Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Mahir Mody, Sukriti Sharma Environmental Studies IV Ar. Prerna Thakar mahir19@aoamumbai.in , sukriti19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : This project aims at creating a residential co-living facility, for 6-8 students, where there are dedicated spaces for relaxing, sleeping and studying, and the user can experience comfort inside, albeit the climate outside is extreme. Thorough climatic analysis, with study of wind, rain, sun and heat patterns were considered to make design interventions. A dedicated courtyard space in the central zone and periphery of the living room has been proposed, that ushers fresh air circulation throughout the building and indoor plantations of a specific type that absorb moisture and control humidity. ( palms,orchids,spider plant, cactus, aloe vera). Natural materials such as brick, bamboo and stone have been incorporated with glass to merge with existing context. A brick jali has been utilized, for a dual purpose of providing ventilation as well privacy, as well. Residential Co-Living Facility In Antananarivo, Madagascar

Previous Next Language Cons(v)erv(s)ation (People's choice award) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Jigisha Soni ; Krissh Chavan ; Siddhi Shinde ; Vardhan Arora Uni Linguatheque IV jigishas@aoamumbai.in ; krissh19@aoamumbai.in ; siddhi19@aoamumbai.in ; vardhana19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the competition is to design a Language Centre in Newfoundland,Canada. Narrative: Language cons(v)erv(s)ation refers to the goal of the design proposal that is to achieve language conservation through “conversations”. The overall form is perceived as a monolith which is inspired by the concept of a 'Fort'. The design proposal also aims to achieve the tag of a tourist hub along with language preservation. St. Johns, Newfoundland is the easternmost point of the North-American continent, making it a very prominent location, geographically. The city's harbor and its commercial fishing ground attracted invaders through the Atlantic ocean. The site formerly held the Fort Townshend, which was built by the British colonists. A fort precinct stands witness to the cultural change and evolution of its region. It also symbolizes authority and responsibility. This design intervention aims to inculcate the idea of a modern-day linguistic fort that enables the people to converse ideas and stories and be an important medium in conserving languages and cultural identities.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Sanika Talekar Allied Design - Interior Design III Ar. Rohit Karekar sanikat20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Esha Tipnis, Ar. Rishit Jain, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Shilpa Daga, Ar. Jay Mali : : : : : : : : : : : Rohit is a food enthusiast who turned into a home chef in the 2020 pandemic. He lives with his wife and house help, who helps him in his business. His profession and their minimalistic yet traditional thoughts largely shaped the character of the spaces. The kitchen opened up to the dining area, creating the heart of the house. The kitchen accommodates his needs of having a space for online workshops with proper lighting. Their friends can enjoy Rohit’s delicacies in the dining area or hang out on the balcony while enjoying the sea view. The temporary setting for the maid forms her own space without impeding their privacy. The bedroom has a calm mood, with the bed being a blend of brass leg ends and intricate columns. The bathroom follows a similar theme of minimalism broken by patterned backsplash tiles. Slight curves break the minimalism and tie everything together. Overall, the minimalist and traditional elements coalesce into a distinctive character added to the home. Coalesce

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors ​ Semester Subject Student Name Mahir Mody Architectural Theory V Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Nachiket Kalle mahir19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : : Space syntax is a set of techniques for analyzing spatial layouts and human activity patterns in buildings and urban areas. It is also a set of theories linking space and society. Space syntax addresses where people are, how they move, how they adapt, how they develop and how they talk about occupying a space. This theory has been applied on a smaller scale in the study of our own residence, where we are mapping out the levels one has to encounter from the entrance of the building to your study space. Panchratna Building

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Cherie Dsouza Architectural Design Studio II Ar. Harshada Shintre cheried20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada shintre, Ar. Joel Roy, Ar. Amey mhatre : : : : : : : : : : : Throughout this exercise, various pavilions around the world were studied. One such pavilion was the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, built by Selgas Cano architects in 2015 in London. The pavilion was analyzed based on its structural framework, geometry, function, and materials. The circulation inside the pavilion, the user experience, and the richness of the spaces created due to colorful light reflections were researched and studied. A few references helped to understand quantitative data like proportions and measurements. The result was a set of plans, sections, elevations, and an isometric drawing that showed various aspects of the pavilion through different layers. Lastly, an expression drawing was developed, showing how the pavilion acts as a flexible space that attracts a lot of people every year through its intriguing aspects. Previous Next Understanding Architecture: Pavilion 1

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Vardhan Arora, Palak Bhattad, Tarika Deshpande, Anjali Karpate, Aakash Kharade, Vaibhavi Khedkar, Puneet Maru, Laxaree Sawant, Harsh Tank, Pranali Thool Humanities IV Ar.Manjushree Desai, Ar. Ronak Savla vardhana19@aoamumbai.in , palak19@aoamumbai.in , tarika19@aoamumbai.in , anjali19@aoamumbai.in , aakashk19@aoamumbai.in , vaibhavi@aoamumbai.in , puneetm19@aoamumbai.in , laxaree19@aoamumbai.in , harsht19@aoamumbai.in , pranali19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar.Manjushree Desai, Ar. Ronak Savla : : : : : : : : : : : Architecture and Politics are two sides of the same coin. The architecture of an era gives us an in-depth insight into the political and cultural fabric of the society in those times. The desire of the early rulers to dominate and leave a lasting impression manifests itself in the architecture of those times. Starting from the division of northern India into 16 Mahajanapadas and the co-existence of the Chera, Chola and Pandya dynasty in the south, the period from 550 BC to 0 AD is one marked with tumult across the land of India, from mass religious conversions to the burning down of monasteries. Rivalries and alliances resulted in many architectural interventions, some of which, like the Kallanai Dam, or the Grand Anicut Canal, are still in use today in perfect condition. Our country's national emblem also belongs to this era, exemplifying the impact left for generations on politics and architecture. Architecture and Politics (550 B.C - 0 A.D)

