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.

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Devam Ghatak Environmental Studies III Ar. Prerna Thakar devamg20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : In this project, we explored various mediums to create light effects in a space. By using the concept of direct sunlight in different patterns to create an essence in space. The alleyway has pergolas which are creating the pattern with sunlight, the pattern has been explored by changing the dimensions of the pergolas. This helped us to understand the effect of sunshades in space. Arbor Way

Previous Next Timeless Mesh (Editor's Choice Award) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Vaishnavi Siddhapara, Siddhi Shinde Uni Terra Terra V vaishnavis19@aoamumbai.in siddhi19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the Competition is to design a pavillion with the help of the compuatational design softwares. Narrative: The project intends to create a pavilion that is used as a breakout and an informal meeting space that acts as a forum for social interaction. The design started with keeping 3 factors in mind - sustainability, easy installation, and interactive space. A SPACE BECOMES A PLACE WHEN IT'S NOT ONLY MEANT FOR SPENDING TIME BUT TO RECOLLECT THE TIME SPENT IN IT. To allow the public to experience this pavilion we thought of using simple elements like structure, form and its sensitivity, light, and shadow, material and its lightness, and an element of surprise. A place that encourages healthy exchange could be done by incorporating functions like small gathering spaces that also act as an event, informal workspace, a space for recreation, lounging, and mini food stations. So we developed an assembly that requires a minimum of materials and can be tailor-made by anyone. This pavilion is meant to be agile and deployed in various sites all across the globe thus requiring a module system will require easy installation. Thus our design creates a timeless mesh. The play of light and shadow with the movement of the user creates a juxtaposition, permitting the users to reshape their own physical and architectural place through their movements inside the work.

Previous Next Halla Bol : The Void’s Voice (2nd Place) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Avani Mandpe Jigisha Soni DAC - Academy's Recess - Rethinking Amphitheatre Area IV, VI avanim18@aoamumbai.in jigishas19@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 tree no longer survives in its original glory, but it’s essence surely will. Taking the phrase “Life comes a full circle” a bit literally, our aim was to give an ode to the space that the tree occupied and upheld for all these years by leaving it entirely empty, for its prestige and permanence are irreplaceable. The intervention includes a circular void in place of the current plinth with the amphitheater redesigned, staying true to its name, by providing levels which sprawl along the magnanimous area while ensuring that it caters to both large groups of people coming together to celebrate different occasions and also individuals or small groups looking for their own peace and seclusion.

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Bhavika Jakhotiya, Pranay Kutal, Urvi Patil, Samruddhi Shinde, Tejas Shinde, Pratima Wagh Environmental Studies III Ar. Richa Raut bhavika20@aoamumbai.in , pranay20@aoamumbai.in , urvi20@aoamumbai.in , samruddhi20@aoamumbai.in , tejass20@aoamumbai.in , pratimaw20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Frank Lloyd Wright described vernacular architecture as “Folk building growing in response to actual needs, fitted into the environment by people who knew no better than to fit them with native feeling”. The architecture of torajan houses is indegenious to the region and is influenced by the different environmental and cultural factors that can be observed in the indonesian islands. The orientation and the planning of the interior spaces is highly influenced by the direction of the sunlight and the beliefs of the tribe people themselves. Even the materiality and the method used by them to adjust to the local climate has made this structure way more efficient in terms of circulation and articulation within the restricted space. Adding to this, the uniqueness of the way in which they have tackled the problems of modulating the sunlight by covering the structure in a hyperbolic roof form to providing a stilt area for the cattle and also for keeping the house at a elevated height during floods is what makes this truly an great example of vernacular architecture. Toraja

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Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Aishwarya Joshi Allied Design - Interior Design III Ar. Shilpa Daga aishwarya20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Esha Tipnis, Ar. Rishit Jain, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Shilpa Daga, Ar. Jay Mali : : : : : : : : : : : The proposal is a 1BHK sea view apartment located in Goa. The client, Rohit, is a food enthusiast who turned into a home chef in the 2020 pandemic. He lives with his wife and household, who helps him in his business. The objective was to make a traditional but minimalist design. The kitchen is at the heart of the house and opens into the dining area and living room without any visual barrier. The house is designed to make the kitchen the preeminent social space. The living room could be outstretched into a terrace to accommodate friends and guests on weekends and special occasions. A foldable bed at one end of the kitchen creates a temporary setting for home helpers without any encroachment on their privacy. The bedroom has minimalist furniture which steps up to the terrace for a calmer view. The materials are used repetitively with variations in textures and colours, which aid to the minimalistic, traditional ‘wada’ theme. The FUSION

