Previous Next Samantar (Public Choice Award) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Vaishnavi Siddhapara, Palak Bhattad, Puneet Maru , Prajakta Pai Uni Villa Vernacular IV vaishnavis19@aoamumbai.in , palak19@aoamumbai.in , puneetm19@aoamumbai.in , prajaktap19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: Villa Vernacular is a design challenge focused on building a motion towards responsible leisure properties across the world. Narrative: The aim of the project is to provide a Villa for a family of four while allowing them to work from home by designing architecture that seamlessly blends with the rural fabric of Kerala, rather than fracturing it but adding to it. The project responds to the site by including local involvement in functions incorporated on the site, thus strengthening the bond formed by the new residents with the locals. The project is intended to assist the four new inhabitants in gradually acclimating to their new surroundings without upsetting the local population, history, custom, or climate. “Samantar” seamlessly merges with its surroundings as the structure itself merges into the site topography running parallel to the proximal circumstances. The hierarchy of spaces is choreographed such that the private, semi private and public spaces remain well distinct and none of them is disturbed by the other. The orientation of the functions are to maximize light and wind flow and minimize heat to cope up with the humidity on site for which courtyards are an ideal element to passively design zones for maximization of light yet cool spaces adopted traditionally in most Keralan houses also enhancing indoor outdoor relationship.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Urja Arte Allied Design - Interior Design III Ar. Esha Tipnis urjaa20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Esha Tipnis, Ar. Rishit Jain, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Shilpa Daga, Ar. Jay Mali : : : : : : : : : : : Recently shifted from Istanbul to Goa, Rucha lives in a 1 BHK apartment with her husband Emir who is a cardiologist and her ten-year-old daughter Tansa. Catering to the various needs of the family, the design incorporates a modern- minimalist approach. The monochromatic color scheme gives off light and earthy vibes and the use of blues and greens in the form of textures and plants add a pop of color to the space. The use of different textures like brick cladding in the living room, reflective surfaces like mirrors and the wooden flooring and beadboard ceiling help break the monotony and accentuate certain features of the space. Further the beadboard ceiling in the living room adds a cosy and modern look. The design incorporates an open space layout with the kitchen counter and the bookcase acting as a separating element creating workspaces for tansa and Rucha. The design contains line furnishings, flushed cabinets and space saving minimalist furniture that are well-built and comfortable. The corner seating for reading, well designed balcony spaces with mesh walls for gardening, coffee table, use of Turkish rugs, foldable table for playing board games, a separate bookcase and wall display for showcasing antiques responds to the specific needs of the client. Additionally, the use of décor elements inspired from geometric patterns and the wall hanging planters add a touch of character to the space. A minimalist Expression

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Jayraj Pratap Mistry Architectural Building Services V Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali jayraj19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali, Ar. Nitesh Avhad : : : : : : : : : : : Understanding the acoustic needs of the spaces , first the levels have been raised as we move away from the board for a clearer sight and view and better hearing levels at each point . The arrangement of the students is done in compact seating to minimize the distance by providing the advantage of reduced volume and increasing the acoustic experience of the room along with the recessed false ceiling. Thus at the end of the room , the buffer space acts as a barrier during the lectures due to window curtains , furniture and creates a buffer space . The side walls are having the absorption values so that the reverberation of the sound does not take place. The front wall of the room has a reflective surface so that the sound can reflect and travel to the maximum distance while the ceiling has both reflection and absorption values to balance out the acoustic standards of the room. Thus from reflection to absorption, different materials are used across the room to create an acoustically good room . 8mm acoustic panels are suspended from the ceiling through hanger wire and attached to the metal grid and are also cladded to the walls on the wooden battens . Aural Space

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Shubham Pawar Allied Design - Landscape V Ar. Juhi Prasad Ar. Shruti Barve shubhamp18@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Shruti Barve : : : : : : : : : : : The challenge in this situation was to add and subtract surfaces depending on the type of narrative each individual entity involved has and come up with a design which replicates it at an individual level as well as a collective scale. The basics of the narrative took a lot of inspiration from grid based layouts and arrangements to start off the planning process. Adding and subtracting surfaces was a difficult task in itself because while designing you have to make sure that every surface which is added or subtracted has a good reason behind it or else the program isn't justified. Lines and spaces

