Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Devam Ghatak Technical Design III Ar. Sulakshan Bhanusali devamg20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, , Ar. Amey Ghosalkar,, Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali,, Ar. Nachiket Kalle, Ar. Nitesh Avadh : : : : : : : : : : : The exercise was assigned to understand the services which go into designing a Residential Toilet, we had to redesign the toilet of our own residence, understand problems that we face, and rectify them. The toilet was redesigned on the basis of dividing the dry area and wet area of the toilet and the toilet should share a single wet wall and improve aesthetics and the interiors of the toilet. Refone Toilets

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Nikita Jagzap , Krishnendu Nair , Swamini Gawad , Hitashi Ambwani , Anushri Patil , Madhavi Kadam Environmental Studies III Ar. Richa Raut nikita20@aoamumbai.in , krishnendun20@aoamumbai.in , swamini20@aoamumbai.in , hitashi20@aoamumbai.in anushri20@aoamumbai.in , madhavi20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : The exercise began with division of the class students into different groups, which was followed by selecting a region having a unique vernacular architecture. As a group of 6 we selected the Iraq region which is known for the mudhif architecture in minute details according to climate, material, structural system etc. Mudhif architecture is made up of reeds which is a flexible material. The material provides the aid to build the houses which have domical roofs. Reed being a light-weight material, the self weight of the houses are less. The other characteristics associated with reeds are heat conductivity which allows the good conduction of humidity and thus allows passive cooling. The houses in mudhif architecture are oriented in north-west south-east direction for natural ventilation. Thus, the vernacular architecture of mudhif helps us understand how materials, orientations, etc helps in achieving the most sustainable houses which survive till the date. Malay House

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Prathamesh Panchal, Rohan Aukrikar Environmental Studies IV Ar. Prerna Thakar rohan19@aoamumbai.in prathamesh19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Before starting with form exploration we analyzed the climate of the region in various aspects. After that we came up with a few conclusions such as preventing heating of space during summer months, allowing winter sun to enter the space , disallowance of direct sunlight into the house by making the house completely self shaded. Using cantilevers and trees for blocking hot winds were other design solutions. After this we came up with a few strategies which will serve as a passive characteristic to our design. The principles which we used in our design were maximum insulation, airtight construction, Rational use of the sun, comfort ventilation and stack effect. We also incorporated a design system of installing thermal water tubes in our design which absorbs and stores the sunlight in daytime and gives off heat energy during night. We then selected the materials , for wall construction we provided Autoclaved Aerated Blocks which provide insulation from harsh sunlight and also withstands the cold wind. Timber roofs were used to reduce the thermal bridge between interior and exterior. Newman, Australia

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Bhavya Hareshkumar Mewada, Ruchi Pathak, Aditya Shanbhag Technical design V Ar. Juhi Prasad Singh, Ar. Prerna Thacker bhavya19@aoamumbai.in , ruchi1@aoamumbai.in , aditya19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Juhi Prasad Singh, Ar. Prerna Thacker : : : : : : : : : : : The project caters to developing a methodic and sustainable approach in generating a plantation style that serves as site development of various built forms for the Architectural Design project - Community center (Co-living facility for Aspiring Actor). Early Process based studies revolved around the site leading to assessment of the site edges and suitable weather conditions, as well as identifying the micro climates generated due to the built environment. Taking into consideration the mood of the space, various natural elements like Trellis and informal seating were incorporated that enhanced the program and a collective language was established. Levels

Previous Next Rivicon Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Adnan Motiwala, Sharayu Vinchurkar, Tasneem Vali Dharavi Project III adnan20@aoamumba.in sharayu20@aoamumbai.in tasneem20@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: Rivicon, an abode of knowledge, innovation, skills and most importantly, dreams is crammed with aspiring souls and minds. It is an iconic complex culminating the talent of the people of Dharavi. The complex is designed keeping in mind the needs and demands of the various programmes developed for the people while providing highly endeavored breathing space in the density of slums. The visual accessibility to the performance area warmly invites the guests from the main road with its grand roof on the northern facade. Along the galli of Dharavi, a promenade showcases artistic and skilful artworks. The night school gives an opportunity to the illiterate working class to learn, to read and write while the space merges with the library as reading space during the day time. The inherent traditional skills of textile, carpentry, leather tanning and pottery are enhanced by the workshop spaces while the studios enhance the art skills. The start-up knacks of the young enthusiasts are supported by the incubation centre with a multi-functional meeting room. All in all, the community-empowerment centre brings the hope and medium to bring up the talent of Dharavi

