Previous Next Rachana’s Diary (3rd Place) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Manan Seth DAC - Academy's Recess - Rethinking Amphitheatre Area VI manans18@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: Rachana’s Diary is a personal-public diary , in the form of petals, constituting clusters to mimic the iconic tree of Rachana Sansad College. Students are meant to write, rewrite, draw and scribble what they want or feel. It is a small memento recording your thoughts periodically. Due to area constraints & less availability of open spaces the intervention was decided to be proposed on an elevated height. In order to maintain dignity and glory of the iconic(fallen)tree , the diary is designed to mimic the tree as well as establish the beginning of a new age. A new age starts every year, with first coming and fifth year students graduating. With new age comes new thoughts, new personalities. The diary is the evidence of the variable change of thoughts, personalities & ideas. It shows such changes by the change in colors and textures of petals and their clusters. The diary is meant to be present every time, be it at orientation, in college night stays, while enjoying “Kartik’s idlis” or while graduation. It can be given to the students during convocation as a souvenir of college life.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Bhavya Hareshkumar Mewada Architectural Building Services V Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali bhavya19@Aoamumbai.In Studio Conductors Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali & Ar. Nitesh Avadh : : : : : : : : : : : The Project Is A Photo Study Of Electrical Service System & Its Components, In Building And In Our Own House. The Safety Devices, D.B , Fuse , Switchboards, Lighting Etc. Were Studied Through The Lens Of Electrical Supply. The Service

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 Guide Semester Subject Student Name Adnan Motiwala Allied Design - Interior Design III Ar. Esha Tipnis adnan20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Esha Tipnis, Ar. Rishit Jain, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Shilpa Daga, Ar. Jay Mali : : : : : : : : : : : Harry and Chris are a couple in their early 30’s from Finland who have moved to India for a great teaching opportunity. Harry is a sports buff and loves to run, while on the other hand, Chris is an avid reader and enjoys yoga every day but, both of them love to explore the unexplored. Their flat is a blend of pop colors and has a vibrant and joyful vibe which they impart via their teaching. Multiple showcases portray their travel memorabilia, along with the wall paintings in the hall and the bedroom. The hall is designed for them to work as well as host their guests for a small house party, now and then. The two balconies are curated for their interests and to relax after a long and tiring day. The entire house is designed in the Modern-Boho style of design, thus making it suitable for their needs. The suite life of Chris and Harry

Previous Next The Etheral Loop Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Ruchi Phatak, Bhavya Mewada , Aditya Shanbag Archmello Matserpeace V ruchi1@aoamumbai.in bhavya19@aoamumbai.in aditya19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The Brief of the competition is to design a Meditation and Yoga centre.The aim of the competition is to promote such retreat centers which have now become the need of the hour in today’s world. Narrative: The Ethereal Loop offers a plethora of activities and spaces that blend into the rich green scape offered by the Alappuzha Backwater range. The proposal is an attempt to ease the visitor from any kind of burdens and tolls that come from the urban lifestyle. This Retreat Centre pays respect to the locality by acting like a Green intervention bringing us closer to people and nature. Each space forms an individual entity that connects with one of the 5 elements creating sacred experiences. The design is an attempt to establish the relationship between Spirituality and Nature under the guise of Yoga and Meditation. Spiritually, A Circle represents a supernatural notion; ‘The Divine’, that keeps everything transitioning. The form of the design is implanted upon these concentric circles and slender curvatures which unites oneself to Inner Peace and Chakras.

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Bhavika Jakhotiya Architectural Building Services III Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Kanak Kashyap bhavika20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Safe and readily available water is important for public health, whether it is used for drinking, domestic use, food production or recreational purposes. Improved water supply and sanitation, and better management of water resources. Thus water supply is an important part of Building services. There is a residential building or we can say house. House has over head tank as well as borewell whose water is used for flushing purpose. And the water that comes from AMC(Amravati Municipal Corporation) through underground pipelines to a tap is stored in Kothis or Matka or Utensils. A water meter is attached to this pipeline and accordingly bills per month has to be paid. There are 8 members in the family. And after calculation and real life dimension ,the consumption of family members is 1080Liters per day in all activities. Documenting water supply of own house 1