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Vinay Ekkaldevi Architectural Design VI Ar. Mahesh Nilakh vinaye18@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Mahesh Nilakh, Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Shekoba Sanap, Ar. Mahesh Khanolkar, Ar. Rupa Sheth, Ar. Rajan Kulkarni : : : : : : : : : : : Owing to the proximity of the Arabian sea, the site had an immense potential to exploit the opportunities of developing distinct land-water edges. Creating sensorial experiences played an important role in training cadets for their future endeavors. As users are from a marine background, the proportions of the ship were likely to be reflected in built structures. Spaces flow into each other in an organic yet controlled manner. Previous Next Maritime Institute/ Veterinary Institute 1

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Abhishek Suryawanshi Technical Design IV Ar. Pranay Bhavsar abhisheks19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Geetesh Varte, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Pranay Bhavsar, Ar. K.V.Parmeshwar : : : : : : : : : : : The Project Was To Do Structural Design Of Semester Three Ad School Project. For Structural Design A Part Of The Design Was Taken Which Is Main Classroom Block And Entry Foyer With Amphitheater. This Project Was All About Steel Structures And Its Connection Details With Steel- Beams, Stanchions, Gusset Plates, Angles, Etc. The Challenging Part Of The Design Was The Upper Floor Beam Design Above Staircase And Staircase Design Which Is Entirely In Steel. As Design Feature The Steel Arch With Timber Design Elements Is Also Detailed Out. Structural drawings in steel 5

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Miriam Thomas Architectural Design I Ar.Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar. Joel Roy miriamt20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar.Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar. Joel Roy : : : : : : : : : : : Through the course of this exercise, the aim was to recognize the various visual boundaries that exist as we navigated through the built and natural environment that surrounds us. These visual boundaries are perceived for their nature, character, construct, materiality, and function. They enclose Space. Studying the various aspects of these visual boundaries and their organization has led us to begin to perceive the basic constructs of space and the relationship it possesses to the movement of various bodies in space. In the due course of observing and recognizing we stumble upon various organizational constructs of field, space, and movement documented through photographs and drawings. We perceived and analyzed the organization and construct of field and space and the resulting movement of the body in the particular field of space through the construction of diagrams, maps, and models. To begin to understand the subject of cartography and its value in constructing visual narratives. Previous Next Unembodied Spaces

Previous Next Engineered Bamboo: An Alternative Urban Material of Construction Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Chintan Shah Thesis X Ar. Rohit Shinkre chintans16@aoamumbai.in Issuu Link https://issuu.com/aoa_confluence_2022/docs/thesis_final : : : : : : : : : : : Ar. Rohit Shinkre, Ar. Shripad Bhalerao, Ar. Yashwant Pitkar, Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali, Ar. Nachiket Kalle Ar. Shruti Barve, Ar. Akbar Biviji, Ar. Harshada Bapat Shintre : Studio Conductors : : : Video Links : Urban Materials of Construction “Materials which have contributed to the construction industry to create an ideology of permanence and stability amongst other materials in the construction industry.” Urban materials of construction such as concrete and steel were initially the most viable solution when vegetal materials failed to provide for a “permanent household” or a “pukka ghar”. But now as the concern has shifted from viability to sustainability, it is essential to explore the usage of building materials that consume low energy, is renewable, vegetal and easily available. The Design Thesis proposes Engineered Bamboo as the future “Urban Material of Construction”; a material which is treated, processed and standardized. Engineered Bamboo is developed by splitting, flattening, compressing and providing with a particular cross section. Since the material is lightweight and can take sufficient amounts of load it can be used as a material designed for disassembly, modularity and the flexibility. The idea is to intervene in an area where the context has a prevalent construction of concrete and steel and the site has difficulties regarding constructing with the materials already in use. These sites generally act as small pockets to multiple large projects with amalgamated sites. An architectural strategy of scripting was adopted as a system of development of the architectural unit and built form. Scripts are Modular Architectural deviced strategies which allow for exploration in Form, Space and Structure which is to be provided to the User. These scripts act as changing elements which could universally be used in a set unit design. Three types of scripting strategies are used- Service Scripts, Volume Scripts and Structural Scripts Service Script revolves around the concept of demarcation of an Area with respect to Served and Service spaces. The idea of Scripts is an addition where Service spaces are allowed to be flexible and replaceable with respect to the current User consuming the Space. Volume Script allows for flexibility in the volumetric aspect during lack of variability and adaptability in the planning due to designing compact areas and facing space crunch. The concept of scripts includes additive and subtractive operations conducted on a base script. Structural Script includes different kit of parts of the structural unit of an apartment when combined together completes the designed scheme. The idea is for the structure to not be permanent rather a changing intervention as per the owner of the building which is possible with the help of Dry Construction system of Engineered Bamboo. As an intervention on small sites, it is important to note the same strategy could be applied and developed on for construction of different such similar structures across the city with varying function and typology. The scripts as an architectural device could be used separately or in combination as per design development. The project tries to break the notion of Urban Materials of Construction and gives a new vision to the future of Construction Technology.