Site Analysis
The ship was named Joseph H Scammel stucked in the reef near point danger. The ship broke up in the heavy seas. The Anchors of the ship are on display at theTorquay beachfront
Torquay was inhabited by sub-group of the Wathaurong Aboriginal people.
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Lynchian Analysis - Landmarks
The figure ground analysis clearly shows the massive amount of space consumed by the parking areas near the commercial malls. Shops, banks and cafes on Gilbert street aligned to the street with no setbacks between each other and no offsets from the street. Gilbert Street opens up to the Esplanade and the Torquay beach. This space can be utilised to merge the street and the beach waterfront and enhance the imagibility.
The commercial malls like the Woolworths, Supa IGR, Torquay centre are the landmarks in the study area. In addition to this the Taylor park and most important ‘The Torquay Beach is the landmark in itself in the study area.
Construction of the bridge on the spring creek connected the town to Anglesea. Primary school was opened in the newly Presbyterian church. The launching of the first post office in the town. The town was named after Torquay the seaside town in England.
The oldest & the largest club of victoria ‘The surf life saving club’ was formed in the town.
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No. of people migrating to the town started increasing, which resulted in the development of the area.
The northern side of the town started developing.
Axial Contact - Connecting The Landmarks
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Outdoor game facilities like bowling green, tennis courts and a golf course were opened for public.
History - Timeline (1980-Present)
Gilbert street serial
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Lynchian Analysis - Nodes
Lynchian Analysis - Paths
Figured ground analysis
Bass Strait, 21 km. south of Gelong and is the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. It is bordered on the west by Spring Creek and its coastal features include Point Danger and Zeally Bay. The Torquay area is famous for its surf beaches, with jan juc and the world famous Bells Beach located on the town’s southwest outskirts. Many of the world’s most famous surf companies have their home in Tourquay, including Rip Curl, Piping Hot and Quiksilver- all of which make up part of the Surf Coast Plaza, which provides shopping and eating, as well as the Surf World Museum.
Increase in the no. of people migrating from Geelong towards the town.
History - Timeline (1860-1890)
Torquay is a township in Victoria, Australia, which faces
History - Timeline (1890-1920)
The area was settled as spring creek visited by fishermen, campers & picnickers from the city of Geelong which is 21 km away.
The axial contact of the site is the path connectiing the major landmarks in the study area
Natural landmarks Manmade landmarks Axial contact