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Ojaswi Chauthaiwale, Shubhangi Madavi , Ridhima Mahadik , Divyy Nishar, Jeel Patel, Vighnesh Penikal, Ruchira Rathod, Falguni Sakpal, Hiloni Sheth, Dipalee Suslade, Aditya Vaidya, Priyal Vasaiwala Allied Design - Urban design IX Ar. Kokila Deshpande ojaswic17@aoamumbai.in, shubhangim17@aoamumbai.in, ridhimam17@aoamumbai.in, divyyn17@aoamumbai.in, jeelp17@aoamumbai.in, vighneshp17@aoamumbai.in, ruchirar17@aoamumbai.in, falgunis17@aoamumbai.in, hilonis17@aoamumbai.in, dipalees17@aoamumbai.in, adityav17@aoamumbai.in, priyalv17@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Shekoba Sanap Ar. Sahil Kanekar Ar. Kokila Deshpande Ar. Richa Raut Ar. Omkar Nandlaskar : : : : : : : : : : : Unplanned development, change of natural course of water from Yeoor hills to the Thane creek and filling of lakes led to flooding issues. More than 61 spots in the city, including posh residential complexes, get submerged in rainwater when heavy rainfall pounds the city. Another reason is the faulty drainage system. The areas around lakes are filled with encroachments and the boundaries are concretised, leaving no space for water seepage. At the Thane Creek, the mangroves help create a unique ecosystem, of various species from tiny crabs to tall flamingos, which, unfortunately, is facing serious threats due to solid waste dumping, reclamation, cutting for aquaculture ponds, etc. Recent industrial and domestic activities by slums and high pollution have compromised the fisheries, oyster beds, mangroves and migratory birds in Thane creek. The identification of the issue was achieved at the site. The city comes under a low-lying area and is prone to cyclones, coastal flooding and waterlogging. The root cause is a poor waste management system. Most of the citizens, private bodies and industries that have developed along the creek, dump their waste and deposit the debris at its very edge. A large amount of industrial and domestic waste is released into the creek without treating it. The drainage has been harmed as a result of the concretization and because of the shift in land slope, drainage lines are now fragmented. This then causes siltation and shrinking, reducing the water holding capacity of the creek, which results in flooding and affects the ecological balance of the creek. The project is about addressing and analysing the fundamental cause of creek-related concerns and formulating the best strategies for resolving the issues. Certain Urban design interventions and urban policies have been suggested for the same. In order to provide solutions, the journey of water was traced back from its final destination to the source. Accordingly, suitable long-term solutions have been identified to cater to the issues at a city level and certain strategies have been suggested as seen in the video. Thane Creek

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Alisha Menezes Design Dissertation IX Ar. Shruti Barve alisham17@aoamumbai.in Issuu Link 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 : : : : : : : : : : : https://issuu.com/aoa_confluence_2022/docs/alisha_1725_3 : Studio Conductors : : : The area of study consists of diverse physical, biological, and cultural characteristics. Being one of the very few open lands in Vasai, it is under a threat of destruction in the form of different project proposals. The purpose of this research is to preserve the wetlands and the original biodiversity of the area while adding a new perspective to the future growth of the place. Saving the wetland gives rainwater its home, successively saving the abutting urban areas and established developments from flooding. The goal is to develop a land capability map for Vasai based on its ecological feasibility and to derive land suitability for future buildable areas within the constraint of the semi-open hydrological network. Based on the observations and a comprehensive understanding of the land conditions of the area, this thesis aims to build a community and a skill development centre that engages the general user groups sufficiently; providing a positive impact on their well-being through the qualities of the built environment. And in due course, enhance a sense of attachment between the people and the place that will assist with the conservation of the open fields around Suncity-Gass road in the future. Thus, making it difficult for any authority to vandalize it. Stormwater Sponge

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Mahir Mody, Anmol Thakur Humanities V Ar. Harshada Shinte, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar mahir19@aoamumbai.in , anmol19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Harshada Shinte, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : : : The robustness of the Lilavati Lalbhai Library building, designed by Rahul Mehrotra, is of a bold, young, vibrating-with-ideas, respectful youth. The campus is undergoing changes, and opening up new vistas to review with fresh breath even the older buildings. The new library building is large in size and has a visibly strong presence – housing a large collection of books but also exhibiting some strong architectural ideas. The building adopts a characteristic language – that of the louvers – an architectural element much debated and discussed within schools and traditions of critical regionalism, to architecture of a global south in the wake of an Internationalism within the modern style. In India, louvers became a key element to imagine modernism that was local, because it responded to the regional climate. The language of louvers that the building adopts and the way it’s ground floor turns into a series of solid-relief formations, the building extends itself into the landscape of the surrounding public zones, and makes for a beautiful and unique presence. And as you enter this building, the form-mass of changing valencies and formations, the building behaves and operates much like a kaavad – a traveling shrine where multiple doors keep opening to reveal inner layers leading to a core. Lilavati Lalbhai Library (CEPT Library)

