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 Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Siddhi dalvi Humanities II Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Juhi Prasad siddhid20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Juhi Prasad : : : : : : : : : : : This project aimed to understand the role of different elements which are forming a particular space. This project helped me understand how an element is used in a structure and how it reflects in space making. Doors and the floor act as a threshold in the Sayil Palace. Whereas placements of columns lead to a rhythm. The walls form the enclosed volumes. In Unité d'Habitation, the columns act as a movement guild while windows act as scaling elements, a façade modulator, and a movement guild. Elements of Space Making 1

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Dhruvi Jain Architectural Design IV Ar. Mehul Sanghvi dhruvi19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Nachiket Kalle, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar , Ar. Amit Jain, Ar. Rishi Vora, Ar. Mehul Sanghvi : : : : : : : : : : : The site is situated at Goregaon near film city. The approach of the design was through analyzing the site context and abstracting it through its physical nature. The site was adjoining to many spaces like the basti, school, pump house and essence of the locality. After thoroughly understanding the site and context, the main aim of the project was to incorporate the spirit of the vicinity and enhance the co- living nature of the building. Even analyzing the user group in terms of emotions they might feel when they are in a build form and how they are going to use the spaces. The structure focuses on being humble and cooperative with the site context. Perhaps having transitional spaces, courtyard and multipurpose spaces. The building itself became a small community. Previous Next Hamsa

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Aashi Jain Architectural Design V Ar. Shruti Barve aashi19@gmail.com Studio Conductors Ar. Shruti Barve , Ar. Karan Danda , Ar. Anuradha Shah , Ar. Venkat Ashok, Ar. Pradeep Pavithran : : : : : : : : : : : The movie revolves around two characters Julie and Julia and their life. It tells us how two people can have some major overlaps regarding their life situation, behavior etc. Despite being in two different time frames, how a person can be inspired from the other, and how closely they connect themselves to the character that they start reflecting their ideologies, mannerisms, behavior etc. Can a person influence people so much that they idolise everything about them? Even without meeting them, can a space bring this emotion? Furthermore, the movie appreciates the art of French cooking. Both these characters would cook to escape reality even if it was for a brief period of time. Both the characters were also very eager to share their experiences or knowledge with a larger audience. Can a space be made that allows the users to practice their hobbies and escape reality? Julie managed to do that in her home kitchen, she wasn’t exactly happy with the compact space but the activity and her admiration for her role model ‘Julia’ helped Julie to take up a challenge and practice her hobby allowing her to escape reality. Previous Next Julie & Julia - Into The mounds

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

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 An Intermission Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Nehal Manshani Vedashree Mhadgut DAC - Academy's Recess - Rethinking Amphitheatre Area VIII nehalm17@aoamumbai.in vedashreem17@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: Previously, the Banyan tree created an identity of the old era, a new abstract form has been introduced in its place to mark the start of a new era. Stepped seating has been created beneath and around this abstract form. A deck created as an extension of the amphitheater connects it to the first floor as well as the staircase at the mid landing level. It also allows a connection to the art gallery on the first floor , acting as a binding feature to the activities being conducted there mainly during exhibitions or any installation or art displays, it also allows for shaded resting spaces. The open courtyard in the center, facing the stage, has been created to provide an outdoor seminar or performing arts space for informal discussions in addition to the auditorium. The wall connecting to the outer footpath has been treated as a blank wall in order to keep it as a wall of remembrance and a canvas for the leaving batches to convey their experiences and messages. This forms an interface between the inside and the outside so small windows have been created for the outsiders to get a glimpse of the college.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Tanaya Nadkarni Architectural Building Construction and Materials IX Ar. Hardik Dedhia Ar. K.V. Pameshwar Ar. Dhara Parekh tanayan17@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Hardik Dedhia Ar. K.V. Pameshwar Ar. Dhara Parekh : : : : : : : : : : : Part 1: The aim was to understand the structural integrity of folded plate structures by testing them under different loads. Part 2: To Create a folded plate origami by taking inspiration from nature. The motive was also to understand that within nature there are many folded structural forms that are stable and can withstand loading under different conditions. Furthermore, to place the created origami structure in a speculative architectural manifestation. Folded Plates 1