Initial Concepts

Main features

• Collection of 6 storey buildings following cliff line
• Large open spaces between buildings, sea defences and the beach
• Routes created through gaps in the string of buildings

Advantages

• Large area of open site
• Set to the rear of the site, all buildings have a sea view

Disadvantages

• Height of buildings required to achieve number of units results in buildings that are taller than the cliff

• Function and control of large open spaces unclear
• Large urban grain, uncharacteristic of Cornwall

• Space at base of cliff shadowed by proximity of tall buildingsScale of spaces/building form out of context with Cornwall and not of a human scale

• Poor microclimate could result due to lack of protected spaces from wind
• Poor relationship between buildings and promenade
• No rebalancing or differentiation between Crinnis and Shorthorn

Main features

• Collection of 4 to 6 storey buildings
• Cliff garden and three sided courtyards, north and south facing

Pros

• Variety of spaces with varying character
• Gaps in chain of buildings create opportunities for pedestrian routes

Cons

• Buildings create extensive ‘walls’
• Spaces overlooked by very large buildings – reluctantly intimidating
• Function and use of large open spaces unclear
• Large urban grain, uncharacteristic of Cornwall
• Scale of spaces and building form out of context with Cornwall and not of a human scale
• Many apartments with oblique views
• No rebalancing from Shorthorn to Crinnis
• Potentially poor microclimate, especially with a lack of protection from wind

Main features

• Collection of 2 to 5 story buildings
• Linear spaces provide visual and physical connection between cliff and sea

Advantages

• Variety of spaces with varying character
• Good north/south permeability
• Higher density of buildings enables scale of buildings to be kept below cliff height

Disadvantages

• Percentage of building with sea views is so low – nearly all oblique
• Overlooked garden spaces
• Masterplan on both beaches is urban
• Large urban grain, uncharacteristic of Cornwall
• Repetitive
• Scale of spaces and overall layout is out of context with Cornwall and not of a human scale
• No rebalancing between Shorthorn and Crinnis
• Potentially poor microclimate, especially with a lack of protection from wind and creation of funnels between buildings