Email Semester Subject Student Name Aashi Jain Humanities V aashi19@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 1

Previous Next Dalan Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Amartya Sonaje, Prajwal Pembarti Archdais House 2.0 IX amartyas17@aoamumbai.in , prajwalp17@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the competition was to design an ideal home which challenges the participants to rethink the basic functions of a house. Narrative: The House is located in a serene place in the lower hills of the Sahyadri mountain ranges of Panchgani in Maharashtra, India. The site is over the sloping edge of a hill with Dhom lake in the north. Over the years, the mountains are adorned by life and somewhere we see those rocks peeping out of the shades of trees. This house is built as a retreat to escape the frenetic pace of city life and to reinvigorate the senses. The primary objective was to absorb the natural environment, to open the house up to the view, and to serve as a gateway to the serenity and vastness of the hills of Sahyadri. The contoured land allowed us to work with the natural topography of the site. The main concept is a minimalist house with rich social spaces where one could enjoy the panoramic views and climate of the region. Three levels are planned to take advantage and respect the topography. The infinity pool reflects the dense mountain range and seamlessly blends into the lake.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Bhavya Mewada Allied Design - Landscape IV Ar. Shruti Barve bhavya19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Shruti Barve : : : : : : : : : : : The Central Idea for the design of the Pathway in the realm of Vegetation aspect was to understand the existing ecology of the site , it's character , texture & dimensional qualities of each plant-variant. The Narrative develops to retain this existing Physicalities on site and maximize the potential of the dead plants , stones , leafs fallen off on ground. The edges of the Pathway are filled with these types of fallen leaves litter and stones arranged in a way to allow for a calm experience to the visitor/user. The Edge Beyond

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Jayraj Pratap Mistry Environmental Studies IV Ar. Prerna Thakar jayraj19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Understanding the geometry and the climatic requirements of the site in Punta Arenas , South America , some of the major considerations were compact volume with small surface area to volume ratio . The East-West axis was to be considered for maximum advantage of sunlight . Close clusters would minimize the exposure to the cold winds .Open buffer spaces would allow maximum North sun. North facing wall provides high thermal capacity . Sloping roofs enable quick drainage of rain and snow . Cross ventilation in the summer and blocking the cold winds in winter is critical. After analyzing the site conditions, the grids were formed on the site for placing the volumes wrt effective wind and sun direction and occupied max. volume oriented towards the sun . A change in level for efficient sunlight with minimum shading to others and allocation of interlocked spaces with mezzanine floor created a strong sense of co living with designated private spaces as well . Major spaces were aligned wrt. sunlight and thus created a geometry to react to climatic conditions. Along with this, each apartment has a fireplace to maintain heat inside and bigger windows towards max . sunlight taking advantage of the natural weather conditions. Punta Arenas, Chile

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Shanaya Wadia Architectural Building Construction and Materials III Ar. Swapna Hankare shanaya20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. KV Parmeshwar Ar. Rohit Karekar Ar. Swapna Hankare Ar. Dhara Parekh : : : : : : : : : : : Plaster of Paris on its own is not strong enough to withstand tension. So is concrete. In order to understand the effect of reinforcement in concrete, two square slabs of the same dimensions were made using plaster of paris (P.O.P). In one of the slabs, a wire mesh was inserted and precaution was taken so that it would not be seen from any side. This is analogous to reinforcement bars in a concrete slab. After the slabs were fully dry, they were dropped from a height of 5 feet. Through this exercise, it is realised that with the embedding of the wire mesh, the structural strength of that slab increases and the amount of shattering reduces. Breakn’t

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 Vaishnavi Siddhapara, Shrutee Patil, Shivanjay Bhagat, Aditya Kanade, Soham Dhanokar, Pranav Apar Architectural Theory IV Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Yagnik Bhatija vaishnavis19@aoamumbai.in shruteep19@aoamumbai.in bhagat19@aoamumbai.in adityad19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : : Taking forward our learnings from the manifesto, ‘Architecture Must Blaze’ by Coop Himmelblau in the year 1980, the proposed manifesto, Visionary Future, looks into the new world where architecture aims to be unique, creative and leaving a mark. Constantly changing time helps us revolutionize the way we live. So, a flexible, sustainable and programmatic affordable architecture is proposed for the increasing future population making uniqueness last longer. Parasitic architecture will help shape the future where we will work with the existing and innovate with the given. There will be add ons to the existing built forms and antiques will make a comeback. Experimentation will be done with a mix use of materials and elements, old and new. Thus, there will be a skyline with a multitude of dynamism. WE ARE FACING A WORLD WHERE THRIVING TO BE UNIQUE WITH WORKING ON THE ALREADY EXISTING WILL BE THE NEW UNIQUE! Visionary Future