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Falguni Sakpal Design Dissertation IX Ar. Ashley Fialho falgunis17@aoamumbai.in Issuu Link Ar. Milind Amle, Ar. Swati Chokshi, Ar. Rajratna Jadhav, Ar. Snehal Gaikwad, Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Richa Raut,Ar, Yagnik Bathija, Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Porus Master, Ar. Rahul Manohar, Ar. Sanjay Mehta : : : : : : : : : : : https://issuu.com/aoa_confluence_2022/docs/falgunis_49_book : Studio Conductors : : : "India has been grateful for its owned Classical Music and Ragas since the very beginning. Indian Music has helped convey the social problems and in creating conversations in society. “It is remarkable how every element in the universe originates from a sound vibration and hence it is no wonder how music can harness nature. Its instantaneous pleasing effect can be an answer to misery.” In ancient history, people use to gather to solve difficulties and provide solutions for the same via ART FORMS such as dance or music. This was done so that the people can comprehend those in a better way. Their social and cultural associations can be understood to extract symbols and create meaningful architecture. However, these classical ragas are now getting eroded in the entire system of globalization and in exchanging value art forms globally. The western classical concepts of music when are getting introduced to the country are mixed or rather creating fusions to reach out to more audiences at a global level but more with the economic purposes, and somewhere in that process the true Indian Music is getting aside and as it is one of the intangibles, after some years, it will only be in people’s memories and records. These ancient Indian origin ragas are needed to be revived, restored and preserved immediately. This suggests building social capital, better mental health and quality of life. The qualitative research practised holds two independent approaches; to identify the ragas and their impacts on biodiversity and thereafter investigate the statement ""Architecture is frozen music"" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Interestingly, the unbiased study reveals the fused state between frozen music and liquid architecture throughout the process and comes from a deep understanding that, in its very essence, architecture exceeds building and music exceeds sound. The research findings indicate the approach of the intervention will be celebrating and reviving Indian Classical Music and defining its relation to biodiversity via architecture and suggesting easy ACCESSIBILITY to the art form. Simultaneously, it will be a creation of a common platform for Indian origin artists, the true listeners, learners and worshipers. The thesis will be decoding and translating the intangible components of music into visual, physical, spatial architecture. This will be an opportunity to explore the interrelationship between architecture and Indian classical music in the LOCAL CONTEXT and contribute to the dissemination of classical music, student-oriented activities and nature conservation at an urban level. " Reviving the Golden Ragas: Rejuvenating in the Fused State of Frozen Music and Liquid Architecture

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Shivani Baderao, Roshani Chabhare, Sarthak Ekal, Atharva Girme, Prajakta Gosavi, Sakshee Gothankar, Prachi Khobragade, Sanchita Tandel, Sejal Umare, Shweta Utekar Humanities IV Ar.Manjushree Desai, Ar. Ronak Savla shivanib19@aoamumbai.in , roshani19@aoamumbai.in , sarthak19@aoamumbai.in , atharvag19@aoamumbai.in , prajaktap19@aoamumbai.in , sakshee19@aoamumbai.in , prachik19@aoamumbai.in , sanchitat19@aoamumbai.in , sejalu19@aoamumbai.in , utekars19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar.Manjushree Desai, Ar. Ronak Savla : : : : : : : : : : : Over this period of 400 years, we see the downfall of a major empire by an onslaught of invasions, the inception of regional powers that saw the re-emergence of a structure that was a physical manifestation of ownership in the form of a monolith or an inscription. The presence of these new regional powers led to the growth of a new religion and its need for a new place of worship i.e. the Hindu Temple that was influenced by the styles of the structures that preceded it and its evolution with time in different regions. Architecture as a tool to declare and pronounce absolute authority and dominance in the administration and rule of the empire is seen in the establishment of fortified and well-planned capitals to ensure the growth and safety of these regional powers. The structures following the establishment of capital show the further development that took place in the region. This development of the capital took place in the multiple Kingdoms that were neighboring one another during this era to attain some sort of security in politically unstable southern India. The era is highlighted by a diverse spectrum of materials, form, scale, and style elements that eventually mold and fuse into a distinctive style of temple architecture. The architecture of a particular era depicts its political scenario through various parameters like the typology of structures that range from a township to religious structures like the temples that stood tall through these various shifts of power and became an icon for the region as well as the ruler. Architecture and Politics (550 A.D - 900 A.D)

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.

Previous Next Rispetta L'ospite (Top 50) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Priyanshi Hiran Architerrax IX priyanshih17@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the competition is to connect the architecture fraternity around the globe and to provide an International platform for architecture students to showcase their design. Narrative: The Globetrotters contribute a huge value to any country’s tourist economy. The main design intends to focus on designing a visitor’s servicing centre and not a visitor’s information centre. This service institution is the main touchpoint for visitors to grasp on how to explore this destination. The site selected is Italy‘s capital Rome. The history of Rome depicts a long-standing conflict between spiritual power and political interests. The eye-catching facts here are the city’s design and planning principles. This destination is a people’s place that respects ancestral culture and traditions. The ultimate design proposal is based on these lines for concept build-up. Some key aspects of the proposal include digital servicing, engagement with local travellers, susceptible conveyance mode, and most importantly, a “wow experience”.