Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Harshil Jain, Ronak Gala, Prajwal Pembarti Architectural Design IX Ar. Hemal Buiscitwala harshilj17@aoamumbai.in ronakg17@aoamumbai.in prajwalp17@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Shripad Bhalerao, Ar. Yashwant Pitkar, Ar. Nitesh Avhad, Ar. Hemal Biscuitwala, Ar. Dhaval Jain : : : : : : : : : : : The project aims to create a networking connection between the visitors, the citizens and the city of Beirut their by providing placemaking activities which will develop the sociability of the space and will result in a productive port. This networking sprawl will help the port for its better functioning thereby boosting the economy of the City of Beirut. The proposal aims to bring back the glory of Beirut port and redefine the port with respect to the urban context and make it the economical centre along with addition of cultural and social aspects as a remembrance to the event. Our proposal will offer iconic and user-friendly public spaces that are highly accessible and distinctive. The port will become a desirable place to experience and a flexible space to carry out the port activities and cater to the public realm at the same time. The public realm will offer high quality routes and spaces that will support connectivity and place making of the overall development and will highlight principles of sustainability and values of seamless connectivity from the ferry and cruise terminals to city centre. The public realm bridges the infrastructural routes in order to create a continuous and uninterrupted high line route for the users. The proposed architectural interventions are, the Passenger Terminal and the Container Housing. These interventions will help the city to gain back its economy and accommodation facilities. Previous Next Rebuilding Beirut Port 2

The 8 Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Tasneem Vali Theory of Structures + Architectural Building Construction and Materials II Ar. Hardik Dedhia tasneem20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. K. V. Parmeshwar, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Hardik Dedhia, Ar. Kanak Kashayp, Ar. Pranay Bhavsar. Ar. Rajesh Shelke : : : : : : : : : : : Through this workshop, a load-bearing structure has been created with the help of curved forms and has no use of verticals. A better understanding was developed of how each loop supports the next and load travel in such a structure from the apex to the body. The concentration of loads at nodes causes failures. If we give support at these points, the failures can be avoided. The model also has a wide base, and the walls are at an angle that gives stability to the form. The various joineries were done with the help of a thread in the process. When rolled, newspapers possess excellent compressive properties. The thicker the roll, the more the strength. It is fascinating how such a flimsy material can carry such loads, nearly six times its weight. Overall, the workshop answered the question of how height is a huge structural challenge. Most of the initial models worked well with less height, but the addition of height led to its failure. A careful and efficient design is needed to identify these points of failure and counteract them. Joineries also play a crucial role in the structure.

Previous Next Winter Woods Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Sakshi Kambli, Sakshi Mankar & Vrushali Kulkarni Volume Zero Tree House VII sakshik18@aoamumbai.in sakshim18@aoamumbai.in vrushali18@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: Volume Zero Tree House looks at redefining a home as an active part of Mother Nature, with all the necessary amenities. Narrative: In today’s tedious city-lives, it has become really essential to embrace the beauty of living where the concept of treehouse has proven to be an absolute measure to celebrate nature and the peace embedded within it. Winter woods is one of those special places where one can enjoy the magic of nature and get immense pleasure by finding themselves. Located on a hilly terrain of Pahalgam in Kashmir & surrounded by the snowy woods of Deodhar, Winter woods shares the most beautiful and picturesque views of river Jhelum. Linking the contoured site, the rustic bridge guides the user to the staircase which reveals the living room with a large window that frames the streaming river & bedroom on the attic glancing at the starry skies. The insulation acts as a barrier separating the inner & outer environment, thus giving a warm feeling inside the structure.Winter woods comforts & rejuvenates the user’s mind. “Let’s explore the inner child within”

