House Mix [CP22]
Relation to other Core Patterns:
CP14, CP17, CP18, CP19, CP21
Alignment to Generative code:
[GC3] Diagnosis of Settlement
[GC4] Potential of Settlement
The form, geometry and style of the historical Victorian coastal
built form has a deep coherence and substance that links with
coastal settings. The buildings follow a similar form, use similar
materials, and follow a form language that gives a specific, local
and living character to the coastal settlements. The house mix in
each town needs to be considered as a derivative of this form
language, and the inclusion of the coastal character form, shape,
volume, levels of scale, and coherent geometry results in its sense
of place, local character and timeless architecture.
Instruction: Establish a form language that will inform the house
mix, types, settings, scale and footprint of buildings to enhance
local character and sense of place. Bulky, monolithic ‘box type’
buildings with large footprints shall not be allowed. Buildings need
to be shaped by local characteristics, use and needs. Buildings need
to be different in size and position, but similar in different versions
of local character type or form.
Relevance to Anglesea:
The neighbourhood character of Anglesea reflects a Coastal
Hamlet, with homes and buildings of ‘beach shack’ style. However
new homes are built with out-of-character styles, and it is required
that a form language be established with design guidelines to
preserve character.
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