Previous Next Pacing the Space Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Adnan Motiwala Shanaya Wadia Tasneem Vali DAC - Academy's Recess - Rethinking Amphitheatre Area I adnan20@aoamumbai.in shanaya20@aoamumbai.in tasneem20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: Academy's Recess proposes the generation of architectural ideas for outdoor activities for the institution's amphitheatre area while retaining the original functionality of the space. Interaction and Activity in a natural environment is the key focus of the competition. Narrative: The Amphitheatre is a fusion of various departments. The design provides a space where all the students come to unwind and just be themselves. To make it lively, the space is equipped with a musical niche with pre-installed instruments like a foot piano, a clap box and a xylophone. A watchtower stands in the middle of the amphitheatre, encompassing the banyan tree, giving the students a panoramic view of the space. The place is littered with crescent-shaped stools, and their retractable nature prevents them from being an obstacle. The college logo is seen in the form of a seating area, bordering the walls. It's the perfect spot for relaxing with the overview of the banyan tree, and it makes an excellent background for pictures. The logo is bordered with an LED lighting which compels you to stay and extend the experiential nature of the place.

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Shruti Yelane Architectural Design VI Ar. Swapna Hankare syelane18@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Mahesh Nilakh, Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Shekoba Sanap, Ar. Mahesh Khanolkar, Ar. Rupa Sheth, Ar. Rajan Kulkarni : : : : : : : : : : : Overlooking the vast expanse of the Arabian sea, the site offers the potential to be developed as a distinct landmark. The design aims to form a cocoon for the maritime cadets while developing attributes required for the profession by nurturing their experiences. The intent was to create an open atmosphere by courtyards to break out from the compact spaces of a ship. Ramps are used throughout for universal access to all parts of the campus. The Maritime Museum is a highlight establishing a landmark and thereby attracting attention from maritime enthusiasts all across. Previous Next Maritime Institute/ Veterinary Institute 7

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Harsh Tank Architectural Design V Ar. Mahesh Nilakh harsht19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Mahesh Khanolkar, Ar. Rajan Kulkarni, Ar. Rupa Sheth, Ar. Mahesh Nilakh, Ar. Ashley Fialho, Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Shekoba Sanap : : : : : : : : : : : The project starts with the concept of a contextual approach - Neo Faroese Architecture. A structure that is developed from the architectural roots of the place and developed with a modern approach - creating a space for the office. This structure would be a part of the overall development of the Island hence the creation of an iconic structure that will be the catalyst for the Bold move was the aim. While considering the urban fabric, micro points such as user study, site responsive design, was taken into consideration leading to a perfect blend of the architecture. Massing was finalized based on the site response. Play of volumes was established for the creation of a healthy environment. A massive staircase was built that connects the entire elevation and is colored with Red- emphasizing the bold movement. The spaces were defined and placed apart creating a walkable distance from the adjacent buildings. These transitional zones are integrated with immense views of the surroundings. Previous Next Corporate Den By Netflix.Inc 3

Email Semester Subject Student Name Mahir Mody Allied Design - Landscape Design IV mahir19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Shruti Barve : : : : : : : : : Landscape in an urban environment is quickly depleting, especially in the city of Mumbai. There are very patches, where one would encounter them, and even rarer are those where the built and unbuilt coexist to create a beautiful ecosystem. On these lines, a street showcasing these characteristics was chosen in South Bombay. This is an important street which connects the Marine Drive to Oval Maidan, and Cricket Club of India (CCI) as well. The vegetation has not been disturbed and allowed to grow in its natural way. This project focuses on understanding the relationship between these 2 ecosystems, their advantages and drawbacks. I have made a few observations of how vegetation helps in affecting the quality of space, light, living, textures ,etc. Previous Next Dinshaw Vaccha Road Documentation

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Riya Godambe Architectural Design VI Ar. Mahesh Nilakh riyag18@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Mahesh Nilakh, Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Shekoba Sanap, Ar. Mahesh Khanolkar, Ar. Rupa Sheth, Ar. Rajan Kulkarni : : : : : : : : : : : Beyond the Horizon is a Design of a Maritime Academy located in Sewri, Mumbai. The site is adjacent to the eastern coast of Mumbai, in between the docks of Mazgaon. The micro context where the site sits has peculiar buildings, typically of the Mumbai port trust. The design looks at how a maritime campus should also be accommodating healing–serving functions as well as mental needs. The idea was to give the institute its character and privacy in a dominating industrial context that trains cadets to be thoroughly qualified in their skill sets for the harsh seas. The spaces needed a physical quality that would shape a cadet's personality, physical strength, sense of readiness, theoretical and practical knowledge by emphasizing their connection to the sea, a never-ending source of wonder, inspiration, and hope. Previous Next Maritime Institute/ Veterinary Institute 4