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Ananya Nayak Architectural Building Services III Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Kanak Kashyap ananyan@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : The society comprises three wings with 16 floors each. The water from the BMC line reaches the underground tank. Two additional tanks store borewell water for fire and flushing purposes. From here it flows to the pump room which is responsible for it reaching the overhead tank of all the wings. In each wing, four pipes carry the water from the overhead tank to the flats. These pipes have been color coded. Three of the pipes provide water to five floors each. The fourth one provides only the sixteenth floor. This has been done to maintain uniformity in the pressure at which water is being supplied to all floors. The water consumed by the entire society per day has been estimated to be 142560 liters. Approximate dimensions for the underground and overhead tanks have been determined through further calculations. Documenting water supply of own house 2

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Aashka Trivedi Architectural Building Construction and Materials III Ar. Rohit Karekar aashka20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar.K.V Parmeshwar : : : : : : : : : : : The exercise aimed at examining the reinforcement of r.c.c using P.O.P. This was to be studied making slabs of p.o.p one without wire mesh and other reinforced with wire mesh. The slabs were then to be dropped from a height of 1 m . The slab reinforced survived and the one unreinforced crushed. This helped us understand the nature of RCC. Effect of reinforcement in RCC

Previous Next Semester Ar. Shruti Barve, Ar. Richa Raut IV, VI Studio Conductors : : : Mythology is a validation of experience, and it prevails along with time. Some call it stories, others have scientific reasoning, and few choose to remain oblivious. Myths have always been a part of our life. They do not point to a fact but beyond to something that informs it. The course intended to collect myths from various subjects like species, deities, ecosystems, cosmic beings, and habitations and to decipher and dissect each myth by putting forth the context, timeline, and purpose for it to appear. COLLECTING MYTHS

Staggered: A 200 Bedded Covid Hospital (Runner up) Previous Next Email Guide Semester Competition Name Student Name Avani Mandpe Siddharth Agrawal Vinay Ekkaldevi Wipra Gada INSDAG Architecture awards 2020 V-VI Ar. K. V. Parmeshwar avanim18@aoamumbai.in siddhartha18@aoamumbai.in vinaye18@aoamumbai.in wiprag18@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the competition was to design a 200 bed Covid hospital which is to be built in 100 days. Narrative: The architectural value of the design mainly lies in creating a happy and spirited atmosphere for its users in times of loss of hope. The concept takes root in symbolism, taking inspiration from the chemical compound of serotonin, the hormone that stabilizes our feelings of happiness.Flexibility was kept at the helm of the design owing to the unpredictability of the times.The structure is planned with repeating floor plates and efficient services that helps in inverting and expanding the use of spaces in case of adversities. The scheme was fast track construction. Hence, phases of construction were set adhering up to a 100 day timeline. A hybrid construction technique was opted for to achieve the desired form in minimum time. The steel details were designed feasible and comprehensive to even laymen to pave way for maximum workforce. The structure entails a horizontal spread and a vibrant, staggered façade. Central voids were created in the hospital blocks to provide for courtyards and increase active facades.The varied fronts and levels give a sense of dynamism to the form, drawing keen parallelism to the nature of the pandemic.Ultimately, the aim of the design is to keep everyone apart, yet together.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Falmai Chheda, Rajaswi Patil, Amey Kodalkar Allied Design - Urban Design IX Ar. Yashwant Pitkar falmaic@aoamumbai.in rajaswip17@aoamumbai.in ameyv15@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Harshad Bhatia, Ar. Tushar Shetty, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : : : The devastating Beirut port blast took many lives, their livelihoods and the blast left the port completely destroyed. The crater marks the incident and hence our entire design revolves around this crater keeping it as a center. This blast made us realize that simple planning methods can help avoid such accidents like multiple entry and exits, bunkers(emergency shelters) isolating the hazardous materials. Considering the above, port strategies were divided into 3 segments: Filling the economic void through revenue generation, Climate change & sustainability and Public interaction but maintaining the port security. Port planning was divided into 3 segments: Public, semi-public and private. The Waterfront memorial is the key feature of this design it is a roundabout memorial for the people who lost their lives and is placed at the crater also provides as a waterfront to people of Beirut. The waterfront bridge acts as an axis cutting the port into private and semi-public port activities and is used for the common public. The paths and access are in a way which distinguishes and restricts public-private vehicles, humans and guides them through this port. To make the port self-sustainable solar panels and windmills have been installed. Revamping Beirut

