Previous Next Windernest Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Prajakta Pai, Vaishnavi Gurnalkar Volume Zero Tree House V prajaktap19@aoamumbai.in vaishnavi@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: To live life other than in a concrete building is what everyone wishes to enjoy due to hectic life which is now restricted within laptop or mobile screen. Tree House is one of the best places to live which helps not only to connect with nature but also helps to provide peace, privacy and most importantly, it is connected to our childhood. Wildernest is a treehouse which gives you freedom to assemble a freehouse according to the user's comfort space by providing feasible timber panels. It makes the space more playful. Wildernest gives us the opportunity to bring our childhood memories back to refresh our mind.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Karishma Kaur Hooda, Dhruvanshi Sanghavi, Ameya Thanawala Allied Design - Landscape V Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Devayani Deshmukh Upasani, Ar. Swati Desai, Ar. Shweta Sharma karishma@aoamumbai.com Studio Conductors Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Devayani Deshmukh Upasani, Ar. Swati Desai, Ar. Shweta Sharma : : : : : : : : : : : The brief revolves around 4 members of a family. Analyzing the site, the existing trees would naturally help to create expansive and secluded spaces, stream and the rivulets can be utilized for their auditory qualities with the textural quality of water edge, naturally creating a multi-sensorial stimulation. The design further develops into a converging-diverging connection, then towards the planting scheme accentuating the effect and finally to achieve the graphical quality by joining the lines. The driveway is managed at a slope of 1:12-20, (as the driveway can be used for walking also) leading to the bridge. Various small paths at slope 1:18 converge at the entry point. The driveway spills into a plaza at +9 m which encircles the multipurpose lawn which is placed at + 6.5m, the lawn itself has a mound rising to +8m that defines the boundaries for the multipurpose space. The cycling paths of 2m and trail paths of 1.2 m are carved out at slopes of 1:15-1:18 with plazas marking the junctions and pause points. Trail paths use steps at steeper slopes. Bridges are provided over the valley lines to maintain the natural site drainage. Explorative and discovery zones are connected by a foot-over bridge which leads to various plazas at 4 m level which terminates to reading niches at multiple levels. The master plan pictures the play of textures and colors throughout the site. A strong to a subtle transcending graphical composition from the south towards north interspersed with encircling pathways that revolve around a flower bed, water edge, dense bamboo groves, low height trees, vegetable gardens give a varied volumetric experience through the site. Finally, our overall takeaways help us understand plantation clustering and arrangements creating a rhythm of hardscape and softscape. Bamboo groves make engagement visually transcending from horizontal to vertical plane and permeability in addition to the vegetation with colors and textures, skyline, light and shadow effects. Design of a residential landscape 2

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Kaankshi Shah, Ruchi Pathak Humanities V Ar. Harshada Shinte, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar kaankshi19@aoamumbai.in , ruchi1@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Harshada Shinte, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : : : The Jawahar Kala Kendra Arts Center located in Jaipur was commissioned by the Rajasthan government to preserve Rajasthani Arts and Crafts. The plan of Jaipur city is based on the nine square Yantra wherein one square is displaced and 2 central squares combine. They have high walls, symbolic of the fortification wall along the Jaipur old city. Externally, the planets appear on the red sandstone facades as symbols inlaid in white marble and granite. The central courtyard appears an abstraction of the kund type of the step well. The steps are used as seating and simulating interactions for the community, like the traditional kund. The transitional space acts as a threshold between interiors and exteriors like the traditional houses, the narrow opening and a semi-covered area which is used by women, making a set back and creating a stepped profile. The design conveys a matter of accidental encounter and discovery - on instincts and inclinations of a person moving through space. Framing views and layering is used as a concept in traditional architecture of the region. The patterns are influenced from the traditional geometry that create visual composition around the courtyard walls. Indigenous to the region local constructional techniques are adapted to evoke regional character. Jawaharlal Kala Kendra

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Tanaya Nadkarni, Falguni Sakpal Architectural Design IX Ar. Esha Tipnis tanayan17@aoamumbai.in ; falgunis17@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 : : : : : : : : : : : Water and land having different tactile senses are perceived as different entities which makes their intersection interesting.What is the transition between these vast differences? How does the intervention of an edge further define their boundaries? The experiences depend upon the amount of contact that we come across with the waterbody. Many coastal communities have made water their home, a source of livelihood and occupation making the coast a point of celebration as much as a workplace. In the event of interjecting this edge, we have compromised the natural systems of ecology and the resilient cover of the mangroves and marine vegetation. This puts coastal communities and all of the closely associated built fabric at risk. We are parasites of infestations. The question is to discuss the extent of the infestation. At this point, our figure-ground maps change to figure-ground-water. The expanse of the horizon, boundary where the sky meets the sea and its reflecting quality are often the pleasurable points of architecture near water. However, water is also a resource. It is a source of energy generation. The architecture of generation/production could have a different view if combined with architecture for leisure/pleasure. Previous Next The Paradox

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Devam Ghatak Architectural Design III Ar. Nachiket Kale, Ar. Amey Matre, Ar. Mehul Sanghavi, Ar. Anshu Choudhari, Ar. Amit Jain devamg20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Nachiket Kale, Ar. Amey Matre, Ar. Mehul Sanghavi, Ar. Anshu Choudhari, Ar. Amit Jain : : : : : : : : : : : This project was assigned to design a house for our own family by understanding the characteristics of the family and their ideals. Through this exercise, we explored the real essence of our own house, what makes a house our own home where each family member can be themselves. The house is designed by understanding the characteristics of my family, their principles, ideologies, traditions, which have been reflected in the design. The spaces for each family member are designed on the basis of their character, hobbies, and requirements, which was understood by taking their interviews and imagining ourselves in their character, a meditative process. The design of the house is inspired by the Bangladeshi Traditions of my own family and the design also has a great influence on Charles Correa’s principles. The house sits on a very interesting site sharing its plot boundary with Vihar Lake, Powai. The house has been designed by understanding the essence of this site, to bring in the context of the site within the house. Previous Next PARA GHOR- The Community Living

