Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Vardhan Arora Technical Design IV Ar. Richa Raut vardhana19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Geetesh Varte, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Pranay Bhavsar, Ar. K.V.Parmeshwar : : : : : : : : : : : Steel as a material is very important for the construction industry. The advent of steel beams, Sections enabled architects to widen their frame of imagination. The mechanical properties of steel; Simplicity in use and its speed of construction makes steel versatile as Structural material. The intent of the project was to explore Steel as a construction material for the design of a school. To simplify the learning process only the Admin blocks, Dining block, 4 classrooms, and a toilet block was to be detailed. The admin-Dining has a common vault roof. This is structurally resolved by designing trusses perpendicular to the direction of the vault. These Vierendeel trusses enable a larger clear span. The columns are made up of ISWB 300 sections and are encased in concrete. The corridors and the classrooms have a system of bowstring trusses that support the arch-shaped roofs. Structural drawings in steel 1

Previous Next HO(Med) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Vardhan Arora , Shravil More ,Harshwardhan Shirupkar Volume Zero Tiny House IV sharvilm19@aoamumbai.in ; harshwardhan19@aoamumbai.in ; vardhana19@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: The lives of the population living in underdeveloped rural areas face severe threats due to the poorly developed health infrastructure. These villages and remote areas rarely see good doctors and proper medication. During pandemic there are no proper testing and quarantine centres. The client is a physician who goes for the treatment of people living in remote villages. He sets up a clinic in a village for a day. In a week he goes to around 4-5 villages. The client is a physician who moves from one village to another on a daily basis, so there is a need for proper shelter. The HO(MEd) provides him the basic structure for living along with his workspace (his clinic). With all the spaces planned within 300 sq. ft within a shipping container having mobility provides basic requirements of house and workspace to the client. In case of pandemic , remote villages don’t have proper access to testing and quarantine facilities. The proposed design then can act as an isolation ward and testing center by using it as a modular unit.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Devyani Amte Architectural Building Construction and Materials II Ar. Tushar Shetty devayania20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Tushar Shetty : : : : : : : : : : : Introduction to the various types of building materials being used like stone,bricks,wood and techniques was done helping to understand how building materials and construction form a integral part of the field of the architecture.We started off with brick as a material and the various parts of a building it is used in like foundations,walls,lintels etc and then we moved on to wood as a material and started off with basic joineries,doors,windows,floors ,roofs and staircase which included their basic dimensions and thumb rules followed by drafting of the same Brick, Stone and Timber constructional drawings 3

Previous Next The Designer’s Square Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Aakash Kharade ,Aishwarya Raikar ,Rashmita Dake Archdais Studio Container IV aakashk19@aoamumbai.in aishwaryar19@aoamumbai.i n rashmita19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the competition is to design a designers work studio which can break the conventional model for small office spaces, and create a space that fosters innovation, collaboration and productivity. Narrative: The Designer’s Square is aimed at creating a dynamic studio with an amalgamation of formal and informal spaces within a minimal area. The user interaction with the site is comprehended by distinguishing public and private zones by incorporating indigenous Wada architecture in the form of space orientation; inclusion of courtyards, terraces, and openings. The playful patterns at the entrance of the café develop an intriguing fascination amongst the road commuters. Its vibrant interiors and lush green courtyards enliven the interiors. An innovative staggering is adopted instead of the typical stacking of containers developing cantilevered closed spaces and open terraces as informal discussion spaces. The landscape mates with the form and creates dramatic pause points for one to contemplate and work alongside the green scapes enclosed within large openings. In addition to reusing the shipping containers, the project utilizes recyclable materials to boost sustainability. Installations of discarded glass bottles, which can be designed by regular visitors of the cafe; in conjunction with seatings made of car tires and cane, while the use of bicycle wheels creates an inviting roof for the pavilion. Timber frames, steel, and glass assimilates with the corrugated form of the container and also blend with the design.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Sanchita Tandel, Bhoomika Chaudhari, Atharva Girme Allied Design - Landscape V Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Devayani Deshmukh Upasani, Ar. Swati Desai, Ar. Shweta Sharma bhoomika@aoamumbai.in , atharvag19@aoamumbai.in , sanchitat@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Devayani Deshmukh Upasani, Ar. Swati Desai, Ar. Shweta Sharma : : : : : : : : : : : The context and onsite features have been tackled with sensitivity while being low maintenance. The design emphasizes being user-centric, creating two major types of landscape- recreational and commercial We have considered a family of three and a housekeeper as the users of the site. The meandering pathway from the center goes through stepping stones on the river. Taking a few stone steps we reach the labyrinth that is an open contemplating space surrounded by a thick grove of trees. The lotus pond is a water feature harnessing the nature water line on site that acts as an interesting element along the pathway that ends in a labyrinth. The naturopathy center is approached from a pathway that is also designed as a part reflexology pathway. The reflexology pathway is made up of different varying textures to induce an intended therapy of walking barefooted on the ground. The pathway is lined with medicinal shrubs and trees like tulsi, amla, and other medicinal plants. The specialty of these pathways is that they have plant islands in between inducing an interesting movement. Design of a residential landscape 1

