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”.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Bhavya Mewada, Dhruvi Jain Humanities V Ar. Harshada Shinte, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar bhavya19@aoamumbai.in , dhruvi19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Harshada Shinte, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : : : Sangath means “moving together through participation” . B.V. Doshi’s masterpiece in a way manifests his philosophies of rediscovering the Indian Traditional Architecture, creativity and evokes the local ethos in harmonizing the present Place , with People and with their Past elements. The Series of Sunken Vaults amalgamating with terraced amphitheater and landscape gives rise to double-height spatial volumes and outdoor spaces for conferencing , informal meetings & experiencing pause points. This Set-up reflects the idea of Indian villages of having discussions, sharing and respecting the privacy of each other. Sir B.V. Doshi interlocks multi-height spaces that flushes the interiors with maximum daylight through Skylights , cut-out in roof slab which helps to regulate the coolness inside with release of hot-air towards upper level through Stack Effect. Sangath’s Complex form-Vaults are locally constructed using hollow clay tiles as an infill material with ferro-concrete cavity roof, cast in-situ formwork. The Exterior roof skin is cladded with white china mosaic tiles which were the waste material in the site, being used efficiently through hands of local workforce, achieving sustainable approach in materials. Grass Mounds & Mosaic Tiles reflects the harsh sunlight and insulates the heat away from the interiors. Sangath

Previous Next समाजाला लागलेली कीड | Samaajala Lagleli Keed Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Mohit Pandharkame Pragati Shingade Shivani Baderao DAC Redefining Platitudes II, V mohit20@aoamumbai.in pragati20@aoamumbai.in shivanib19@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: The primary graphic illustrates a centipede which is associated with SUPERSTITIONS. The 2nd graphic has maze sort of visual & the light,vibrancy ,which is associated with the SARASWATI SYMBOL which further aligns with education/knowledge and the vibrant colors are linked to the idea that education brings light and colours into our lives. The 3rd graphic was a composition of curves and circles, such that the circle is divided into 2 semicircles and are faced opposite to each other, which further associates with the “YIN YANG'' sign. The Yin, the dark swirl, is associated with shadows, femininity, and superstitions; the Yang, the light swirl, represents brightness, passion,growth and education. The overall idea elaborated on “ समाजाला लागलेली कीड”.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Ayushi Mahajan, Miriam Thomas, Yusra Zahoor Technical Design III Ar. Prerna Thacker, Ar. Harshada Shintre miriamt20@aoamumbai.in , yusraz20@aoamumbai.in , ayushim20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Prerna Thacker, Ar. Harshada Shintre : : : : : : : : : : : Through this exercise, we dealt with design considerations on the basis of function and climate. We understood how passive architecture responds to the surroundings and environment, the layout, fabric, and form to reduce or remove mechanical cooling, heating, ventilation, and lighting demand. Each facade was studied with respect to its requirements and heat gain and fenestrations were designed keeping in mind the climatic conditions of the school. The Brick Screen

Previous Next Shippong Koliwada Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Wipra Gada , Harshil Jain Big Thing : Abandoned Architecture VIII,IX wiprag18@aoamumbai.in , harshilj17@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The competition focuses on identitying metal objects that have been forgotten and repurpose them into a functional typology of a residence. Narrative: The Indian naval ships are the principal manifestation of India’s maritime power, they stand as a symbol of bravery, valor and pride. However, after decades of service, during decommissioning, the ships are abandoned and the historic carrier is forgotten and sold as scrap instead of being preserved. The proposed 35 kilometer-long coastal road project along Mumbai’s western coast which aims to ‘connect people and places’ threatens the socio-economic and cultural identity of the Kolis , the original residents of Mumbai, as it would block their access to the sea and deplete the fish stock that they have been dependent on for decades. Our project aims at creating socially inclusive and environmentally resilient spaces considering the unique qualities, traditions, and needs of the Worli Koliwada to create a sense of equality, belonging and pride among residents, using parts of the Indian naval ships in a way the true identity of each ship as well as that of the Koli community is preserved. Just as the naval ships break through the attacks of the enemy to safeguard the coast, our design is empowering the Koli community by breaking through the coastal road overpowering the community. We ship the Koliwala over the coastal road!

Email Semester Subject Student Name Bhavya Mewada Humanities V bhavya19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductor Ar. Amey Ghosalkar, Ar. Harshada Shintre : : : : : : : : : There are a number of reasons you may need a block of text and when you do, a random paragraph can be the perfect solution. If you happen to be a web designer and you need some random text to show in your layout, a random paragraph can be an excellent way to do this. If you're a programmer and you need random text to test the program, using these paragraphs can be the perfect way to do this. Anyone who's in search of realistic text for a project can use one or more of these random paragraphs to fill their need. There are a number of reasons you may need a block of text and when you do, a random paragraph can be the perfect solution. If you happen to be a web designer and you need some random text to show in your layout, a random paragraph can be an excellent way to do this. If you're a programmer and you need random text to test the program, using these paragraphs can be the perfect way to do this. Anyone who's in search of realistic text for a project can use one or more of these random paragraphs to fill their need. Previous Next Origins of Modernism 2

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Krishna Khurusane Architectural Design IV Ar. Rohit Karekar krishnak19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Ravi Hazra, Ar. Porus Master, Ar. Ashley Fialho, Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Saurabh Jain, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Shekoba Sanap : : : : : : : : : : : The brief involves designing a facility for a group of urban people coming from Mumbai or Pune to spend a week or so in the lap of Sahyadris while taking on new experiences, learning some things, and getting one step closer to mother nature. This calls for an opportunity to investigate the relationship between man and nature. Folk, oral or written, for ages has been commenting on nature and the assoications humankind forms with nature. Thus the project enquires into “Stories” to extract cues that inform the design and leads to the design itself being a ‘Repository of Stories’ that the user would come to explore. The design language is contemporary, built out of traditional materials, manifesting a unique experience of space and texture for the urban user. Interpretations of folk, songs, and poems govern the space design, making the space ‘a platform where man and nature perform in unison’. Previous Next Nisarga- Farm House 1

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