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

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Aishwarya Raikar Architectural Building Services IV Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Rohit Karekar aishwaryar19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Most of the women in India are unaware of the fact that the sanitary pads which we use contain about 90% of the plastic and are very difficult to recycle and it takes 400 - 500 yrs to decompose. Also, there is a difficulty while disposing of like we have different colored garbage bins for different types of waste but there is no such proper disposal system for sanitary pads in India. Most of the women dispose of their pad by wrapping it in the plastic provided with it and then throwing it in the dustbin nearby. Later this becomes inconvenient and affects the health of the person who is segregating the garbage. If I become the CM, first I would make a rule to use biodegradable pads which are made out of natural materials like bamboo, cotton, straw bale and are processed to make leak proof and soft, and also convenient to use and dispose of. Also, I will make sure that there is a proper disposing area or a bin for the sanitary pads. Menstrual cups are the best alternative for sanitary pads as they can be sterilized and reused resulting in less waste. This initiative will make the country a clean and beautiful place to live in. Zero Waste ‘Period’

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Urvi Matkar Architectural Design VI Ar. Shekoba Sanap urvim18@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Mahesh Nilakh, Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Shekoba Sanap, Ar. Mahesh Khanolkar, Ar. Rupa Sheth, Ar. Rajan Kulkarni : : : : : : : : : : : The seafront site located in an isolated industrial location held tremendous potential for the development of a dynamic institute booming with living spaces opening to exciting vistas. The program integrates a Maritime Museum, which is the heart of the design and binds the institute as one. Previous Next Maritime Institute/ Veterinary Institute 3

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Atharva Rotkar, Abhishek Rudrakar Architectural Design IX Ar. Ashley Fialho atharvar17@aoamumbai.in , abhishekr17@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 guiding principle of the upcycle factory design is to use structure as the primary generator of space. The idea of structural honesty is born where the interior space is formed by actual, visible structure. This approach leads to a form of structural expressionism as an attempt to attain transparency in function till literal structural transparency is proudly announced on the façade. In contrast, the crematorium being a private, sombre function demands solitude. This is achieved sectionally by carving a subterranean space for the pyres and ritual spaces. A haiku effect is created to emphasize the nothingness of space to empathize with the idea of loss. The project explores binaries throughout its course. Land & water, day & night, substructure & superstructure, minimalism & expressionism. However, conceptually the upcycle factory takes in waste and physically gives it a new life and the crematorium works with the deceased being given new life in the metaphysical form through collective memory. The program itself here is a metaphor for expiry & rebirth. With this everlasting transformation, the cycle of life is forever in continuum. Previous Next Continuum

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Tarun Panjabi Architectural Representation and Detailing IV Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Harshada Shintre tarun19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Harshada Shintre : : : : : : : : : : : The Taxonomy Of Grids Is A Exercise To Get The Understanding Of Grids Made By Different Artists And Then Creating A Hybrid Of Them. The Angles, Colours, Geometry Used In Grids Were Well Understood And Then The Hybrid Was Created. Later The Hybrid Grid Along With 3 Other Drawings Were Used Created An Intresting Illustration. In Grid The Main Element Of Rotation And Sense Of Changing Scale Were Enhanced. In The 2nd Drawing Of Occupation Event Smaller Basic Shapes And Creating A Kind Of Loop Giving A Sense Of Nonending Motion Were Used. In 3rd Drawing Which Was Landscape Field, The Maon Elements Picked Were The Thicker Walls Creating A Visual Sense Of Viewing Different Things And The Last Drawing Of Figure Building Was Having Elemnets In A Non-Linear Way Creating A Sense Of Different Scales, Connection Between Them Generating Interest. Previous Next Taxonomy Of Grids 3

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Aishwarya Balsekar Architectural Representation and Detailing IX Ar. Karan Danda , Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Shripad Bhalerao & Ar. Yashwant Pitkar aishwaryab17@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Karan Danda , Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Shripad Bhalerao & Ar. Yashwant Pitkar : : : : : : : : : : : This thesis looks into the understanding of what creates a sacred space and analyzes the elements that facilitate Transcendence in the minds of the users. The process of the design of the poster began with the understanding of what the topic entails. This led to several explorations and helped with the following elements being categorized and shown through the work. Light: The play of light on materials and surfaces inside a space hugely impacts how the spaces are perceived. Numinosity: The element of spirituality is heightened by the feeling of numinosity. This emotion is triggered by several elements of design. Through the poster the aim was to integrate the key elements in a manner to convey the idea of the thesis. Previous Next The Spiritual Transcendence of Sacred Architecture

