Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Durwakshi Bhoir Architectural Design Studio I Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar.Joel Roy, Miss. Teja Gavankar durwakshi20@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 analysis of the human body and its movement in space. It helped to understand how the human body is related to the surrounding environment and how space has been formed accordingly. The Renaissance painting, School Of Athens, was analyzed to study human body anthropometry in a space created in a painting through a few technical drawings. Further, these human body proportions and postures were related to the cityscape and activities similar to that posture. Scenarios like a person reading a book in a room, the delivery person asking for an address, people doing window shopping, people asking for a ball, the person falling while cleaning a room were some examples. This helped to understand space and its interaction with the human body. The drawings of Philip Steadman were used as a reference to create these drawings. Previous Next Body And Movement In Space 3

Previous Next Semester Ar. Rajratna Jadhav V, VII, IX Studio Conductors : : : This college project is proposed for Understanding History, Digital Culture and its implication Architectural design methodology. Understanding the Digital tools and their evolution through computational possibilities, parametric thinking etc. and learning about 3 generations of Digital Architects who have been the influencers with their unique and disruptive ideas. This CP has a research-based approach with students producing one short paper, one long paper and a Graphical poster on Theories and Architects of the digital era, their neighborhood. TRANSFORMATION OF VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE

Previous Next Rethinking the Amphitheatre Area Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Abhishek Suryavanshi DAC - Academy's Recess - Rethinking Amphitheatre Area IV abhisheks19@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: The amphitheater is one of the most activated public spaces on the campus of AOA. It’s an inclusive space in the presence of diversity. Here, students collect their shared memories during academics and it also represents the culture of the academy. Mapping of different activities within the amphitheater helped me to develop the primary idea of enhancing the built space. Considering all the activities in the amphitheater , the proposal put forward is to maintain and enhance the active ,cultural, inclusive and interactive qualities of space. The attempt was to thus develop a context which facilitates interaction. The space near the stationary is taken because of its active nature , where the small multipurpose space is created with some wood cubes made of existing timber of fallen trees. These cubes don't have any specific function and are placed to create ambulatory, imperfect and impermanent context for interaction. The 2nd intervention is to change the entire context of the dead corner space and make it more functional and interactive. The intention was to create more space for campus to use, by just modifying the existing plains.

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

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 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’

The navel of Latin American Civilization (Top 20) Previous Next Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Laxaree Sawant ,Nidhi knot Archiol History Of Architecture V nidhik19@aoamumbai.in , laxaree19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: Archiol history of architecture is a competition looking for presentation board and essay submission on any periods from the history of architecture evolved with civilization. Narrative: We aimed at studying a civilization that wasn't a part of our academic curriculum. We discovered the Inca and its various cultural beliefs and how it influenced the architecture of that era and eventually the people’s lifestyle. The well-known historical sites like the Machu Picchu to the humble golden temple of "Qorikancha" are a part of this civilization. We tried to narrate the story of a civilization glorious in its unblemished form, suppressed to the shackles of colonialism.

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