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Krissh Chavan, Vaishnavi Gurnalkar, Krishna Khurusane, Prajakta Pai, Abhishek Suryavanshi Allied Design - Landscape IV Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Devayani Upasani, Ar. Swati Desai, Ar. Shweta Sonakia krissh19@aoamumbai.in , vaishnavi@aoamumbai.in , krishnak19@aoamumbai.in , prajaktap19@aoamumbai.in , abhisheks19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Devayani Upasani, Ar. Swati Desai, Ar. Shweta Sonakia : : : : : : : : : : : The site is a ravine, with granite mountains soaring heights, covered in pine forests, and the Storelva river flowing along the valley. The architecture is designed along an existing pathway that leads to the old mining sites. It is experienced as a journey along this pathway starting from the service buildings viz. The parking and toilets, then along the pathway a cafeteria and then the gallery museum and a staging area, the journey ends at the mining sites. The region exhibits difficult terrain but magnificent scenery, thus the placement of the structures is in accordance with creating vantage points to capture most of the diverse landscape from within, regardless of the terrain. The sites chosen are such that the sightlines from the individual structures do not disturb one another, and the structures though physically isolated remain visually connected (appear connected) as one approaches the journey. Landscape thus plays a key role in the experience from the outside and the architecture is simple black boxes that are supported on a laminated timber frame. The textural quality and color palette of the chosen materials is in conformity with the landscape, thus most of the material is sourced from the region itself such as the natural stone from Hardinger and local timber. The architect has intentionally used zinc as a material for certain features to connect the architecture with the mining industry. The project exhibits duality in multiple aspects, the stark difference between the experience of the landscape and the experience within the structures explores this aspect. The relationship between the landscape and architecture is also dual wherein at times the blackboxes complement the gray rock formations, and at times they stand out in contrast with the green cover (summer) another aspect of camouflage is experienced when snow takes over the landscape (winter). The journey along the pathway comprising discoveries and complexities uses landscape to create an experience that makes the users feel as strenuous as the life of the miners were. Variety of the landscape strives to be bound together as an experience, through the movement along the pathway unfolding Unity in the architecture of the individual pavilions. Allmannajuvet Zinc Museum By Peter Zumthor

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Sandesh Jadhav, Bhavika Jakhotiya, Nikita Jagzap Foundation studio I Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Yagnik Bhatija, Ar. Mythili Shetty, Ar. Parnavi, Ar. Devayani Deshmukh nikita20@aoamumbai.in , bhavika20@aoamumbai.in , sandeshj20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : The ball game exercise focuses on the material aspects of the ball and how that helps to play the game. Right from its core to the outermost layer was studied to understand its different properties. The material of the golf ball evolved through centuries to become more efficient and durable through trial-and-error process. The size and form of the ball decides the movement of the instrument with which the ball is being hit. Different physical aspects like the dimples on the ball are incorporated for getting a better flight while white color for visibility. Different positions and hand movement to swing the golf stick are based on the compressive strength of the material of the ball to cover the desired distance. This was studied through a free body diagram. Other factors affecting the materials are Temperature, aerodynamics, physical and chemical properties. The pitch or area of any game is based on the movement of the ball to its desired goal. The dress code for a golf game is designed to make the player feel comfortable and avoid any accidents during the game. Golf Ball

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Aishwarya Balsekar Design Dissertation IX Ar. Akbar Biviji aishwaryab17@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/aishwarya_balsekar_1702_blackbook : Studio Conductors : : : “At its highest, Architecture has the ability to turn geometric proportions into shivers, stone into tears, rituals into revelations, light into grace, space into contemplation and time into divine presence”- Julio Bermudez. Sacred Architecture has the ability to help its users transcend physicality. But what is this character of Sacred Architecture that Transcends the sense of Physicality and immerses itself in the realm of the intangible? Spirituality is often not about the divine, it is about perceiving the process of life at its fullest potential. Spirituality is to see something for exactly what it is and not a version envisioned in your mind. Transcendence is the ability to go beyond the range of limits of a field (of act or conceptual sphere). The ability to transcend is to elevate yourself beyond the physicality of this realm. Sacred Architecture allows you to feel this Spirituality and hence allows you to Transcend the physical Realm. The true character of Transcending Architecture is its ability to change your emotion to that of a pleasant one. This mood or emotion you feel is what allows you to imbibe your surroundings, allowing you to perceive what truly exists and hence facilitates the notion of Spirituality and Transcendence. This form of Architecture is the tangible means to see, feel and experience Sacredness and Transcendence. The Spiritual Transcendence of Sacred Architecture

Remake and Remodel Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Ruchi Phatak Technical Design IV Ar. Shripad Bhalerao, Ar. Karan Danda, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar ruchi1@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Shripad Bhalerao, Ar. Karan Danda, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : : : The project is based upon exploring various forms and shapes using concrete, aggregate and reinforcements. The project started by making various sketches and finalising one form and figuring out the dimensions of the product. This was done by making process models using file-card material. The shapes were divided in two categories- span and height. The next step was to make moulds for making RCC models. The moulds were made from sunboard material. These moulds were filled with cement concrete and reinforcements of steel wires. The concrete took 2-3 days to dry up. The products were then de-moulded and documented.

Teaching Assistants Group Members Aaryan Doshi, Neha Toshniwal, Harshita Bawalekar, Kunaal Joshi Sherin James, Shreyash Chavan, Yash Bangera, Prerna Badgujar, Suvidha Gurnule, Chaturthi Dhakare, Abha Mahajan Ruchira Rathod , Vedang Naik, Tanaya Nadkarni Studio Conductors Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Nikita Sharma, Ar. Chintan Shah, Ar. Yagnik Bathija, Ar. Mythili Kowshik Shetty, Ar. Rishi Vora, Ar. Esha Tipnis : : : : : : DYSFUNCTIONAL DELUSION A quaint old village with strange berries It feels like butterflies fluttering in my veins Her cheeks so red like the mysterious berries, She's trapped my heart in smouldering flames Jill begins her day happy yet typical, Soon notices a shadow; Is someone following her? Encounters jack around the berry farm; strangely unusual, Conspiring to catch that familiar stalker. "Let's climb up the hill", muttered Jill Knowing they would be followed by one who sought her; And so Jack and Jill went up the hill To fetch a pail of water. Waiting for the stalker to be found, Abruptly, a man gushes; followed by a disaster, Jack falls down and breaks his crown, Jill comes tumbling after. Waking up feeling dizzy as ever, Finding the strange berries around Gaining his senses however, "I wonder why are my hands red and brown?" Previous Next Implicating Industrialist