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Krish Mewawala Architectural Design VI Ar. Venkat Ashok krishm18@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Shruti Barve, Ar. Karan Danda, Ar. Anuradha Shah, Ar. Venkat Asho, Ar. Pradeep Pavithran : : : : : : : : : : : Institutions are the kinds of structures the deeply matter in the social realm, since they structure social interactions, and their efficient design can usefully constrain and enable human behaviour. The main highlight of the design is that it is predominantly user - centric. The site is adjacent to a communal Waadi, where people with various skill sets and experience stay. The approach of the design was to create common lower floors, with metal and cloth workshops to welcome the people of the Waadi to enhance and showcase the skill, whilst using the equipment of the institute, but also sharing their skills with the students, who also benefit. The institution thus proposed is a school for fashion designing, cloth fabrication, product design and art, which require similar equipment. Additionally, the use of legible spaces to enable users to navigate clearly, the design of double - heighted, open classrooms to facilitate the process of learning and applying in connected studios and classrooms, and the application of light and colours, taking into consideration the time of the day, to create spaces which are sensitive to functions in rooms are some of the principal highlights of the design. Previous Next Design Ed- School

Previous Next Gridscape of Dual-World (2nd Place) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Samruddhi Shinde Sukriti Sharma DAC Redefining Platitudes II, V samruddhi20@aoamumbai.in sukriti19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: Redefining Platitudes demands all members to choose an existing drawing or illustration from their previous projects and develop a narrative which is distinctive from the existing narrative of that project by exploring new mediums, textures, graphic styles, and rendering styles. Narrative: Two designs selected for the final representation. One of them is Slack, which is an App and it’s abbreviation is ‘Searchable Log of all Conversations & Knowledge’. The core intent of the app is teamwork through communication and the functions were ‘Assigning Tasks’ & ‘Organising Data’, these components were assessed with the help of color coded cubes ( Red , Green , Yellow) that directed the Movement and accessibility to the user in a systematic attire. The other project elaborated on an accommodation Space in synchronization with the Persona of Harry Potter and his Dual personality within two worlds- Muggle and Wizard world, throughout the storyline, wherein the transition amidst the two lifestyles have been viewed with the help of distinctive systematic grids , semi-open enclosures formed via foldable and replaceable lamina and binding elements called Poles. The narrative showcases directive movement, interaction and connection amidst two different worlds, both ushered via a systematic grid distinctive to the respective worlds and their functioning idols. By clubbing both the elements from the two design concepts, the resultant grid patterns interact with the play of transparency and circulation following the color-coded units and components.

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Kevin John Architectural Design I Ar.Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar. Joel Roy kevinj20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar.Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar. Joel Roy : : : : : : : : : : : We live in a world full of visual boundaries that may be rigid and tangible or may even be intangible. These boundaries could be permeable as well as impermeable. These are not boundaries that limit us but in turn facilitate movement and help constructing a space for humans, animals and vehicles. Through the course of this exercise I have tried to understand what exactly defines these boundaries, be it by material, texture, color, nature or functionality. Through the process of cartography I have tried to highlight such visual boundaries that I have been able to identify that exist around me. A basketball court has been taken as one of the examples to show how straight and curved lines on a plane form a sense of visual boundary and directs the gameplay through different regions for scoring points or by adding limits to the movement of a player. Another example of a simple entry road to a society is taken as an example to show how materials play an important role to define boundaries. The asphalt road, concrete tiles and soil create different regions for movement be it for vehicles or for pedestrians. Previous Next Invisible Margins

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Anushka Joshi, Aishwarya Joshi, Rucha Joshi Foundation studio I Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Yagnik Bhatija, Ar. Mythili Shetty, Ar. Parnavi, Ar. Devayani Deshmukh rucha20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Ball game' was an exercise where we studied the anthropometry behind playing shot put. We did a detailed study of the relation of the ball with a human body. We did a thorough research about the material of the ball and the field and how it affects play. We talked to shot put players to know more about the different types of shots and the physics behind them. We even studied other aspects of the game such as history, manufacturing, diet, etc. During our study we established and understood the relation between our body and its reaction to materials and form. Shotput