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Adish Rathod, Prajwal Satvidkar, Ibrar Sheikh, Soham Tulaskar Allied Design - Interior Design IX Ar. Hemal Biscuitwala adishr16@aoamumbai.in prajwals16@aoamumbai.in ibrars16@aoamumbani.in sohamt17@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Harshad Bhatia, Ar. Tushar Shetty, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : : : The idea of deriving economic boost comes from the ideas of repurposing and producing new containers for the shipping industry as well as the housing and infrastructure industry of Beirut, this will decrease their development costs while new containers are produced, the old ones could be repaired, repurposed or recycled and the Beirut port can act as a hub for these activities. If this containers can be used as Building Material. The project will aim at providing creative spaces for workshops, production spaces and vocational and agricultural schools, among others, to fight unemployment, which was exacerbated after the explosion, and create future jobs for of Lebanese people. Reuse what remains at the site, recycling materials such as steel, wood and glass that were scattered throughout. memorial - is a public space, for traditional and cultural activities, and tourist attractions for the performances. The broader vision for the port is derived from the fact that the Economic status of Lebanon has been falling even before the 4th August incident, while the people Of Beirut still wait for Justice, authorities have started with thinking about the future of the port, with various Ideas and humanitarian efforts pooling into Beirut. The pooling of efforts though a good starting point to normalize situations in Beirut, have a potential of destroying the local character and craft. Repurposing Beirut

Previous Next The Gateway & Circle (Winner) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Devam Ghatak, Shreesh Karmablekar , Shubham Rajput IIA DB II devamg20@aoamumbai.in , shreeshk20@aoamumbai.in , shubhamr20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the competition is to design an Entry Gate which acts as a landmark to the city of Risali. Narrative: THE GATEWAY & CIRCLE is a conceptual design for an Open Competition conducted by IIA. The competitors were asked to design or enhance the site of Late Rajiv Gandhi Chowk and Entrance Gateway for the newly formed Municipal Corporation- Resali (Bhilai) The form of Gateway is derived from a rigid cube that is molding itself into an elegant structure to support the overarching space frame, signifying one of the aspects- Transformation. The form of the circular roundabout has a hierarchy, signifying one of the aspects- Progress, adding visual interest to the form.

Previous Next Rivicon Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Adnan Motiwala, Sharayu Vinchurkar, Tasneem Vali Dharavi Project III adnan20@aoamumba.in sharayu20@aoamumbai.in tasneem20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the competition is to develop a place making project that will act as a center for change and empowerment in the heart of dharavi. Narrative: Rivicon, an abode of knowledge, innovation, skills and most importantly, dreams is crammed with aspiring souls and minds. It is an iconic complex culminating the talent of the people of Dharavi. The complex is designed keeping in mind the needs and demands of the various programmes developed for the people while providing highly endeavored breathing space in the density of slums. The visual accessibility to the performance area warmly invites the guests from the main road with its grand roof on the northern facade. Along the galli of Dharavi, a promenade showcases artistic and skilful artworks. The night school gives an opportunity to the illiterate working class to learn, to read and write while the space merges with the library as reading space during the day time. The inherent traditional skills of textile, carpentry, leather tanning and pottery are enhanced by the workshop spaces while the studios enhance the art skills. The start-up knacks of the young enthusiasts are supported by the incubation centre with a multi-functional meeting room. All in all, the community-empowerment centre brings the hope and medium to bring up the talent of Dharavi

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Durwakshi Bhoir, Hasti Sheth, Eshita Taggarsi Environmental Studies I Ar. Prerna Thakar durwakshi20@aoamumbai.in hastis20@aoamumbai.in eshitat20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : We had to select an object or item that we use in our daily life to understand in depth all the resources that we use in the creation of the object. to understand the resources we take for granted. Our group chose a table as our object and started to understand all the resources that are used right from the soil in the forest to the resources required for us to get one in our homes. Life of a table