Previous Next The Zest Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Harshil Jain Arch 8 Street A Float IX harshilj17@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the competition is to design a floating market. Narrative: Life began in a Single Cell. This cell was sufficient for all it needs. Cell division further led to the evolution of life. Trading became an important part of human life right from the time of Evolution. The advent of public markets is known from the times when humans started to engage themselves in trade. Today, with the increasing possibilities of Life on Mars and the threat of rising water levels due to Global Warming, life on the Earth remains a challenge. The proposal of our design roots to the cell as we intend to design a market where the future generations are able to understand life of the past, where the ocean pollutants become the energy source for them and a place which can adapt to the increasing water levels. The Netherlands is a country that has already tried to establish life on water which also becomes our site for the proposal.

The Archipelago of Concrete (2nd Place) Previous Next Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Laxaree Sawant ,Nidhi knot Neha Jayasanker Concrete in Architecture V neha19@aoamumbai.in , nidhik19@aoamumbai.in , laxaree19@aoamumbai.in . : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The competition, concrete in architecture is looking for a graphical representation and essay submissions on the important of concrete in architecture. Narrative: "Concrete in Architecture" is an architecture writing competition organized by Archiol in association with Artuminate. The brief for the same quotes,” What is the past, present, and future of concrete as a building material used in architectural construction?” The competition required us to submit a graphical representation and an essay on the importance of concrete. Since the brief was unspecific, our initial approach to the topic was basic and typical about concrete as a material. We were aware of its negative conceptions and how it is crowned to be depriving our surroundings, but we did not want to pivot around this. Hence our approach was to inspect concrete from a more neutral to a positive perspective. The essay relates to the current needs and diversity of concrete whilst highlighting the steps needed to make it more sustainable and environmentally friendly. We chose Mumbai as the prime protagonist. The juxtaposition of the two end spectrums of society in Mumbai exemplifies the disparities despite a common material factor. Since we also have a personal connection with Mumbai, we could give justice and deconstruct the ideology around concrete in a fresh perspective.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Aditya Shanbhag, Jayraj Mistry, Aayush Kapse Allied Design - Landscape V Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Shruti Barve aditya19@aoamumbai.in , aayush19@aoamumbai.in , jayraj19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Shruti Barve : : : : : : : : : : : Understanding the city spaces around the site , the site is centrally located on the seaside such that it brings the 3 parts of the city to a core congregation point . The approach road connects all the parts of the city to a single point . With the available green vacant spaces on the seaside, the city decided to increase its legacy of gardens in the city to the shores . Thus the green waterfront space was perfect to develop and bring the major tourist attraction. The space provided major connectivity to the roadways encouraging the view to attract the visitors. Major attractions around this site were Spottiswoode park , Pearl hill city park , Hong Lim park, Singapore cricket club, War memorial park and Singapore sports club. This shows the high amount of open spaces in the vicinity which can be extended to become the citys image. This site was thus highly suitable to become a city landmark space with high connectivity and the views offered. Also looking at the climatic conditions, it is suitable to bring up the ecosystem of nature into the site and its potential. Gardens By The Bay

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Cherie D'Souza Architectural Design Studio I Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar.Joel Roy, Miss. Teja Gavankar cheried20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar.Joel Roy, Miss. Teja Gavankar : : : : : : : : : : : The exercise involved studying the relationship between the human body and its movement in space. That is understanding how space shapes our movement and how movement, in turn, affects space. The Renaissance painting here is of St. Augustine, which was recreated to record the movement of the body in space. This was further analyzed through a set of technical drawings, which helped understand the anthropometry of the human body. The angle of vision at which the person in the painting is viewing, the required distance of the body from the table, and standard measurements of the furniture around it with respect to the movement of the body were studied and recorded. Further, these body postures were perceived as an interaction with the cityscape in the modern-day era. Scenarios like a doctor in his cabin, a watchman seated by the gate, a commuter waiting for the train, a person by the balcony enjoying a cup of tea, a student working on the laptop, or a person taking shelter from the rain were some examples. The drawings of Philip Steadman were used as a reference to create these drawings. Previous Next Body And Movement In Space 1

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Palak Panchal Architectural Design III Ar. Anshu Choudhri palak20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Nachiket Kale, Ar. Amey Matre, Ar. Mehul Sanghavi, Ar. Anshu Choudhari, Ar. Amit Jain : : : : : : : : : : : The project given to us was to design a House for our own Family on the site of Vihar Lake, Powai, Mumbai. This designed house, ‘THE HOUSE OF CURVES’, is a structural framework of curves amalgamating into one another. The compositional approach chosen is 'Tight Cluster Units'. The transition into the house is choreographed to be in a curved fashion and is open to the sky so that the user can experience the landscape around. This curved path also instigates intrigue within the setup. Such intrigue is also seen through the helical staircase which is closed from one side and open on the other. On the first floor, the user has to walk through a ramp to reach rooms that have glass roofs. The user can see the landscape through that roof while walking and hence is allowed to experience nature. Previous Next House for My Family