Previous Next Deciphering Play: Exploring affordances in social housing Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Serah Yatin Thesis X Ar. Yagniik Bhatija serahy16@aoamumbai.in Issuu Link https://issuu.com/aoa_confluence_2022/docs/serah_yatin_final_presentation-compressed : : : : : : : : : : : Ar. Milind Amle, Ar. Swati Chokshi, Ar. Rajratna Jadhav, Ar. Snehal Gaikwad, Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Yagnik Bathija, Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Porus Master, Ar. Rahul Manohar, Ar. Sanjay Mehta : Studio Conductors : : : Video Links : The word ‘play’ is defined as a meaningful act that is carried out for its own sake with its fundamental motive being the experience it affords. Some facets of play are evidently depicted in projects with comparatively good budgets and freedom of space but as the restrictions get more imposing, the projects tend to become more utilitarian, and ‘playful’ designing is not given enough priority. This study approached an understanding of play and focused on comparatively analyzing the built and lived spaces of slum rehabilitation societies in Mumbai. Then by utilizing the findings in the architectural setting of social housing in Rizvi Residency, Santacruz, this project aimed to express the needs of the users through the design process by reinterpreting mundane everyday spaces and objects. Social housing has been reinterpreted in terms of user engagement and their voluntary participation in the choice of their own home where units were designed on the basis of occupancy with users having a choice in their space requirements. Healthy living is promoted with ample courts to provide each unit with light and ventilation with creating spaces assimilating social living outside of individual homes to establish community interactions and holistic living.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Pranjal Tak Architectural Building Construction and Materials III Ar. KV Parmeshwar pranjalt20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. KV Parmeshwar Ar. Rohit Karekar Ar. Swapna Hankare Ar. Dhara Parekh : : : : : : : : : : : The experiment aimed at understanding the effect of reinforcement in R.C.C. Two slabs of P.O.P mixture of same dimensions were made.In one of the slabs wire mesh was added such that it is not seen from any side and both the slabs look identical.After the mixture was set and the slabs were completely dry,they were dropped from a height of 5 feet approximately. Through this experiment it was concluded that the reinforced slab (compression and tension balanced) has high strength compared to an unreinforced slab due to which the breakage of reinforced slab is less than that of unreinforced slab. Shatterproof

