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Australian Heritage: A History
Date
2023
Location
Australia
Awards
Shortlist, Australian Heritage Awards, 2023
THE CHALLENGE
Understanding the future of heritage requires a deep understanding of its past. Founding Director Dr James Lesh identified a critical gap in the sector's knowledge: how architects, planners, authorities, and communities have historically shaped the Australian environment.
OUR APPROACH
Dr Lesh authored the key text on the history of the Australian heritage movement, based on a decade of original research:
► Foundational Analysis: The work provides original accounts of the institutions that define our practice, including the Burra Charter, Australia ICOMOS, the Australian Heritage Commission, and the National Trust.
► Global Context: The research connects Australian practice with international movements, exploring how local values have influenced global heritage charters.
THE OUTCOME
This definitive history establishes Heritage Workshop as a leading authority on Australian heritage practice. It demonstrates that our advice is not just based on current rules, but on a profound understanding of how those rules were made.
