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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Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Jayraj Mistry Architectural Design IV Ar. Amit Jain jayraj19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Nachiket Kalle, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar , Ar. Amit Jain, Ar. Rishi Vora, Ar. Mehul Sanghvi : : : : : : : : : : : The rising star project aims at creating the bonds and connections between the people , which is lost and can be reflected in the town planning. The central open space thus connects the different classes of the society under one roof to increase the interaction and create new experiences for the upcoming new actors by reviewing their daily life experiences . Thus this space informally becomes a huge canvas for the upcoming actors to see , to think , to improve themselves and become a person of experience in an informal way . Along the way , it also creates a series of interactive landscape elements and various gathering points on the entire site and the most important the play of shadows creating the timeline of different activities being captured into the space which shows the ever changing nature of the activities . Previous Next Bridging the gap

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Priyal Vasaiwala Environmental Studies IX Ar. Snehal Gaikwad, Ar. Swati Choksi, Ar. Richa Raut priyalv17@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : The assignment was aimed at understanding Passive Design Solutions for various climatic conditions across India. The selection of the location, climate zone, topography and other features was left open for students to be done individually. An independent house typology was given to the class which was to be altered providing passive design strategies based on the selected criterias. The following aspects were considered for a site in New Delhi with composite climate - - Climate (Temp, Humidity, Radiation, etc.) - Design (orientation, Window openings - sizes, types, placement, walls, roof, etc.) - Building Use & Functions (Daytime nighttime, heat gains/loss, air exchanges, etc.) - Materials (Local/Sourced, Specifications - density, conductivity, etc.) The above listed considerations were then reflected schematically through sketches of the altered plan and sections of the house. Esquee- Application Of Passive Design 2

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