Previous Next Semester Ar. Shruti Barve III, V, VII, IX Studio Conductors : : : The College Project attempts to understand ‘Indianness’ of Indian Art. Course proceeds by stimulating lectures detailing various aspects of Indian thoughts, form meaning and content, conception of universe, craftsman and artist, revealing philosophy and culture of subcontinent through magnificent examples of art; be it literature, sculpture, architecture, painting. INDIAN ART

Previous Next Semester Ar. Rohit Shinkre VI Studio Conductors : : : This CP looks at the importance of informality and the tools and practices of urbanism. Students will perform their research and discussions on various relevant topics and will propose design and planning ideas to support informality as a means of inclusiveness. INFORMALITY AND URBANISM

Email Semester Subject Student Name Aashi Jain Tech Design V aashi19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Harshada Shintre : : : : : : : : : The First Illustration Is A Representation In The Style Of Frank Llyod Wright , Characterized By Hand-Drawn Coloured One-Point Perspective Drawing. The Drawing Depicts Architectural Scheme & Functions Of The Building And With A Perspective View It Showcases The Activities Being Performed Inside The Building. The Viewer Can Grasp The Depth Of The Building Due To Its Semi-Open Envelope And An Open Floor Plan. The Light Colour Shades For The Context Ecology And The Structural Systems Defines The Building’s Purpose And Its Form As An Architectural Value. The Second Illustration Is A Representation In The Style Of Arata Isozaki , Characterized By Strong Geometric Form Along With The Shadows As A Key Element Of The Building Scheme. The Drawing Focuses On The Exterior Form Of The Building, Highlighted In Red And Its Elevational Expression. The View Point For The Drawing Allows To Grasp The Scale And The Horizontality In Relation To The Ground & Sky Being The Background For This Architectural Foreground. Previous Next Arithmetic Modes Representation 1

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Shanaya Wadia, Samruddhi Shinde, Nachiket Amonkar Foundation Studio I Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Yagnik Bathija shanaya20@aoamumbai.in , samruddhi20@aoamumbai.in , nachiket20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Anisha Mehta, Ar. Ronak Savla, Ar. Devayani Deshmukh Upasani, Ar. Mythili Shetty, Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Parnavi Karandikar, Ar. Rishi Vora, Ar. Shivani Mehta, Ar. Yagnik Bathija : : : : : : : : : : : Teamwork was our core intent and, performing tasks (previously: assigning tasks) and organising data were our two chosen functions. The user performs the task of organising the cubes to create a smooth way that reaches the top. Teamwork is necessary to plan the organisation of the cubes and then the users individually slide the blocks as decided. The space made of grids has a rectangular base of 4.5 x 3 metres and a height of 3 metres. Thus, the overall volume is 40.5 cubic metres. There are six levels, each at 0.5 metres high. The number of cubes on each level decreases from the bottom to the top. The blocks are to be slid along the horizontal axis only. The effort added was to develop a recreational and leisure space within labour camps for the working men. Keeping the activity these people are involved in, the idea of hybridising our two functions is blended to provide relaxation amenities employing pushing, sliding, and shifting dynamic solids to reach a common goal. interACT

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Aashi Jain Architectural Design IV Ar. Rishi Vora aashi19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Nachiket Kalle, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar , Ar. Amit Jain, Ar. Rishi Vora, Ar. Mehul Sanghvi : : : : : : : : : : : The site is situated at Goregaon (East) near film city. The Basti adjacent to the plot gives us a sense of community living or people having similar expectations from the society coming together to enhance this experience of living. The Basti and the IGIDR campus on the site are two examples where people having similar aspirations come together to live in a community. They live together and share their experiences, joy, sorrow, etc. Units come together to form space and the space enhances the experience of co-living. The units are either stacked, interlocked, or arranged in a way that maximizes interaction. Even during ancient times, the hunters would come together because they had some similar goals, and working in a group would provide them security and efficiency. They would form small groups and live together and this would suffice their needs as a community. They would build tents, houses and shelters such that it could enhance their interaction and workrate and help communicate better together. A similar concept is seen in the Basti. A sense of oneness, togetherness, and security is achieved through this! Previous Next Adaptable Units

Previous Next Pollinators and the City Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Anushri Shetty Thesis X Ar. Snehal Gaikwad anushris16@aoamumbai.in Issuu Link https://issuu.com/aoa_confluence_2022/docs/38_anushri_shetty_presentation_1_compressed : : : : : : : : : : : 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 : Studio Conductors : : : Video Links : Increasing global urbanization has resulted in the decline of local biodiversity and suitable habitat for wild flora and fauna. Indigenous bees in particular are poorly understood and treated as pests. The lack of baseline information in India, encumbers the scientists who monitor their movements and fluctuations in population. In this study, melittological data has been compared and analysed to generate methods to integrate bees within the urban matrix in order to maintain the ecological balance of our metropolitan surroundings and build resilient cities. By comparing various biodiversity measures between open land and dense urban sites, through the lens of architectural mediation, a hypothesis was generated to provide and protect habitats of indigenous bee species. Urban interventions such as pollinator pathways, biodiverse green roofs etc, as potential avenues to provide patches of good-quality habitat to indigenous bees in highly developed regions have been discussed. Concerns regarding the phenomenon of nature deficit disorder have been addressed through the function of a Melittology center allied with a market, where citizens can view firsthand the impact of pollinators on their produce. Furthermore implications for pollinator conservation and urban agricultural production are discussed. Keywords: Pollinator conservation; urban biodiversity; indigenous bees; habitat loss; urban agriculture; food security, resilient city, nature deficit disorder.

