Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Naomi Advani Architectural Design VI Ar. Swapna Hankare naomi18@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Mahesh Nilakh, Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Shekoba Sanap, Ar. Mahesh Khanolkar, Ar. Rupa Sheth, Ar. Rajan Kulkarni : : : : : : : : : : : The brief demanded a maritime university with other ancillary functions including laboratories, workshops, training spaces and a hostel for the students along with a museum which showcases the journey of the maritime field in all its glory. The biggest challenge for this project on a personal level was to deal with these two completely contrasting functions, one being a private, strict, disciplined system while the other being open to all the people who wish to visit it thus making it a very public endeavor. It was important to ensure that these functions get their due privacy and at the same time are not restricted by each other's presence. The uni-exhibition is an attempt to transform the university and its day-to-day functioning into an exhibit that allows the public, that is coming in to visit the museum, to visually interact with it without disturbing it. The museum in such a context has two prominent advantages, the first being its close proximity to the sea without which the field of maritime could not exist and second being a part of the university that ensures the continuity of the field. Together, these two made the past, present and future of maritime and thus, it became essential to exhibit them as well before introducing people to the museum. The context consists of petroleum plants and industrial facilities making the site fairly isolated from public contact, the main road being over 3km away from it. The introduction of the Trans-Harbor link, construction of which is currently underway, would connect Sewri to Navi Mumbai via a sea bridge which would bring in a lot of influx into Sewri. Consequently, the future prospect of Sewri is bright and thus, it was important to deal with built typology sensitively as it would set an example for the future development in the region. Previous Next Maritime Institute/ Veterinary Institute 5

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Sharayu Vinchurkar Architectural Representation and Detailing II Ar.Nikita Sharma sharayu20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Shivani Mehta, Ar. Anisha Mehta, Ar. Ronak Savla, Ar. Nikita Sharma : : : : : : : : : : : The graphic intends to convey the concept of the design for the given space. The design takes cues from the NIKE- mobile application. The space consists of different hexagonal cells each of which has a different experience. When a person looks at the space from outside, he can set a goal of what type of experience he wants. Out of these, the larger space is the common place where social interaction is the most prominent. People can sit or stand here and interact for a while. This place is accessible by jumping on the other cells, but one may also climb onto it directly from the ground. Thus, one can follow different ways to reach a particular goal cell. Hence the space is designed in a way to give a quick experience of social interactions and of setting goals. The graphic explains the same by means of repeating the elevation that would then portray different ways of interacting with the space designed. Previous Next Nike

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Avani Mandape Architectural Design VI Ar. Swapna Hankare avanim18@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Mahesh Nilakh, Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Shekoba Sanap, Ar. Mahesh Khanolkar, Ar. Rupa Sheth, Ar. Rajan Kulkarni : : : : : : : : : : : The project was to design a veterinary institute and hospital in the commercial suburb of Lower Parel in Mumbai. Nestled in the middle of the cosmopolitan, the main aim of the concept was to simulate a spatial relationship between humans and animals and establish a holistic environment of interaction and co-existence for both. After studying animal psychology extensively, the design incorporates various design interventions, aiding the same. Terracotta fins; and open and well-ventilated corridors are inspired by the vernacular built of old structures in Mumbai. The form is organic and curvilinear and aids in seamlessly connecting all the structures on the site thereby, fostering a link between its varied users. The external-internal connection has been devised diligently in several ways where humans and animals have a connection in some way, at all points. The green pockets blend in with the built and ultimately render a free-flowing openness amidst the two curved arms of the structure. Previous Next Maritime Institute/ Veterinary Institute 2

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Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Niket Vira Architectural Design VII Ar. Bhavya Gangar niketv18@aoamumbai.com Studio Conductors Ar. Prashant Sawant, Ar. Swati Choksi, Ar. Bhavya Gangar, Ar. Milind Amle, Ar. Sunil Sadekar, Ar. Snehal Gaikwad : : : : : : : : : : : The project was to create housing for the MLAs and MLA karyakartas visiting Mumbai annually. The project not only aimed at providing shelter but also at developing their personality. Ministers have a very tight schedule throughout the day thus, it is imperative for them to be highly disciplined, be in the best of their mental and physical health and be quick on their feet to process things quickly and clearly. Therefore, traits such as confidence, social skills, communication, leadership qualities and health of the MLA’s and their karyakartas needed to be developed using cognitive reframing of mind with the help of nature and designed landscaped areas. These trigger the five sensory organs, creating pleasant views. These thoughts instil feelings that enable healthy behaviour, giving them a fresh mindset forming a continuous cycle. The form of the building needed to be sleek and royal, giving a sense of belonging and acting as a landmark, hence inspirations from the Rashtrapati Bhavan were inculcated. With the site being located at Nariman Point (the western coastal edge of Mumbai), it enjoys proximity to prominent areas of South Mumbai like Colaba, Cuff Parade and World Trade Centre, which allows it to exploit the expansive panoramic views of the city and the sea from the higher floors. Previous Next MLA Housing and Business center

