Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Sarvesh Kambli, Aditya Srivastava, Aishwarya Joshi, Suyash Dhadiwal, Riddhi Deshmukh, Sanika Talekar Environmental Studies III Ar. Richa Raut sarveshk20@aoamumbai.in , adityas20@aoamumbai.in , aishwarya20@aoamumbai.in , suyash20@aoamumbai.in , riddhi20@aoamumbai.in , sanikat20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Frank Lloyd Wright described vernacular architecture as “Folk building growing in response to actual needs, fitted into the environment by people who knew no better than to fit them with native feeling”. The architecture of torajan houses is indegenious to the region and is influenced by the different environmental and cultural factors that can be observed in the indonesian islands. The orientation and the planning of the interior spaces is highly influenced by the direction of the sunlight and the beliefs of the tribe people themselves. Even the materiality and the method used by them to adjust to the local climate has made this structure way more efficient in terms of circulation and articulation within the restricted space. Adding to this, the uniqueness of the way in which they have tackled the problems of modulating the sunlight by covering the structure in a hyperbolic roof form to providing a stilt area for the cattle and also for keeping the house at a elevated height during floods is what makes this truly an great example of vernacular architecture. Kathkuni House

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Devyani Parale Architectural Design II Ar. Devyani Deshmukh Upasani devyani20@aoamumbai.com 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 : : : : : : : : : : : Kaushal Vikas Kendra is an ITI Centre. It is a new learning environment and a product of functional needs and the village's cultural landscape. It includes programs of carpentry and Sewing Technician. To inform the nature of the program, design cues were allotted, giving me discuss as action, cover as operation and narrow as spatial experience. The word narrow here is explored with respect to shadow and light. The tapering entrance to the ITI centre gives the feeling of narrowness. The courtyard has a canopy that gives the feeling of cover and protection just like a tree. The Criss cross of bamboos shows the hypothetical exchange of ideas. The ground floor has the carpentry classroom with a landscape which represents the informal spaces in the houses of the village. Admin area is at level 00m which is differentiated from the classroom area. Workshops are an integral part of any ITI centre where screening educational videos is a major activity so it was important for me to build the recreational area not only as a place to chat but also as a space for screening which when needed, can be used for small events. This ITI centre is tied up with local building materials such as bricks and glass which gives the feeling of contemporary vernacular architecture while the roof is made up of wood shingles. Previous Next Kaushal Vikas Kendra

Previous Next Semester Ar. Karan Danda Ar. Saurabh Mhatre V, VII, IX Studio Conductors : : : Drawing in Architecture is a technique that is constantly evolving. This CP focusses on understanding and developing drawing techniques which are, firstly, through smaller object-oriented drawings and, then, moving into analysis of architectural expression. Students are exposed to various styles and expressions of Architectural Diptych and Triptych, and they apply that to their previously designed interventions. ANALYTICAL DRAWING AND REPRESENTATION

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Niket Vira Architectural Design VII Ar. Bhavya Gangar niketv18@aoamumbai.com Studio Conductors Ar. Prashant Sawant, Ar. Swati Choksi, Ar. Bhavya Gangar, Ar. Milind Amle, Ar. Sunil Sadekar, Ar. Snehal Gaikwad : : : : : : : : : : : The project was to create housing for the MLAs and MLA karyakartas visiting Mumbai annually. The project not only aimed at providing shelter but also at developing their personality. Ministers have a very tight schedule throughout the day thus, it is imperative for them to be highly disciplined, be in the best of their mental and physical health and be quick on their feet to process things quickly and clearly. Therefore, traits such as confidence, social skills, communication, leadership qualities and health of the MLA’s and their karyakartas needed to be developed using cognitive reframing of mind with the help of nature and designed landscaped areas. These trigger the five sensory organs, creating pleasant views. These thoughts instil feelings that enable healthy behaviour, giving them a fresh mindset forming a continuous cycle. The form of the building needed to be sleek and royal, giving a sense of belonging and acting as a landmark, hence inspirations from the Rashtrapati Bhavan were inculcated. With the site being located at Nariman Point (the western coastal edge of Mumbai), it enjoys proximity to prominent areas of South Mumbai like Colaba, Cuff Parade and World Trade Centre, which allows it to exploit the expansive panoramic views of the city and the sea from the higher floors. Previous Next MLA Housing and Business center

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Yusra Zahoor Architectural Design I Ar.Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar. Joel Roy yusraz20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar.Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar. Joel Roy : : : : : : : : : : : During this studio, we were introduced to the concept of visual boundaries through which we understood the idea of space. We identified certain boundaries around us, documented them through pictures, various forms of drawings and made certain analysis. Space is determined by its boundaries and the rigidity of it is isn’t as vivid as it might seem. The latter part of the exercise focused more on the idea of space. Human movement and space are two interrelated concepts. Space is affected by human movement and vice versa. With this in mind we selected certain images and analysed the enclosure of space and movement. With the drawing, we have mapped different aspects from the picture. Previous Next Intangible Extremities

