Archival Record
Sometimes it is inevitable, and must be accepted, that a place has reached the end of its lifecycle.
An archival recording is a way to capture the story, memorialise and celebrate the place for the appreciation of future generations.
Usually commissioned to fulfil a permit condition, archival records are used to formally document the existing conditions of a building or place prior to substantial change such as demolition, reconstruction or relocation.
An RBA Archival Record entails a photographic survey, a summary of the place's history, and preparation of existing conditions drawings which are prepared under specific requirements set out by Heritage Victoria.
The record would usually include:
A meticulously detailed photographic survey of all of structures and buildings (including interiors) noting distinctive and typical features, including production of a digital twin via advanced technologies such as photogrammetry, lidar scanning, drone photography and point cloud.
A written history
A written technical description including a description of each structure and building
Existing conditions drawings
Once complete, archival quality printing is used to ensure the longevity of a physical record and the record is lodged with the State Library of Victoria.
