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

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Cherie D'Souza Architectural Design Studio I Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar.Joel Roy, Miss. Teja Gavankar cheried20@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 studying the relationship between the human body and its movement in space. That is understanding how space shapes our movement and how movement, in turn, affects space. The Renaissance painting here is of St. Augustine, which was recreated to record the movement of the body in space. This was further analyzed through a set of technical drawings, which helped understand the anthropometry of the human body. The angle of vision at which the person in the painting is viewing, the required distance of the body from the table, and standard measurements of the furniture around it with respect to the movement of the body were studied and recorded. Further, these body postures were perceived as an interaction with the cityscape in the modern-day era. Scenarios like a doctor in his cabin, a watchman seated by the gate, a commuter waiting for the train, a person by the balcony enjoying a cup of tea, a student working on the laptop, or a person taking shelter from the rain were some examples. The drawings of Philip Steadman were used as a reference to create these drawings. Previous Next Body And Movement In Space 1

Previous Next Kattan Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Manasa Ravikumar, Krishna Khurusane, Harsh Tank, Viresh Desai Kaira Looro IV manasar19@aoamumbai.in ; krishnak19@aoamumbai.in ; harsht19@aoamumbai.in ; viresh@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 objective of the competition was the creation of a “Women’s House” within a symbolic and environmentally friendly structure that would be inspired by local traditions. A space in which women will be able to discuss the topics of equality and human rights, guaranteeing involvement and emancipation of the female community in favor of the region’s social, economic, and political development. Opportunities build strength. Opportunities for all imbibe equality. KATTAN meaning ‘strength’, aspires to be a space that becomes a transparent, seamless, and flexible platform for women to participate and strengthen. And strives to imbibe a sense of freedom and safety in the Women of Senegal and inculcate their political identity in the village. The house is an expression that becomes a platform that creates an image of the power the women hold, through the work they do at the “Women’s house”. The open plan and play of levels and spaces will encourage interactive and collaborative thinking. Built with completely regional and sustainable materials, the space can be constructed by the women themselves, an edifice that they constructed would become a vibrant fort marking their political identity in the region, where they would educate, collaborate, and strengthen!

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 Riya Khinvasara Architectural Representation and Detailing I Ar.Nikita Sharma, Ar.Ronal Savla, Ar. Anisha Mehta, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar.Shivani Mehta riya20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Nikita Sharma, Ar. Ronak Savla, Ar. Anisha Mehta, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Shivani Mehta : : : : : : : : : : : This exercise aimed at developing our composition skills with the help of examples from encyclopedias. These have a great combination of pictures and text. It helped us to visualize various texts in a graphical format and represent it tactfully. The main focus of exercise was representation and detailing, which can be put into the composition of a A3 sheet to be viewed as an encyclopedia spread. Alignment, text sizes, fonts, color schemes, margins and gaps were taken into consideration while designing our spread for the same. Previous Next Pancakes

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Aditya Srivastava, Madhavi Kadam, Navya Malu, Rahul Bhoye, Riya Khinvasara, Rucha Pagare, Samruddhi Shinde, Shrutika Mahajan, Swarangi Dharmadhikari, Urja Arte Architectural Building Services III Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Kanak Kashyap, Ar. Minal Gujjar adityas20@aoamumbai.in madhavi20@aoamumbai.in navya20@aoamumbai.in rahul20@aoamumbai.in riya20@aoamumbai.in ruchap20@aoamumbai.in samruddhi20@aoamumbai.in swarangi20@aoamumbai.in shrutikam20@aoamumbai.in urjaa20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : It is an interesting fact that the traditional toilet systems invented centuries ago in the earlier civilization used up much less water than what we do today, and wasted even lesser amounts of it. Each group was given one location for a case study on the traditional toilet systems in the area. Our group was given the location of Ladakh, and the opportunity to study about the dry toilet system there. Ladhaki's have a very unique way of waste disposal and management. They use the dry toilet systems which are very sustainable and practical based on the climatic conditions. The system prevents pollution of surface water or groundwater. It also enables safe reuse of excreta. Water for the locals is basically served by melting glaciers. .As the time passes by the waste is broken down and mixed homogeneously with the sand. And the finest manure is produced which is scattered around the fields and the farmer yields good crops and thus good food. Residents of Ladakh, reeling under a severe water crisis, want tourists to use traditional dry toilets instead of the commonly-used flush ones due to the numerous advantages they have over them. Study Of Traditional Toilets In The Region Of Ladakh

Interlock Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Tejas Shinde Theory of Structures + Architectural Building Construction and Materials II Ar. Rohit Karekar tejass20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. K. V. Parmeshwar, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Hardik Dedhia, Ar. Kanak Kashayp, Ar. Pranay Bhavsar. Ar. Rajesh Shelke : : : : : : : : : : : The Tech workshop opened a new and unventured area for the students. After the structure was completed, a load was placed over it, which elucidated the load transfer in the form. It led to decoding the integral joineries and understanding the nature of the material used. After understanding the basics and applying them in the design, these were the conclusions: • Having a defined foundation/support. • Every member of the structure defines the structure. • Too many joints are bad; a moderate number of joints is good. • Centre of gravity is the deciding factor. The design consists of two supports at opposite corners held together by a horizontal platform that runs through their extensions. The underlying principle is that the weight is evenly distributed by the platform and then transferred to the ground through the supports. The orientation and thickness of the existing two supports compensate for the absence of two required supports.

Previous Next Janaadhar Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Prathmesh Jadhav, Riya Khinvasara, Aashka Trivedi Dharavi Project III prathameshj20@aoamumbai.in , riya20@aoamumbai.in , aashka20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the competition is to develop a place making project that will act as a center for change and empowerment in the heart of dharavi. Narrative: The project aimed at designing a space which would help create job opportunities and at the same time serve as a community centre for the local people of Dharavi. JANAADHAR-is an interface connecting Mumbai and the aspirations of Dharavi. It provides a platform for people of Dharavi to showcase their talent and eventually would help them grow. The structure was designed keeping in mind three cue words that reflected Dharavi in some way namely Growth, Staggered and Fluid. The programs are added and designed such that they would not only increase the development in Dharavi, but at the same time, be something that these people have been practicing for a long time. These included Metal fabrication, Pottery, Tailoring and Dying. Along with these, there are exhibition spaces and studios wherein the locals would work on skill development and also make a revenue out of the same. Janaadhar is thus a well thought out space which forms a connection between the city of dreams and dharavi in order to help them progress. The project helps highlight the nuances of designing, keeping in mind the needs of people it will cater to and it's response to the site.