Manali and its Sub-Region - Government of Himachal Pradesh

Re-structuring Manali 42CoherentArchitecturalCharacter andDevelopmentGuidelinesThe proposed structure plan recognizes identifiable zones of specific character,encompassing prevailing built and open configurations, activity and use,architectural expression and stylistic features apart from land form, topography andlocation. Each identified character zone is analyzed and understood with respect toits inherent principles and characteristics for an assessment of ground conditionsreflected therein. A set of guiding principles for future developmental directionsfrom the precinct level to the unit and architectural level is suggested for eachspecific character zone. These guidelines layout the strategy for directingdevelopment towards achieving a coherent character over a projected time span.The components of built form covered by the proposed guidelines at the level ofthe precinct are:1. Development Pattern2. Position3. Street Structure4. Views and SkylineAt the unit and architectural level, the development guidelines addresscomponents such as:1. Built Character and Land Use2. Plot type and configuration3. Building Heights4. Roof Form5. Façade Character6. Proportions of façadecomponents7. Openings and balconiesThe proposed guidelines would, over time, regulate and re-direct some of the adhocadditions made to the physical form of the town, leading to greater coherence,legibility and identity of each of the character precincts and eventually the town as awhole.