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)

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Adwait Ambekar, Adnan Motiwala, Riya Khinvasara, Pragati Shingade, Shanaya Wadia, Tasneem Vali Environmental Studies III Ar. Richa Raut adwait20@aoamumbai.in , adnan20@aoamumbai.in , riya20@aoamumbai.in , pragati20@aoamumbai.in , shanaya20@aoamumbai.in , tasneem20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Vernacular architecture refers to a local or regional construction practiced by the natives usually as a response to the vivid climatic conditions of the region. Pueblo Architecture is the traditional architecture practiced by the people of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The climate of this region can be classified as arid with low precipitation and abundant sunshine, low relative humidity, and a relatively large annual and diurnal temperature range. Characteristics of Pueblo architecture include large multi-level buildings, numerous contiguous rooms (rooms that touch one another or share a boundary wall), terraced design, and open-air plazas. Traditional Pueblo architectural design did not include doors, and in traditional buildings, each level was accessible by exterior and interior rooftop ladders. Contemporary Pueblo villages incorporate modern architectural elements and infrastructure (such as electricity, plumbing, glass windows, and exterior doors). There are many striking features which make it habitable in extreme climates. High thermal mass, the choice of material, south facing windows, high air vents, flat roofs, rooftop plantation, staggered form and good ventilation allowed the structure to remain cool in the high temperatures. The houses are truly ingenious with an exemplary understanding of climate and technology. Pueblo Architecture

Moodabidri documentation (Runner Up) Previous Next Email Guide Semester Competition Name Student Name Harsh Tank Karishma Hooda Krishna Khurusane Krissh Chavan Palak Bhattad Prajakta Pai Puneet Maru Rashmita Dake Rasika Salgaonkar Saloni Pawar Vardhan Arora Viresh Desai COA's Excellence in documentation of architectural heritage IV Ar. Yagnik Bhatija Ar. Ronak Savla Ar. Neha Panchal Ar. Anisha Mehta harsht19@aoamumbai.in karishma@aoamumbai.in krishnak19@aoamumbai.in krissh19@aoamumbai.in palak19@aoamumbai.in prajaktap19@aoamumbai.in puneetm19@aoamumbai.in rashmita19@aoamumbai.in rasikas19@aoamumbai.in salonip19@aoamumbai.in vardhana19@aoamumbai.in viresh@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The Council of Architectecture (COA) has instituted an annual awards programme for excellence in documentation of architectural heritage in India. The COA Heritage Award aims to encourage interest and talent of students for understanding,Documenting of Heritage buildings. Narrative: The heritage destination of Moodabidri has been documented as a part of first year study tour intending to explore architecture as a derived concept of religion, commerce, identity, and ownership. Pondering upon the local lives and factual religious protocols, the study concludes in unsolved mysteries and conflicting statements developing the idea of COMPLEXITY and CONTRADICTION. Architectural visual continuity is experienced where houses offer a resemblance to that of the basadis. This was due to the fabric of the houses that created a similar ambiance, not only in the interiors but also from the exterior. Each structure flourished a self choreographed tale that unfolds all layers of the settlement that remain interconnected via people and the aura of spiritual esteem in its architectural shadow. A stitched glory of basadis and dwellings, the Celebrated Jain Kashi of Southern India is an amalgamation of rich culture, religion, and architecture. Amidst the rusty red laterite marvels, we experienced strong spiritual gestures not only in the aura of the place but also from the recital of every sculpted pillar, every areca nut cracking, the cast silhouette of the majestic Manasthamba, and rushing school buses in the narrow alleys of Basadis.

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Bhavya Mewada Architectural Theory V Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Nachiket Kalle bhavya19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : : The Ambaji Mata Temple is located in Gujarat between the breathtaking Gabbar Hills which is an open land and rugged terrain providing a powerful context to the temple. The Temple Complex is divided into 3 main zones : Entrance Gate , Open Transition Path and Temple. The Temple shines bright due to its marble laden material with a golden Shikhara at top , attracting like a sacred force. The Central Open Space and Sky cover enables worshippers to direct towards the main Temple Form. 1- The Gradation of voids and Transparency of Entrance Gate allows people to comprehend the importance of space , making it legible and safe. 2- The Central Arch Form corresponds with the sleek staircase to create the right amount of grasping quality. The Facade character formed with stone intricacy and simplistic monotony of color generates complexity to be able to read the elevation. 3- The Scale of Setting along with Marble as main material creates visual Balance and central open space , parallel shops , seating spaces provokes a comfortable spatial environment for worshippers to form a mental map for sequence. Ambaji Mata Temple, Gujarat