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Vanshika Arora, Priyanshi Hiran Architectural Design IX Ar. Esha Tipnis vanshikaa17@aoamumbai.in , priyanshih17@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Rajratna Jadhav, Ar. Rishi Vora, Ar. Hardik Dedhia, Ar. Ashley Fialho, Ar. Esha Tipnis, Ar. Mythili Kowshik-Shetty, Ar. Yagnik Bathija : : : : : : : : : : : The human activities along the water edge, come forth as one sided negotiation with the environment, which has disrupted the ecological balance. Successively, this is degrading the ecosystem. Over the past few years there have been substantial efforts to lessen the negative impacts caused by this imbalance. The concern then arises, how can we as architects intervene to throw light on this public issue and propose reliable solutions which promote a sustainable living environment. The functioning of the waste management sector in our nation sequentially proves inefficient owing to the large volumes of biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes being generated. The non -biodegradable plastic waste proves to be an ecological and environmental poison. On further research and analysis, we identified that the waste management techniques performed in urban parts of our country are largely informal, illegal and invisible. Recycling as a process is done in a rudimentary manner by the informal sectors. Thus, it is the requirement of the hour to scale up this organization by integrating and associating with the pre-existing factories in the locality and make this entire process technology-aided. Previous Next Work in Progress

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Tejas Shinde Architectural Design II Ar. Yagnik Bathija tejass20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Anisha Mehta, Ar. Chintan Shah, Ar. Devyani Deshmukh Upasani, Ar. Mythili Shetty, Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Parnavi Karandikar Ar. Rishi Vora, Ar. Shivani Mehta, Ar. Yagnik Bathija : : : : : : : : : : : The design intends to guide the user to its desired location through a series of different wall alignments, which creates a sense of belonging through the use of indigenous materials. The three action words 'organize', ' puncture', and 'silent' have influenced the design which incorporates these words through a series of conjunctive volumes and spatial organization of spaces according to their hierarchy. The enclosed volume within the two walls opens up to the central courtyard, which is shared with the Janta darbar and allows the user to break up from the usual monotony of traversing through a single structure. This is in accordance with the nature of the villagers - as we consider their subconscious urge to know each other through the openness of heart. By following the path of the wall, the library resonates with the Janta Darbar, which further frames the whole site into two different experiences - the experience of viewing the entire structure from an outside perspective and experiencing the whole structure through a frame that opens up to the internal courtyard. Previous Next Library - Vachnalay

Previous Next Horizon (2nd Place) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Priyanshi Hiran ,Vanshika Arora ,Shivani Pisat Arch 8 : Lock Unlock IX priyanshih17@aoamumbai.in vanshikaa17@aoamumbai.in shivanip17@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The goal is to design a medium security prison which would be addressing recidivism, life of inmates and society overall. Narrative: The proposal is a prison with the idea of Rehabilitation and not Imprisonment. This particular module is designed specifically to isolate these prisoners from everyone. The site is in a completely distant area.Isolation leads to self-introspection and helps recreate their identity. Community living helps them to live around people and this new culture will help them adjust to normalcy later in life. Practising self-sufficiency like farming, cooking, cleaning will help them become independent and various other activities allow them to explore their interests. By reimagining such a facility, the structure exposes the users to a visual treat of the horizon, above water and below water. The multifaceted and dynamic form of the structure has been inspired by human swimming, how the balance and the movement in the structure have been done using alternate massing and motion. The courtyard has been provided to allow inmates to fish from within the structure negating the risk of escape. The use of scanning passages reduces the workload of the guards. Considering the encouragement of the inmates in various activities and duties of guards, the structure is made self-sustainable by the users themselves. In order to avoid tracking the inmates and avoiding their escapes, the structure is always in motion.