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Plan on a larger scale of the buildings it is intended to start on immediately. On the left are the public changing rooms with separate sections for men and women, and on the right is the private cabin block with the administration block between.
service counter. Permanent furniture could also be built on to the roof and additional income will be obtained.
Cabin Blocks
The cabin blocks are four in number with provision for one additional block for future extension. They have been orientated un an East West axis and the interior of the cabins will thus be in shade at all hours of the day and not subject to the direct rays of the sun. An additional advantage of this siting is that the buildings are divided into separate blocks and the monotonous effect of one long line of buildings is thereby avoided. It also gives scope for a certain amount of landscaping in the form of steps and flower boxes, provides parking space for cars and retains the open effect of planning which is a desirable adjunct to the amenities and appreciation of the scenery.
The Accommodation
A census has been taken and it was found that during a normal summer day some 500 people visit the beach but on a
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week-end day this figure often rises to over 1,500. It has been thought reasonable to assume that these figures represent at least two complete changes so that the number of people to be accommodated in this scheme has been kept to about 1,500,
The Construction
The most suitable form of construction to withstand typhoon conditions is reinforced concrete framework filled in with concrete blocks forming the partition walls. The roof would be light concrete slab, the end walls would be built of rough coursed granite and the doors and paintwork generally would be of bright colour. Each cabin would contain a table hinged to one wall to allow maximum space for seating when not required. The changing rooms would be fitted with benches and shelving.
The Landscaping
The beach road was formerly lined with a fine avenue of Flame of the Forest trees. These were cut down during the war and it is proposed that they should be replaced where required together with other suitable trees to be planted in chosen areas.
Concrete flowers boxes have been included in the scheme along the entrance to the beach and the Botanical Authorities will be consulted regarding the most suitable construction.
The bank at the Northside of the beach road may be improved by the removal of various scars and the turfing and planting of the slopes with flowering shrubs would effect a considerable improvement at relatively small cost.
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Section through the restaurant pavilion looking east-
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(Right) Section through the administration block looking south.
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A larger scale plan of the communal changing pavilion showing details of cubicles, lockers and showers.
We regret that there was not sufficient time to do the usus] touching up of drawings for publication. The illustrations for this article were reproduced from the Architect's actual drawings.-The Editor.
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