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Jayraj Mistry Architectural Representation and Detailing IV Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Harshada Shintre jayraj19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Harshada Shintre : : : : : : : : : : : The taxonomy of grids aims to understand the geometry and the logic that goes into the development of the grid structure. Then, combine the two logics and geometry for the outcome of the juxtaposed geometries. The basic grids consisted of a pattern by visual artist Tauba Auerbach, translation rotation by Julio Le Parc, artwork by Luiz Sacilotto, a four-fold pattern in Humayun's tomb, and musical serial composition by Lidy Prati. These artworks formed the basis for the creation of hybrid grids. The final gridscape drawing consists of one of the hybrid grids generated, the plan of the existing structure, and the field plan of ice hockey. By combining and layering all these grids, the internal divisions and the hybrid grid acts as an internal arrangement of the objects on the base plan, while the ice hockey player position marks the overall movement patterns in the entire space. So this exercise aims at understanding and then reimagining the basic logic to create an interesting illustration. Previous Next Taxonomy Of Grids 2

Email Semester Subject Student Name Himanshi Mittal Humanities V himanshi19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductor Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : 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 The Incident Chaos (Style: Expressionism)

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Pragati Shingade Architectural Representation and Detailing II Ar.Nikita Sharma pragati20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Shivani Mehta, Ar. Anisha Mehta, Ar. Ronak Savla, Ar. Nikita Sharma : : : : : : : : : : : The semester involved the understanding and exploration of 3 dimensional drawings. Exercise helped understanding the various representational styles. It started with simple isometric, axonometric views and further extended towards one-point and two-point perspectives. The process of each representation style first covered basics through small geometric forms followed by exercises including large rooms and localities. Further exploration was done by exploding methods to learn to represent the design in detail. Exercise focused on line weights, scale, dimension i.e. overall neatness of the drawing and understanding of the concepts of behind every representational drawing type Previous Next ARD Portfolio 2

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Nikita Jagzap Krishnendu Nair Swamini Gawad Hitashi Ambwani Anushri Patil Madhavi Kadam Architectural Building Services III Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Kanak Kashyap, Ar. Minal Gujjar nikita20@aoamumbai.in , krishnendun20@aoamumbai.in , swamini20@aoamumbai.in , hitashi20@aoamumbai.in , anushri20@aoamumbai.in , madhavi20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Let’s try and calculate it-for an I-phone -Starting right from scratch i.e., making of the mobile phone that includes selection of materials, making a prototype, testing phase, software installation, mass production of mobile phones, packaging followed by shipmen but what goes inside the mobile phone? The mobile phone contains few individual parts namely an antenna, LCD, keyboard, microphone, speaker, battery and most important circuit board. Hearing all this sounds very fancy but there is also a darker side to this. To find the material required for the parts the mobile phone companies involve a malpractice of child labor at various mines, one of them being the cobalt mines in Congo and only give the labourers subsistence wages for their work. The material required for the phone is sourced from all over the world. After the use of phone for a certain year the phone is recycled to a certain extent. The companies sent the metal part to the Melter melts the metals; precious metals are recovered while the other metals are burnt which led to carbon emission. So, the mobile phone actually costs a lot apart from its price What Is The Actual Cost Of Mobile Phone?

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Eshita Taggarsi Architectural Design Studio I Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar.Joel Roy, Miss. Teja Gavankar eshitat20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar.Joel Roy, Miss. Teja Gavankar : : : : : : : : : : : Throughout this exercise, we studied the relationship between body movement and space. Through this research process, we began to understand how space could adapt to the movement of the human body, respond to it, allow it to happen, but not force it, defining the relationship between the body and its movement in space. We began our investigation by studying various medieval & renaissance paintings and utilizing their diverse scenarios for the focus of our inquiry. We then re-create/enact and record various movements of the body in space and analyze them through chronophotography, which formed the basis to study and understand the structural and constituent elements of each movement. This methodology allowed to focus on qualitative and quantitative data, which can be further analyzed through technical drawings. We used these understandings to identify the activities related to these postures. Previous Next Body And Movement In Space 4

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Palak Bhattad Architectural Design IV Ar. Saurabh Jain palak19@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 : : : : : : : : : : : Blending Architecture with nature and humans, the Hospitable Crown is a camping site that combines the built with its users and surroundings. The design seamlessly integrates the built with the surrounding context, thus connecting them, both visually and physically, and enhancing the user experience. To bridge the users to nature, spaces are designed to follow a defined hierarchical pattern of open, semi-open, and closed zones that unfold gradually. The built form turns inwards and houses the user within it. The landscape design plays a major role in defining the axis of movement for the users. In addition to the concept of integrating the built with the unbuilt and users, it was essential to blend architecture with its vicinity to provide a living crown. The roof completely merges with the topography, which helps involve locals thereby providing them with jobs and enhancing their economy. This also helps visitors learn the local knowledge, and connect with its vicinity and nature, consequently increasing interaction and enhancing collective living. Previous Next Nisarga- Farm House 6