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Bhavya Mewada Allied Design - Landscape IV Ar. Shruti Barve bhavya19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Shruti Barve : : : : : : : : : : : The Central Idea for the design of the Pathway in the realm of Vegetation aspect was to understand the existing ecology of the site , it's character , texture & dimensional qualities of each plant-variant. The Narrative develops to retain this existing Physicalities on site and maximize the potential of the dead plants , stones , leafs fallen off on ground. The edges of the Pathway are filled with these types of fallen leaves litter and stones arranged in a way to allow for a calm experience to the visitor/user. The Edge Beyond

Previous Next Chef on-the-go Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Nidhi Khot, Shivanjay Bhagat, Simran Ajgaonkar Volume Zero Tiny House IV nidhik19@aoamumbai.in , bhagat19@aoamumbai.in , simrana19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The Tiny House Movement seeks to revamp the notions of a home, ones personal sanctuary through innovations in design and technology. Narrative: Today, in these unprecedented times, where working and living together from within the four walls of the house is the need of the hour, our project aims at creating a fully functional workspace within a house which could move places and provide scenic views of the waves crashing the shore or the night life in the city. This project aims at fulfilling the client's need to earn through his profession as a chef and his dreams to travel to different places and serve a variety of cuisines to a plethora of people. Here, the basic aspects of space usage and function were kept in mind before designing the space.

Previous Next JoBongo Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Adnan Motiwala, Tasneem Vali Arch 8 Revision II adnan20@aoamumbai.in , tasneem20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The competition focuses on identitying metal objects that have been forgotten and repurpose them into a functional typology of a residence. Narrative: The space is a contemporary blend of funky and neutral, clubbing Joey's playful personality and a taste for Kitsch art, with Chandler’s practical and witty self. The color scheme is a set of cool colors with gray undertones giving a modular look to the place. The red couch which provides a proper seating is made to shape like a lifebuoy bodying their love for Baywatch. The casual seating area is equipped with a home theater unit and the bean bags provide the necessary comfort. The foosball table has been deconstructed to serve as a party element which rests in a leisure area. Joey’s room is filled with bizarre elements and a self portrait of all his headshots as an actor. Chandler’s room is equipped with a murphy bed which doubles as a desk to accommodate his work. All in all a casual place apt for FRIENDS to hangout at, defines the JoBongo.

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Cherie D'Souza Architectural Design I Ar.Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar. Joel Roy cheried20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar.Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar. Joel Roy : : : : : : : : : : : Various physical and visual boundaries are perceived in our day-to-day life. These boundaries are mapped using the art of cartography. Identification of light and shadow during different times of the day, depth of a body or object in the space, movement of vehicles, activities of various people, difference in levels and textures were some of the aspects that were perceived and recognized during this exercise. These boundaries are both tangible and intangible and help understand the space and movement of the body in it. Referring to the works of Denis Wood, various symbologies were adopted as a way to portray these boundaries. In the first sketch, shadows from the Chaitya Bhoomi were created, with the effect of light and shadow during different times of the day. Stippling is used to show differences in texture, while the height of the umbrellas used by the vegetable vendors is also altered as it changes over time. The depth of a building was shown with the help of shading and hatching. Different line intensities were carefully used to depict the slope of the road. Intangible aspects like variation of temperature and sound were also observed and mapped. Previous Next The Art of Cartography

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

Previous Next Aalay…the recreational abode Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Nidhi Khot, Shivanjay Bhagat, Roshani Chabhare, Rohit Chopade Uni Villa Vernacular IV nidhik19@aoamumbai.in , bhagat19@aoamumbai.in , roshani19@aoamumbai.in , rohit19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: Villa Vernacular is a design challenge focused on building a motion towards responsible leisure properties across the world. Narrative: Aalay, the recreational abode, is an attempt at creating a vernacular builtform with a medley of leisure and relaxing spaces creating a habitat for a family of four.The typical vernacular houses in Kerala, known as Nallukettu comprising four blocks, known as 'Shalas' and would be divided into north, south, east and west blocks. These four blocks placed adjacent to each other would open in an open to sky courtyard in the center. Aalay consists of various spaces, placed around a courtyard following the principles of Vastu Shastra and using local building materials makes the builtform in congruence with the traditional structures of the vicinity. The final design is a cumulative outcome of various design ideas and forms put together. Multiple factors such as climate responsiveness, vernacular approach, site, principles of Vastu Shastra (usually followed in Nalukettu), were considered to arrive at this final form. After a thorough study of the traditional built forms around the site and after fabricating a proper client profile, the various ideas of spaces emerged: Central playful courtyard in water bodies, interior green spaces, non monotonous workspaces. The structure is therefore an unification of all these factors which cater to living, along the backwaters.