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Tasneem Vali Architectural Representation and Detailing II Ar.Nikita Sharma tasneem20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Shivani Mehta, Ar. Anisha Mehta, Ar. Ronak Savla, Ar. Nikita Sharma : : : : : : : : : : : Splitwise -a mobile application that allows one to easily split expenses, among a group of friends or acquaintances. The designed structure is a physical manifestation of the same with a unique user interface representing the various features of the app. The two striking features of the app are - how it allows one to make groups and balance debts. These have been portrayed in the form of three non-uniform cylinders, each representing a group of different sizes. Each cylinder consists of a platform and a ring that has a seesaw mechanism signifying the balancing and simplifying of debts which come across as the physical mass of the participants. The focus of the graphic was to show the functioning of each group and how people interact with it. The choice of an exploded lets one to view the inner working of the group with an overview of how each group has different heights and sizes. Humans have been represented in different colours to signify different interactions with the groups. A combination of leader lines and pop-outs have been used to further explain the minute attributes. Everything comes together to form a unified graphic. Previous Next Splitwise

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Miriam Thomas Architectural Design III Ar. Nachiket Kale, Ar. Amey Matre, Ar. Mehul Sanghavi, Ar. Anshu Choudhari, Ar. Amit Jain miriamt20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Nachiket Kale, Ar. Amey Matre, Ar. Mehul Sanghavi, Ar. Anshu Choudhari, Ar. Amit Jain : : : : : : : : : : : Set in the context of a quaint background hidden in nature, the house features many open spaces and quiet secluded nooks for each individual to practice their hobbies and interests, made of materials drawn from nature to bring in the idea of being grounded and close to their roots. Larger volumes and varying levels allow one to reimagine the space within and gives the idea of still being connected to another even when not in close proximity. The house would host an array of different functions and activities with each space flowing into each other and decorated with various curios collected and inherited over the years. The key forces of nature are embraced within this space - bursting with natural light and ventilation throughout the day. The transitioning from the exterior to the interiors would be seamless with the form being the carrier of movement. The movement of the sun brought in by various openings tells a different story throughout the day. A house that would grow, thrive, and fade back into nature along with its inhabitants. Previous Next The Transforming Habitat

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Aditya Shanbhag, Prathmesh Panchal Humanities V Ar. Harshada Shinte, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar aditya19@aoamumbai.in , prathamesh19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Harshada Shinte, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : : : The National Institute of Faith Leadership (NIFL) is an Islamic institution of education, research, dialogue and introspection, with a bold vision of questioning today’s interpretation of Architecture and how it addresses faith! The campus is envisaged as an ecosystem to evolve and modernize Islam, to reiterate traditional values that are relevant in contemporary times and reposition them in a secular, plural and national context. The basic form of this object on site is mass with a hole. A courtyard that allows light into the building as it celebrates the introverted magnificence of an Islamic institution. The breaking of the arch is synonymous with the opening of the mind from myths and traditions. The iconic entrance is celebrating just that; an arch in concrete removes the ‘key stone’ to liberate the form, allowing in light and space. The building consists of basic geometrical forms but their sheer volumes create a bold architectural impression. The labor force for the construction of the building comprised the followers of the client Mahmood Madani's preaching from the neighboring village. National Institute Of Faith And Leadership (NIFT)

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Shufa Ansari Technical design III Ar. Amey Ghosalkar, Ar. Nachiket Kalle shufaa20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Amey Ghosalkar, Ar. Nachiket Kalle : : : : : : : : : : : This exercise was to explore the techniques of building construction and it's construction details through this exercise we learnt about the various load distribution in an load bearing dome. The design of the dome was to distribute the compressive loads and to create a shell structure which was columnless in between. We explored the design by making physical model of this perticular exercise. Bucky

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Miriam Thomas Technical Design III Ar. Sulakshana Bhanusali miriamt20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, , Ar. Amey Ghosalkar,, Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali,, Ar. Nachiket Kalle, Ar. Nitesh Avadh : : : : : : : : : : : Through this exercise, we tried to understand the space, layout, and area required in order to facilitate different functions and activities in space. We looked at our existing bathrooms and the problems we face in using them then tried to redesign the same space by improving its layout, plumbing details, and aesthetics. Bathroom Project

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Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Palak Bhattad Technical Design V Ar. K.V. Parameshwar palak19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. K.V. Parameshwar, Ar. Milind Amle, Ar. Dhara Parekh, Ar. Pranay Bhavsar : : : : : : : : : : : The idea & focus of this exercise was to incorporate all the elements and learning’s of Building Construction & Building Services into the design. The Facade of the Clubhouse was to be designed using either Curtain Glazing/Dry Cladding or a combination of both. Also, the design had to incorporate a Canopy as the Entrance gesture of the building. The same building spaces were used to study and design Basic Services, Electrical Layout of the structure and Acoustical Services of the Auditorium. We were encouraged to explore new materials and design new details. The proposed Clubhouse is a G+1 structure with an ACP metal clad exterior and Sandwich panel Curtain Glazing system. A massive steel frame glass canopy greets visitors as they enter the edifice. Equitable lighting and acoustics are taken into account while designing spaces. The Structure and Services principles are applied to the project while exploring and inventing innovative ways to achieve the same. Club House for a Residential Complex 1