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Vaibhavi Khedkar Architectural Design IV Ar. Richa Raut vaibhavi@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Ravi Hazra, Ar. Porus Master, Ar. Ashley Fialho, Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Saurabh Jain, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Shekoba Sanap : : : : : : : : : : : Ready? A question to ask yourself while looking at nature. Nature always educates us to grow and evolve, this project also attempted to achieve the same by redefining recreation. A recreation of thrill, energy, wilderness, and in turn a recreation for life. As the keywords उठा, बघा,खेळा,शिका imply celebrating the life while learning and relearning, the realm of the practical world teaches the exact opposite. Thus the form is developed seizing this inspiration forward. By using concrete as a sustainable material, active and passive effects on the built form are experienced. The bicycle paths along the built generate electricity and make it self-sufficient. The red structure at the end tries to make an impact by positive sportiness as it adequately binds with nature. Previous Next Nisarga- Farm House 4

Inside Out - Contextual Design (Top 16) Previous Next Email Guide Semester Competition Name Student Name Abhishek Suryavanshi ACARA Rookies 2021-22 IV Ar. Porus Master abhisheks19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The theme for the competition is Contextual Design: Creating Space, Re-interpreting Tradition Narrative: Project Inside out aims at offering a multifold staying experience with nature at its core. INSIDE OUT- an idea through which the connection between user, nature and its resources is followed. Responding to the site was key for contextual design which shaped the project. The response has been explored through various frames like climate, environmental management strategies, present and past traditional values from around and much more. The design was planned around the existing natural resources and also aimed at keeping them intact. Through this design project the user gains an understanding of the past practices of self sufficiency, local traditional values and simple ways of living in a modern context. The typical architectural style of building of the nearby villages gave rise to creation of various open, semi open and private spaces, giving a holistic spatial experience. Growing the food you eat, various recycling strategies, community living, is encouraged as part of developing a culture on site and helping visitors grow a connection with the built and unbuilt environment Creating comfortable and habitable spaces via large overhangs with small outdoor courtyard spaces getting formed, share a dual purpose of blocking the south sun and cater to the concept of inside out to the very core of the project.

Previous Next Academy's Unwind Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Nidhi Khot Shivanjay Bhagat DAC - Academy's Recess - Rethinking Amphitheatre Area IV nidhik19@aoamumbai.in bhagat19@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 the most beloved spot for all the students to congregate on, be it whilst sipping on a steaming hot cup of coffee during mid lecture breaks or during the morning rush. The proposition includes a seating platform springing from the central banyan tree, which is also the symbol of our college. It revolves around it, and further develops to form a pergola style roof and later a solid roof over the stationary shop. This depicts the journey of our college from a small college to one of the topmost institutions in the city.This pergola serves as a roof for the photobooth and creates a dramatic effect of light and shadow throughout the day. The amphitheatre seating is enlarged inorder to accommodate a larger crowd since this place serves as a huge photo kiosk, during college festivals. It further extends to an open seating on one side and a secluded seating on the other. The amphitheatre is frequently filled with meandering cats in a quest for a shaded space. The wall adjacent to the niche is dedicated as a play and rest area for the same.

Previous Next Amphitheatre : Productivity + Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Chandraneil Kumbhare Dhaval Mistry DAC - Academy's Recess - Rethinking Amphitheatre Area VIII chandraneilk17@aoamumbai.in dhavalm17@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: Creating an Identity of the Amphitheater Area An Amphitheater is generally used for a function to take place. Considering the size of ours, an amphitheater can be used for a medium-size gathering, small events, and as the amphitheater is shady and windy enough it can also be used for relaxation during the break and works as a good place for discussions or some Electives /College Projects to display. But currently, it has been used as just an open space of the campus. The reason for that is the space Amphitheater in itself doesn’t have an identity of its own. Thus, we now need to make such “identities” in the Amphitheater which will make the people create the vision of that space from just its name. Those identities are simple objects which everybody knows and also helps in the functioning of the Amphitheater space but they have a distinct character to itself which make them unique. The name for them is as simple as one would call them while just looking at it without knowing the terminology, like :- 1. The Yellow Steps. 2. The Green Shade. 3. The Mushroom Stands. 4. The Frame of AOA.

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Durwakshi Bhoir Architectural Design Studio I Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar.Joel Roy, Miss. Teja Gavankar durwakshi20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar.Joel Roy, Miss. Teja Gavankar : : : : : : : : : : : The exercise involved analysis of the human body and its movement in space. It helped to understand how the human body is related to the surrounding environment and how space has been formed accordingly. The Renaissance painting, School Of Athens, was analyzed to study human body anthropometry in a space created in a painting through a few technical drawings. Further, these human body proportions and postures were related to the cityscape and activities similar to that posture. Scenarios like a person reading a book in a room, the delivery person asking for an address, people doing window shopping, people asking for a ball, the person falling while cleaning a room were some examples. This helped to understand space and its interaction with the human body. The drawings of Philip Steadman were used as a reference to create these drawings. Previous Next Body And Movement In Space 3