIC - 18 May 2010 Restoring our Icons Peter Lovell and Fraser Brown, Lovell Chen Architect and Heritage Consultants
Tuesday 18th May 6pm to 7pm
Peter Lovell and Fraser Brown talk about their work on Australia’s first World Heritage Listed site.
Major conservation and restoration work has been undertaken on the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens over the past four decades. Architecture and heritage consultants Peter Lovell and Fraser Brown from Lovell Chen have actively contributed to the renaissance of the complex that culminated in its 2005 inscription on the World Heritage List.
Projects undertaken at various times included the removal of massive additions, external and internal fabric conservation, and subtle adaptive reuse works. They were responsible for reroofing works, including the stabilisation and re-slating of the dome, and extensive render repair and reconstruction – the north façade has largely been rebuilt. Inside, the 1901 decorative treatment was investigated and reconstructed and the vast area of the main floor progressively replaced.
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