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Abhishek Suryavanshi Technical Design V Ar. Pranay Bhavsar abhisheks19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. K.V. Parameshwar, Ar. Milind Amle, Ar. Dhara Parekh, Ar. Pranay Bhavsar : : : : : : : : : : : The project starts from designing clubhouse for residential complex. While designing all the consideration of structural design with Curtain wall and entrance canopy was taken. Aim of this exercise was to incorporate all understanding and learnings from Architectural building construction and services into a club house. Like Structural system RCC, Steel or Hybrid, Electrical layouts, exterior design which includes dry cladding and structural glazing , also acoustic design of auditorium. Club House for a Residential Complex 2

Previous Next Semester Ar. Juhi Prasad Singh III, V Studio Conductors : : : This college project is specific to houses of India with a focus on landscape architecture. The main objective of the college project is to illustrate the data and analysis of the houses documented in the last College project and also the various elements and spaces specific to Indian houses. As one studies the structure, the type of drawing can reflect the observations and intellectual inquiries undertaken by the observer. GREEN INK : ILLUSTRATING INDIAN HOME GARDENS

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Karishma Kaur Hooda Architectural Building Services IV Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Rohit Karekar karishma@aoamumbai.com : : : : : : : : : SCHEME: Trading of Electronic Waste Items in exchange for Internet Service Plans. These must be collected for recycling in a public place for regular attraction and response, such as parks. These parks must also be maintained using vegetable waste intended for reforesting and production of oxygen gas to compensate for harmful release from e-waste. PROBLEM: E-waste is among the fastest-growing solid waste classes and represents a serious hazard for the environment. It consists of a mixture of hazardous inorganic and organic materials, for example, heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls, and brominated flame retardants, along with valuable metals, such as Au, Ag, and Pd. Direct e-waste disposal to landfills without any prior treatment creates threats to the environment due to the leaching of metals in water and soil. Improper e-waste recycling, such as by open burning and acid baths, creates hazardous and toxic compounds, like dioxins, furans, and acids. SOLUTION: E-waste contains many valuable, recoverable materials such as aluminum, ferrous metals, copper, gold, and silver. To conserve natural resources and the energy needed to produce new electronic equipment from virgin resources, electronic equipment should be refurbished, reused, and recycled whenever possible. These can be recovered by introducing enzymes, similar to those used in metallurgy for the mining of metals. After recovery, the leftovers can be recycled to oil via pyrolysis. E n Agro Fostering Banks

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Divyy Nishar, Amartya Sonaje Architectural Design IX Ar. Rishi Vora Ar. Hardik Dedhia (Technical guide) Ar. Snehal Gaikwad (EVS guide) divyyn17@aoamumbai.in amartyas17@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 : : : : : : : : : : : “Our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them” – George Eliot Symbiosis is the type of relationship where there is a connection between two elements while keeping in opposition (conflict). Symbiotic relations are of 4 types namely, Mutualism, Parasitism, Commensalism, Ammensalism. Can a site and ultimately the design be an example of “Mutually Symbiotic Interaction” in a place where there is a blurred edge between land and water? There are a few considerations and assumptions made before we introduce the programs: The approach is futuristic imagining the situation around 30-40 yrs down the line, where the communities reside in secularism. Considering the acceptance of new concepts, the programs are proposed (but the symbiotic relation brings the connection of retaining traditional values in the new techniques). Thus the project aims to change the way we accept “DEATH” and the process of the funeral/ burial/ cremation of the dead. The conclusion of the project takes us back to the initial case of rendering the site on a coastal edge as a symbiotically strong site with opportunities to create various such tangible as well as intangible relations of all the elements. The Design talks about the past, the present, and the future in some or the other way. Previous Next Nostalgic Park

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Shanaya Wadia Ganesh Rathi Isha Padte Krishnendu Nair Pranjal Tak Rohit Barve Sarvesh Kambli Tejas Shinde Yug Dudhara Sharayu Vinchurkar Architectural Building Services III Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Kanak Kashyap, Ar. Minal Gujjar shanaya20@aoamumbai.in , ganesh20@aoamumbai.in , ishap20@aoamumbai.in , krishnendun20@aoamumbai.in , pranjalt20@aoamumbai.in , rohit20@aoamumbai.in , sarveshk20@aoamumbai.in ,tejass20@aoamumbai.in ,yugd20@aoamumbai.in ,sharayu20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : GHOP, the dry toilet of Spiti valley, has been in use since a long period of time. The study of these toilets in order to create awareness of the importance of toilets in various regions was conducted. Ghops are used in the cold and cloudy region of Himachal Pradesh where water can not be used as conveniently due to the freezing temperatures. There is a pit in which the waste is collected. In this, dry mixture of wood chips, ash and animal dung is put after every use so as to help the enzyme action decompose the waste. This pit is cleaned annually after the composting of waste is complete and it can be used in farms. Ghop – Dry Toilet Traditional Technology

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