Previous Next Pollinators and the City Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Anushri Shetty Thesis X Ar. Snehal Gaikwad anushris16@aoamumbai.in Issuu Link https://issuu.com/aoa_confluence_2022/docs/38_anushri_shetty_presentation_1_compressed : : : : : : : : : : : Ar. Milind Amle, Ar. Swati Chokshi, Ar. Rajratna Jadhav, Ar. Snehal Gaikwad, Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Yagnik Bathija, Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Porus Master, Ar. Rahul Manohar, Ar. Sanjay Mehta : Studio Conductors : : : Video Links : Increasing global urbanization has resulted in the decline of local biodiversity and suitable habitat for wild flora and fauna. Indigenous bees in particular are poorly understood and treated as pests. The lack of baseline information in India, encumbers the scientists who monitor their movements and fluctuations in population. In this study, melittological data has been compared and analysed to generate methods to integrate bees within the urban matrix in order to maintain the ecological balance of our metropolitan surroundings and build resilient cities. By comparing various biodiversity measures between open land and dense urban sites, through the lens of architectural mediation, a hypothesis was generated to provide and protect habitats of indigenous bee species. Urban interventions such as pollinator pathways, biodiverse green roofs etc, as potential avenues to provide patches of good-quality habitat to indigenous bees in highly developed regions have been discussed. Concerns regarding the phenomenon of nature deficit disorder have been addressed through the function of a Melittology center allied with a market, where citizens can view firsthand the impact of pollinators on their produce. Furthermore implications for pollinator conservation and urban agricultural production are discussed. Keywords: Pollinator conservation; urban biodiversity; indigenous bees; habitat loss; urban agriculture; food security, resilient city, nature deficit disorder.

Previous Next In-between Afterlife Terminal Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Palavee Patil, Suraj Ighe, Satya Sharma Big Thing :After Life Terminal IV palaveep18@aoamumbai.in , suraji18@aoamumbai.in , satyas18@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The competition explores various different theories of philosophy and expresses it through proposing an imaginative typology for all belief systems that serves as an arrival space for all souls before they embark on their journey of afterlife. Narrative: The Idea of afterlife begins with immortal memories which are taken over by excitement about life beyond.The soul starts it journey from human vessel in form of dispersed energy which is summoned and compressed to spherical form at arrival space by spherical capsule summoners .As it swooshes out towards a central hall it starts recollecting its memories and emotions.Stepping in the central hall the vibes here ignites excitement about life beyond and memories starts fading.The central hall represent the tree of life ,its lights that lits with every new life born and dims with its way towards end.It holds record for whole life of person.This record is passed on with souls..The central spire throws a divine light continuously that creates excitement about what’s inside.Through the divine falling waters the inherited records from central hall decides its further path. The central spire has a infinity light ray passing through center which excites them towards final leave to their new journey.They curiously move along the stairs to finally disperse to their afterlife .The twist here is that the souls experience the same excitement of afterlife without noticing that they actually changed paths according to their deeds .The one going to negative space have turned upside down which is still upside for them towards new life and is a new beginning.The bridge that remains firm in between shows that the initial path was same while it was them who decided the further paths with their deeds.Despite of this ,the departure for both remains as a exciting part for a new beginning of life towards light.Stairs at top opens through and through showing the break through from all barriers of life.

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 Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Ameya Thanawala Technical Design IV Ar. Rohit Karekar ameyat19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Geetesh Varte, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Pranay Bhavsar, Ar. K.V.Parmeshwar : : : : : : : : : : : The Project puts forward a challenge of detailing a shell (originally a masonry vault) in Structural Steel. This material opens up a broad range of design choices and exploration with the structural systems. The structure rests on a foundation which consists of abutments for the shell and isolated footings of the stanchions interconnected to form a strong resilient foundation. The Columns are placed in such a way that with beams it facilitates the making of the flowy mezzanine. The shell has structural members from edge lamella to primary, secondary forming a square grid. The alternate roofing of G.F.R.C. panels and glass panels flood the space with light and create a transcedental space quality. The staircase takes advantage of rolled steel sections to create a curved cantilevered staircase connecting the levels. The Project also explores Urine Diverting Dry Toilets across Two levels and resolves the waste management and segregation. The byproducts are used in the farms on the site itself. The roof drainage is catered to with a rain water collection puddles which harvest water and take it to the harvesting tank. Thus the structural technology creates an iconic image for the school at the same time generates products beneficial to the school. Undulating Envelope