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Jayraj Pratap Mistry Environmental Studies IV Ar. Prerna Thakar jayraj19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Understanding the geometry and the climatic requirements of the site in Punta Arenas , South America , some of the major considerations were compact volume with small surface area to volume ratio . The East-West axis was to be considered for maximum advantage of sunlight . Close clusters would minimize the exposure to the cold winds .Open buffer spaces would allow maximum North sun. North facing wall provides high thermal capacity . Sloping roofs enable quick drainage of rain and snow . Cross ventilation in the summer and blocking the cold winds in winter is critical. After analyzing the site conditions, the grids were formed on the site for placing the volumes wrt effective wind and sun direction and occupied max. volume oriented towards the sun . A change in level for efficient sunlight with minimum shading to others and allocation of interlocked spaces with mezzanine floor created a strong sense of co living with designated private spaces as well . Major spaces were aligned wrt. sunlight and thus created a geometry to react to climatic conditions. Along with this, each apartment has a fireplace to maintain heat inside and bigger windows towards max . sunlight taking advantage of the natural weather conditions. Punta Arenas, Chile

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Vaishnavi Siddhapara Technical Design V Ar. Milind Amle vaishnavis19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. K.V. Parameshwar, Ar. Milind Amle, Ar. Dhara Parekh, Ar. Pranay Bhavsar : : : : : : : : : : : The project aimed at designing a clubhouse for a residential complex with the main idea being to create an interesting facade with the use of Curtain Glazing and Cladding of our choice. The approach to the design is such that the users have enough space to relax with their friends and family while providing the necessary space requirements as per the brief. The use of Fiber Cement Board (FCB) for cladding along with Unitised Curtain Glazing system gives the overall facade an elegant look. A steel and Glass canopy at the entrance shades the porch area. Use of Double Glazed units combats unwanted heat to come inside while providing a visual penetrability. Each space is designed according to the service requirement. The auditorium is designed keeping in mind the acoustical considerations of walls, floors, etc., while the party hall is kept as a double height space with the necessary lighting. The detailed portfolio consists of all the technical details for the designed Clubhouse as learned from Building Construction and Services. Club House for a Residential Complex 3

Previous Next Cabled Condominiums Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Abhishek Jaisingh Suryavanshi CLT Induction IV abhisheks19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The Competition challenges the participants to design an urban or peri-urban housing scheme with an innovative construction system using CLT. Narrative: The design process started with understanding current construction practices in CLT which consists of mainly framed and load-bearing structural systems. The major drawbacks of these systems are that they consume a lot of material (heavy solid columns), obstruct the free-flowing spaces, making the creative process of designing dependent on the structural system. The proposal put forward is to address these issues and create an innovative technique of construction that will overcome these drawbacks and not restrict the creative process of designing. This method consists of a hybrid construction method which includes the cable-stayed and framed technique, where the cable holding the beams of each floor allows to create column-free spaces and are connected to the central core unit which includes a staircase and service ducts that helps to reduce maintenance cost. Since CLT is industrial material the housing project is based on modular planning and form exploration. Here, each floor is made out of 6m×6m modules of space which allows creating the different configurations of build form. The facade showcases the aesthetics of the material. The steep sloping roof helps to deal with the heavy precipitation and huge windows provide ample sunlight.

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Aditya Kanade Architectural Design IV Ar. Richa Raut adityad19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Ravi Hazra, Ar. Porus Master, Ar. Ashley Fialho, Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Saurabh Jain, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Shekoba Sanap : : : : : : : : : : : The project aimed to design a camping site with zero energy and a self-sufficient environment where groups of 20-50 school children, young professionals, trainees, or executives would come to stay in shared accommodations. The main intention of this project was to teach the importance of self-sustainable and self-sufficient living and to encourage sharing, participation, self-help in all respects. Hence helped bring the user close to nature by indulging the user in various indoor and outdoor group activities ranging from trekking to camping and providing them an experience of an entirely different form of community living. Previous Next Nisarga- Farm House 5