Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Palak Panchal Architectural Representation and Detailing III Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad palak20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad : : : : : : : : : : : This project involved understanding the drawing methods of architects. The design, which is the Artist Studio, was transformed into a drawing of the style of Architect Peter Eisenman’s one drawings. We learned a new composition style of orthographic drawings on a single sheet. The color theme used in this drawing is the same, which is that used by the architect. The medium used is poster colors to best define the style. Previous Next Drawing In Conversation 5

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Tarun Panjabi Architectural Building Services V Ar. Nitesh Avhad ruchi1@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali, Ar. Nitesh Avhad : : : : : : : : : : : The following project leads to designing a lecture hall for students with respect to the acoustical quality it provides. The hall is designed for 40 users. The design is made such that the reverberation time of the key speaker is approx 0.9 sec till the students. The students’ seating arrangement is placed on concrete tiers in a rising manner with rubber lining and wooden flooring to contain the sound created. Some other materials used are gypsum boards, plywood panelling, Teak Wood parquet flooring, acoustic suspended boards, glazed concrete, timber doors, etc. The materials are used by calculating their surface areas and absorption sabines. Rhyme

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Sukriti Sharma Architectural Representation and Detailing IV Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Harshada Shintre sukriti19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Harshada Shintre : : : : : : : : : : : The exercise motivated on studying interesting grid patterns, and articulating Hybridized grids while getting inspired from the principles of the source grids as an initial step. The exercise culminated by deriving the final grid from one of the Hybrid grids and three other listed grids. The process commenced with identifying elements or shapes (line, dots, circle, semi-circle, square) operations and characteristic features of each of the three selected grids including rotation (clockwise or anti-clockwise, bisection, intersection, rhythmic spacing between elements, union, continuity, repetition). This was further processed as reciprocation of varied combinations to come up with three unique grid systems referred to as Hybrid Grids. One of the hybrid grids were selected and paired with three sets of grids- Figure Building, Landscape field, Occupation Event. While segregating the components of all three sets, final drawing of grid was composed as an amalgamation of all four grids. Previous Next Taxonomy Of Grids 5

Previous Next Steps for Awakening Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Sarvesh Kambli Soham Tulaskar DAC Redefining Platitudes II, V sarveshk20@aoamumbai.in sohamt17@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: Redefining Platitudes demands all members to choose an existing drawing or illustration from their previous projects and develop a narrative which is distinctive from the existing narrative of that project by exploring new mediums, textures, graphic styles, and rendering styles. Narrative: In the harsh mental environment one tries to find Nirvana within himself. Self awakening, or self enlightenment is a one of the phases of reaching Nirvana. The graphic represents the path to awakening while showcasing the abstractions of the 7 factors needed to achieve awakening. ● Mindfulness- As Buddha said "Transient are all component things. Work out your deliverance with heedfulness!" Mindfulness is needed to maintain the awareness of reality. ● Investigation of the nature of reality- Through keen investigations, a spiritually evolved person, whose clarity of vision penetrates into the deepest recesses of life and cognizes the true nature that underlies all appearance. No more can he be confused by highs and lows of life. ● Energy- The effort to redirect misdirections that already have and will be arisening in the mind. It is that force which becomes the light to the mirage of endless working. ● Joy or rapture- Real happiness or rapture comes not through grasping or clinging to things animate or inanimate but by giving up (nekkhamma). It is this detached attitude towards the world that brings about true happiness. ● Tranquility- The factor is needed to achieve conscious calmness and serenity throughout the journey in body and mind. ● Concentration/calm- Concentration is the intensified steadiness of the mind as an unflickering flame of a lamp in heavy breezes. ● Equanimity- It is mental equipoise and not hedonic indifference. pain and happiness — he never wavers.

Previous Next A Celebration like no other Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Abhishek Suryavanshi Ganesh Beniwal Sandesh Jadhav DAC Redefining Platitudes V, II, IX abhisheks19@aoamumbai.in ganeshb17@aoamumbai.in sandeshj20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: Redefining Platitudes demands all members to choose an existing drawing or illustration from their previous projects and develop a narrative which is distinctive from the existing narrative of that project by exploring new mediums, textures, graphic styles, and rendering styles. Narrative: “The flowers are blooming because the bipeds no longer snatch them away, they now have a future to look forward to, when the roses rise and everything begins again!” The Tank is the only oasis in the midst of all this destruction, being a source of sustenance in itself. All the things they made, none of them are safe now. And why are all these other wonderful creatures here you ask? Well, they are here to take what was already meant for them from the beginning. You see, these multiple visions we have for the future, the stress we give to human existence and experiences and neglect all the other ones just creates a greater divide between the whole world and us. So, representations should be as elusive as the projects they represent. Letting go of false ideas, focusing less on the exclusionary functions and definitions that we give to spaces we make, we should move forward to a world where we show the impact that the project actually has on this planet, not the fancy attractive visions that give illusions of hope and wellness, where there is none!

