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

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

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Pranav Chaubal Environmental Studies IX Ar. Snehal Gaikwad, Ar. Swati Choksi, Ar. Richa Raut pranavc17@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : The site chosen for the project was the city of jaisalmer. Jaisalmer falls under the hot and dry climatic region. This makes the passive cooling in the day and heating during the night the major challenges to be tackled. The spatial arrangement of the house was so designed that there is a path for a regulated wind flow. This is an attempt to locate the built mass on the periphery and create a diagonal passage for wind. This passage consists of openings at certain levels which allows for heating up and cooling down of spaces as required through certain design elements. To complement this massing a combination of traditional and contemporary design elements was devised. The courtyard, chajjas, jaalis were used with a combination of a water body, wooden louvers. Additionally, taking inspiration from the coolness of narrow passages formed between houses a similar method was used to maintain lower temperatures. Esquee- Application Of Passive Design 1

Previous Next Euphoria Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Eshita Taggarsi Manan Raut Simran Khaitan DAC Redefining Platitudes III, V eshitat20@aoamumbai.in mananr18@aoamumbai.in simrank20@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: A person's decisions determine whether they are good or bad. We begin in a world devoid of color, with our main character, RP09, travelling down a bleak route. Suddenly, a massive boom and a distortion occurs, transporting our character to a dystopian world called Euphoria. RP09's first glimpse is full of hues, and he is both awestruck and scared at the new environment he has entered. The people there were completely different from the black and white world he came from. There were creatures from all over the universe living different lives but somehow the same, overlapping with each other. After some time in the new realm, RP09 realizes what he is up against: he is trapped in a virtual world. He has four lives to complete the game, he has to collect certain coins and in case he fails, there will be serious consequences like him being trapped in the game forever. Our main character ends up doing horrible things to achieve his goal and as a result of the route he chooses, he becomes a wicked guy. He leaves a trail of ruin and death in his wake, continuing to lose his life in the process of the games. As he reaches the final stages of the game; all his tasks have been completed, and just one mission remains. He has almost beaten the game but then the wheels turn around and he is defeated. As a result, RP09 loses all his lives and becomes one of the martians living in the game, a part of the dysphoric Euphoria and forgets about his life at home, wandering aimlessly till the end of time.

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Utkarsha Mali Architectural Design VI Ar. Mahesh Khanolkar utkarsham18@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Mahesh Nilakh, Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Shekoba Sanap, Ar. Mahesh Khanolkar, Ar. Rupa Sheth, Ar. Rajan Kulkarni : : : : : : : : : : : When it comes to the healthcare profession, the campus is not only college, but also it becomes home to students since they spend most of their time either in the library or in the hospital irrespective of day or night. Hence circulation becomes one of the most crucial elements, along with space making and placemaking. The campus facilitates the students the ease to reach destinations in less time. The built mass has been laid down linearly as connected pieces with passive design strategies that ensure fewer occupancy loads. Previous Next Maritime Institute/ Veterinary Institute 6

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’

Previous Next A Coffee Bean (Editor's Choice Award) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Kartika Pinjarkar, Harshwardhan Shirpurkar Uni Terra Terra V kartikap19@aoamumbai.in harshwardhan19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the Competition is to design a pavillion with the help of the compuatational design softwares. Narrative: The Coffee Bean Pavilion - takes its inspiration from a simple coffee bean to generate a surge of emotions in the user. The major driving concepts of the coffee pavilion were to establish a connection with the user while achieving a sustainable design that could be achieved parametrically which would, in turn, allow for efficient modular replication. The simplicity of the design and repetition of the units makes it possible to have an easy, efficient and fast construction enabling it to be modular and made at different sites. The site chosen is the rooftop of ‘The Heights Building’ located in the USA. The skin is made out of terracotta and the skeletal framework of horizontal and vertical reinforcement bars are made out of steel. These tiles can be rotated along the rod allowing user engagement with the pavilion. The aim was to achieve lesser sunlight infiltration from the top and more cross ventilation thus, resulting in the lower panels having a bigger cavity/hole and a gradually decreasing size of the cavity as it goes to the top. In all, the pavilion acts as a visually attractive meeting point to a variety of users that provokes connectivity and social engagement.