Previous Next In-between Afterlife Terminal Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Palavee Patil, Suraj Ighe, Satya Sharma Big Thing :After Life Terminal IV palaveep18@aoamumbai.in , suraji18@aoamumbai.in , satyas18@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The competition explores various different theories of philosophy and expresses it through proposing an imaginative typology for all belief systems that serves as an arrival space for all souls before they embark on their journey of afterlife. Narrative: The Idea of afterlife begins with immortal memories which are taken over by excitement about life beyond.The soul starts it journey from human vessel in form of dispersed energy which is summoned and compressed to spherical form at arrival space by spherical capsule summoners .As it swooshes out towards a central hall it starts recollecting its memories and emotions.Stepping in the central hall the vibes here ignites excitement about life beyond and memories starts fading.The central hall represent the tree of life ,its lights that lits with every new life born and dims with its way towards end.It holds record for whole life of person.This record is passed on with souls..The central spire throws a divine light continuously that creates excitement about what’s inside.Through the divine falling waters the inherited records from central hall decides its further path. The central spire has a infinity light ray passing through center which excites them towards final leave to their new journey.They curiously move along the stairs to finally disperse to their afterlife .The twist here is that the souls experience the same excitement of afterlife without noticing that they actually changed paths according to their deeds .The one going to negative space have turned upside down which is still upside for them towards new life and is a new beginning.The bridge that remains firm in between shows that the initial path was same while it was them who decided the further paths with their deeds.Despite of this ,the departure for both remains as a exciting part for a new beginning of life towards light.Stairs at top opens through and through showing the break through from all barriers of life.

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Mahir Mody, Sukriti Sharma Environmental Studies IV Ar. Prerna Thakar mahir19@aoamumbai.in , sukriti19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : This project aims at creating a residential co-living facility, for 6-8 students, where there are dedicated spaces for relaxing, sleeping and studying, and the user can experience comfort inside, albeit the climate outside is extreme. Thorough climatic analysis, with study of wind, rain, sun and heat patterns were considered to make design interventions. A dedicated courtyard space in the central zone and periphery of the living room has been proposed, that ushers fresh air circulation throughout the building and indoor plantations of a specific type that absorb moisture and control humidity. ( palms,orchids,spider plant, cactus, aloe vera). Natural materials such as brick, bamboo and stone have been incorporated with glass to merge with existing context. A brick jali has been utilized, for a dual purpose of providing ventilation as well privacy, as well. Residential Co-Living Facility In Antananarivo, Madagascar

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Ameya Thanawala Technical Design IV Ar. Rohit Karekar ameyat19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Geetesh Varte, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Pranay Bhavsar, Ar. K.V.Parmeshwar : : : : : : : : : : : The Project puts forward a challenge of detailing a shell (originally a masonry vault) in Structural Steel. This material opens up a broad range of design choices and exploration with the structural systems. The structure rests on a foundation which consists of abutments for the shell and isolated footings of the stanchions interconnected to form a strong resilient foundation. The Columns are placed in such a way that with beams it facilitates the making of the flowy mezzanine. The shell has structural members from edge lamella to primary, secondary forming a square grid. The alternate roofing of G.F.R.C. panels and glass panels flood the space with light and create a transcedental space quality. The staircase takes advantage of rolled steel sections to create a curved cantilevered staircase connecting the levels. The Project also explores Urine Diverting Dry Toilets across Two levels and resolves the waste management and segregation. The byproducts are used in the farms on the site itself. The roof drainage is catered to with a rain water collection puddles which harvest water and take it to the harvesting tank. Thus the structural technology creates an iconic image for the school at the same time generates products beneficial to the school. Undulating Envelope

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Mahir Amit Mody Architectural Building Services V Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali & Nitesh Avadh mahir19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali & Ar. Nitesh Avadh : : : : : : : : : : : This project is a photo study of the electrical service system & its components, in our residential building and in our own house. The process of identification of the sub-station and transformers to know their current carrying capacity. The path of electrical lines followed from meter room to various systems such as, fire fighting systems, lifts, building compound lights and most importantly into electrical ducts for distribution into the house. Panchratna Building

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Miriam Thomas Architectural Representation and Detailing III Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad miriamt20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad : : : : : : : : : : : We began by using the architectural outcomes of our previous AD studio. After being assigned architects Carolina Beevor and Robert Mull, I chose one of his drawings and analyzed it. The challenge of the drawing was to understand the context and patterns involved in the architect’s depiction of a large exhibition space or shopping complex and to apply it to a much smaller studio space, void of symmetry and repetition in its basic form. Previous Next Drawing In Conversation 4