Previous Next The Big Bang Epiphany Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Aayush kapse Arch 8 Revision V aayush19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The competition focuses on identitying metal objects that have been forgotten and repurpose them into a functional typology of a residence. Narrative: The Big Bang Theory apartment was Re-Visioned, taking the users and their primary requirements as per functionality and personality. The chief decisions were based on the facts that our users are tenants, Scientists, pragmatism favourites and amicably adorable Sci-fi fanatics. The spaces are envisioned for them as well as their small circle of friends. The existing social and intimate zones have been given a personalized character through introduction of newer appliances, lighting strategies, furniture, floating ceilings, action figurines and new-old possessions. The one thing that has guided all the design decisions is the need for Logic and Reason. Issues between Sheldon and Leonard over tinier things are here, tried to be resolved using “Practically Personalized” design calls.

Previous Next New Horizon (Women’s House) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Khushi Patel, Manan Seth, Riya Godambe, Aastha Sinha, Ishant Arora Kaira Looro VI khuship18@aoamumbai.in , manans18@aoamumbai.in , riyag18@aoamumbai.in , aasthas18@aoamumbai.in , ishanta18@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: Kaira Looro aims to discover new talents and to discover sustainable architecture models for humanitarian purpose to improve life conditions in developing countries. Narrative: The project aims at giving women leadership opportunities that encourage them to participate in village politics and administration which the location currently lacks, through highly ranking leadership coaching, literacy training, business training, organizational mobilization and market access, enabling women entrepreneurs to sell their goods in the global community. The architecture is a reflection of the region’s socio-cultural practices. The design uses local materials and sustainable technologies to promote self construction and community participation emphasizing why these women must be celebrated every single day. The light Senegalese fabric roof in contrast to the other materials, symbolizes breaking the rigidity of social structure in the context and welcomes women into a safe and secure space where they feel empowered.The value of this fabric not only lies in its weaving technique but also in its ceremonial marking the main rites in a women’s life like using it as fertility aid. Flattened oyster shells found on site are used to cover the window frames letting in diffused light into the structure ,adding character to the facade and the shellwork can be done by the women,thus adding to their marketing skills. The structure responds to the climatic conditions through its material usage and by adopting passive cooling techniques. The rainwater coming down from the roof is collected in a water tank and can further be used for various purposes. The spaces follow a hierarchy which then leads you to the more introverted spaces housing workshops and can also function as a maternity home. The workshops are designed to be flexible so as to be in use throughout the day and hold activities like seminars ranging from marketing and income generating skills to menstrual health awareness.The courtyard acts like the life of the community, a gathering space for all activities which also enhances the microclimate of the structure. It serves as a space for self defense workshops, performance area and a space where women can come together and chat along with their children. Thus, the structure standing adjacent to the main road creates an active exterior to provide them with economic opportunities and at the same time maintains privacy in the interior to create a safe space for them even during their everyday life

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Krishna Khurusane Technical Design V Ar. Dhara Parekh krishnak19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. K.V. Parameshwar, Ar. Milind Amle, Ar. Dhara Parekh, Ar. Pranay Bhavsar : : : : : : : : : : : The portfolio looks at the translation of the learnings from Building construction and Building services studios of the semester ,covering the topics of Cladding systems, Glazing systems, Canopy design, Electrical services, and Acoustic services, into the detailing of a G+1 structure of a clubhouse. The designed structure is a RCC built covered in a composition of a dry stone cladding juxtaposed with a specially designed unitised glazing system incorporating pre-fab tessalated aluminium-glass panels. The fixing detail here explores use of interlocking mechanism using specially designed aluminium sections and MS brackets. Further the canopy continues the use of these tessalated panels and protrudes out as a part of the glazing itself. It is supported using steel beams and tension cables. The electrical and acoustical details are designed keeping in mind the ease of execution. Club House for a Residential Complex 4