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Siddhi Shinde Humanities V Ar. Manjushree Desai, Ar. Chintan Shah siddhi19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Manjushree Desai, Ar. Chintan Shah : : : : : : : : : : : What started with an odd desired geometric expression, an itch to take out what his (Frank Gehry ) mind could think of, and with the strokes of his sketches that might seem unclear standing there in Reality, Are of it starts to line up. There has always been this censpkone policy /rules that differentiate the artist and the architect. The free willingness of producing work might be justified for the former one. and becomes a question of iconism For The latter. But these unimaginable dreams have come to both of them. Why is it that when an architect produces them it is also associated with the term " Artist "? Frank Gehry is one of the " Architects " who has expressed this unconventional form into reality. But something to notice is that the Functionality of the project is never sacrificed. Which is the actual Role of an architect I feel. Delivering needs and functions. with the freedom of expressing and not terming it as " ego ". Isn't Following the herd also an ego of not being criticized as different? The back and forth of planning and modeling & modeling 40 times more to just make it right, itself is the sign of giving respect To the work. His work might be a nightmare for some but it's undoubtedly a drop of the jaw to see it and experience it. It's not the restrictions of construction driving him but the passion of finding new solutions to the desired outcome that is so iconic about Frank Gehry. Be it in terms of material, like the glass building or the Fish scales, be it color of the 0h " isn't it too much " red titanium or be it the codes of allowing sunlight into the office and thus making the Floor out of glass. He has the insight to make things work. With the ability to wonder, draw and model and the Aid of technologies that allow it to happen, it's good to see a break in the skyline with an oddly shaped building popping out. The immortality of these structures is the reflection of the limitless imagination of the mind of an Architect just like the reflection of water on the metallic curves of the Bilbao Museum. " IF it's not ✗ and is (✗ - 1) or Cx -11 ) they think it's not architecture anymore " - Frank Gehry. Report on Sketches of Frank Gehry 2

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Falmai Chheda, Rajaswi Patil, Amey Kodalkar Allied Design - Urban Design IX Ar. Yashwant Pitkar falmaic@aoamumbai.in rajaswip17@aoamumbai.in ameyv15@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Harshad Bhatia, Ar. Tushar Shetty, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : : : The devastating Beirut port blast took many lives, their livelihoods and the blast left the port completely destroyed. The crater marks the incident and hence our entire design revolves around this crater keeping it as a center. This blast made us realize that simple planning methods can help avoid such accidents like multiple entry and exits, bunkers(emergency shelters) isolating the hazardous materials. Considering the above, port strategies were divided into 3 segments: Filling the economic void through revenue generation, Climate change & sustainability and Public interaction but maintaining the port security. Port planning was divided into 3 segments: Public, semi-public and private. The Waterfront memorial is the key feature of this design it is a roundabout memorial for the people who lost their lives and is placed at the crater also provides as a waterfront to people of Beirut. The waterfront bridge acts as an axis cutting the port into private and semi-public port activities and is used for the common public. The paths and access are in a way which distinguishes and restricts public-private vehicles, humans and guides them through this port. To make the port self-sustainable solar panels and windmills have been installed. Revamping Beirut

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Jeeva Shetti, Kareena Desai Humanities V Ar. Harshada Shinte, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar jeeva19@aoamumbai.in , kareenadesai19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Harshada Shinte, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : : : The Sabarmati Ashram by Charles Correa gives a contemporary expression of the spirit of Swadeshi. It combines hindu architecture and the cosmological idea of isotropy (which can be found in a variety of hindu temples) with modernist functional planning. The rudimentary principle behind the design was based upon opening up individually. Hence this “openness” is used as a tool for manifesting modernity in his ashrams, which is designing space to nurture individuality. A couple more aspects that have been worked out are : Relationship between body and encompassing space/enclosure and opening up of the private space of the body as an expression of the new modern relationship between body and dwelling. Sabarmati Ashram

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Devam Ghatak, Shreesh Karambelkar, Shubham Rajput Environmental Studies II Ar. Prerna Thakar devamg20@aoamumbai.in , shreeshk20@aoamumbai.in , shubhamr20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Cappadocia houses are located in Turkey. The case study provided us the opportunity to study the typologies of structures present in Cappadocia. These are rock-cut buildings that are heavily influenced by climatic, geographical, historical, and political conditions. The rock-cut architecture of Cappadocia is mainly divided into two parts - cave houses and Underground cities. The cave houses include fairy chimneys, churches, and cliff cities. The caved houses are naturally-formed rock structures and are a result of a geological process that began millions of years ago. They were later carved into homes and temples by humans. They included a network of handmade caves and tunnels which could be used for homes, churches, temples, refuges, etc. Whereas the Underground cities are a series of interlinked subterranean spaces which were carved to provide a defensive refuge, a place for living, working, storage, etc. They were designed for protection against attacks. Various defensive strategies could be understood via the architecture and planning of the Underground cites. Cappadocia

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Simran Khaitan Architectural Representation and Detailing III Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad simrank20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad : : : : : : : : : : : In this exercise, my artist studio design in first year was taken ahead to represent it in the style of OMA. I had first understood the style in which the drawing was done which was a 45-45 axonometric. There are some parts in the original drawing which shows the interiors of the design. Taking these points into consideration, I started drafting the drawing and after the completion of the final drawing, I took it on photoshop to add the colors. I followed the similar color palette of the original drawing. Previous Next Drawing In Conversation 1

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