The Heads and Cliffs [CP6]
Relation to other Core Patterns:
CP1, CP2, CP3, CP4, CP5, CP7, CP8, CP9
Alignment to Generative code:
[GC2] Diagnosis of the Land
Formations of sandstone, limestone and mudstone along the coast
results in the heads and cliffs at various river inlets, providing for
dramatic landscape features and the contrast between the soft water
of the ocean, gentle sandy beaches, and hard heads and cliff
formations. These heads and cliffs in variety of heights and
formations act as landmarks and provide for lookouts and view
points up and down the coast. The heads and cliffs provide for
shelter against the elements of weather.
Instruction: Where possible and without interference with natural
attributes, site the built environment in areas of shelter. Preserve
natural habitats and ecosystems, and integrate uses that enhance the
landscape features.
Relevance to Anglesea:
The high cliffs on the northern beach of Anglesea undoubtedly
create stature. The contrast between the water of the ocean, soft
sand of the beach and the hard limestone formations visible in the
façade of the cliff echoes formations of patterns of the
environment. However, avoid buildings at or on the cliff, but rather
provide look out points and walking tracks.