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Manan Hingoo Design Dissertation IX Ar. Nachiket Kalle mananh17@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/ddbook_manankinjalhingoo_ : Studio Conductors : : : Since the beginning, geometric order and chaos have coexisted in architectural and urban constructions. These patterns together form a complex organisation that can be seen in the natural world. The geometric order helps in establishing a sense of harmony and monumentality whereas chaos breathes new life into the architectural space and adds a unique depth to it. When chaos is removed from an architectural arrangement, the composition becomes monotonous and when there is no geometric rule applied, the composition becomes illegible. Therefore, a balance between the two is necessary in order to appreciate the architectural space quality. There exists different patterns of order and chaos which aids in the functioning of the complex environment. They exist together in architecture and can be studied by understanding the concept of modular architecture. At a micro scale, modules can be seen as an assembly of both : order and chaos in a controlled environment. Modular architecture is seen as a way forward for the current construction scenario. Rapid urbanisation and industrialisation has lead to the constantly changing needs of the users. In today’s environment, quality of life plays the most important role in order to sustain oneself and this can be improved by providing the user the maximum flexibility to reconfigure their spatial needs. Modular architecture is considered to be rigid and in simple order. This takes the idea of freedom from the user. Therefore, reducing the flexibility of both the space and module. To advance with the world, the architecture needs to adapt to the circumstances and user’s needs. Using and finding a methodology that can help to include the fourth dimension time in our architecture designs which can cater to the uncontrollable chaos. Analysis of simple & complex ordering in the built environment

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Miriam Thomas Technical Design III Ar. Sulakshana Bhanusali miriamt20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, , Ar. Amey Ghosalkar,, Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali,, Ar. Nachiket Kalle, Ar. Nitesh Avadh : : : : : : : : : : : Through this exercise, we tried to understand the space, layout, and area required in order to facilitate different functions and activities in space. We looked at our existing kitchen and the problems we face in using them then tried to redesign the same space by improving its layout, understanding the plumbing and air vent details, working triangle and overall aesthetics Gormet Kitchen

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Tasneem Vali Adwait Ambekar Devyani Parale Hetika Vani Isha Keni Pranay Kutal Pratima Wagh Riddhi Deshmukh Anushri Patil Megha Bhosale Architectural Building Services III Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Kanak Kashyap, Ar. Minal Gujjar tasneem20@aoamumbai.in , adwait20@aoamumbai.in , devyani20@aoamumbai.in , riddhi20@aoamumbai.in , isha20@aoamumbai.in , hetika20@aoamumbai.in , pranay20@aoamumbai.in , pratimaw20@aoamumbai.in , anushri20@aoamumbai.in , meghab20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : The exercise was to understand the traditional toilet system of a particular climatic zone. Our group was assigned to study the traditional toilet system of Uttar Pradesh, which comes under a composite climate zone. To achieve this, we analyzed the typical house layout of Varanasi. Its prominent feature is that the toilets, made of lakhori bricks and surkhi lime, are placed in the courtyard to provide a space for ventilation. The modern drainage method, Evapotranspiration toilets, was briefly addressed in our study. In this method, no human intervention is required to clean the tank. The poster further highlights the problems faced by the locals and the solutions they devised. Study Of Traditional Toilets In The Region Of Uttar Pradesh

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Ved Joshi, Anushree Harmalkar, Rucha Pagare, Hetika Vani, Ganesh Rathi, Sameep Kamble Environmental Studies III Ar. Richa Raut ved20@aoamumbai.in , anushreeh20@aoamumbai.in , ruchap20@aoamumbai.in , hetika20@aoamumbai.in , ganesh20@aoamumbai.in , sameep20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Vernacular Architecture in simpler terms is the local construction which uses materials and resources from the area where the building is located. Kath kuni is a local and ancient building practice which has survived in the foothills of Himalayas for Centuries. The main materials used are locally available stone and wood. The word kath kuni is derived from Sanskrit Kasht and Kuni which implies wood in the corners. It is characterized by interlocking wood and stone which is topped with slate roof which helps to hold the roof in place. Many of the structures along the foothills of himalayas are built using this technique and are centuries old surviving all types of seismic and climatic forces. A typical Kathkuni house is two to three storey but can reach up to 7 storey high. Walls are doubled skinned and made of alternate layers of stone and wood. The thick walls help in maintaining the temperature and thus making it suitable for living. The Yurt