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 Vardhan Arora, Palak Bhattad, Tarika Deshpande, Anjali Karpate, Aakash Kharade, Vaibhavi Khedkar, Puneet Maru, Laxaree Sawant, Harsh Tank, Pranali Thool Humanities IV Ar.Manjushree Desai, Ar. Ronak Savla vardhana19@aoamumbai.in , palak19@aoamumbai.in , tarika19@aoamumbai.in , anjali19@aoamumbai.in , aakashk19@aoamumbai.in , vaibhavi@aoamumbai.in , puneetm19@aoamumbai.in , laxaree19@aoamumbai.in , harsht19@aoamumbai.in , pranali19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar.Manjushree Desai, Ar. Ronak Savla : : : : : : : : : : : Architecture and Politics are two sides of the same coin. The architecture of an era gives us an in-depth insight into the political and cultural fabric of the society in those times. The desire of the early rulers to dominate and leave a lasting impression manifests itself in the architecture of those times. Starting from the division of northern India into 16 Mahajanapadas and the co-existence of the Chera, Chola and Pandya dynasty in the south, the period from 550 BC to 0 AD is one marked with tumult across the land of India, from mass religious conversions to the burning down of monasteries. Rivalries and alliances resulted in many architectural interventions, some of which, like the Kallanai Dam, or the Grand Anicut Canal, are still in use today in perfect condition. Our country's national emblem also belongs to this era, exemplifying the impact left for generations on politics and architecture. Architecture and Politics (550 B.C - 0 A.D)

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Kaankshi Shah Technical Design IV Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali, Ar. Prerna Thacker, Ar. Tushar Shetty kaankshi19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali, , Ar. Prerna Thacker , Ar. Tushar Shetty : : : : : : : : : : : The exercise aims to have an understanding of Plumbing systems - the design, installation, construction, replacement, service, repair, alteration, or modification of the pipes, fixtures, and other apparatus used for bringing the water supply into a building and removing liquid and water-carried wastes from a building which also includes the installation and connection of gas piping. These are broadly classified as water supply system, drainage system, storm water drainage system and rainwater harvesting. Amenities

Previous Next Semester - VII, IX Studio Conductors : : : Harita - The Green Footprint Fellowship was presented by Project Mumbai in collaboration with the Ministry of Mumbai's Magic with the support of MCGM. The College Project attempts to map and grade-scale parks and recreational grounds across 24 wards of Mumbai. Students received training and learning in understanding the parameters of mapping and survey, including sessions with industry experts. It was an opportunity for the youth to become future urban sustainability champions and contribute towards building a green and habitable city for all. HARITA - THE GREEN FOOTPRINT FELLOWSHIP

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Sanika Talekar Allied Design - Interior Design III Ar. Rohit Karekar sanikat20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Esha Tipnis, Ar. Rishit Jain, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Shilpa Daga, Ar. Jay Mali : : : : : : : : : : : Rohit is a food enthusiast who turned into a home chef in the 2020 pandemic. He lives with his wife and house help, who helps him in his business. His profession and their minimalistic yet traditional thoughts largely shaped the character of the spaces. The kitchen opened up to the dining area, creating the heart of the house. The kitchen accommodates his needs of having a space for online workshops with proper lighting. Their friends can enjoy Rohit’s delicacies in the dining area or hang out on the balcony while enjoying the sea view. The temporary setting for the maid forms her own space without impeding their privacy. The bedroom has a calm mood, with the bed being a blend of brass leg ends and intricate columns. The bathroom follows a similar theme of minimalism broken by patterned backsplash tiles. Slight curves break the minimalism and tie everything together. Overall, the minimalist and traditional elements coalesce into a distinctive character added to the home. Coalesce

Previous Next Living On The Sledge Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Khushi Patel, Riya Godambe, Aastha Sinha Volume Zero Tiny House V khuship18@aoamumbai.in , riyag18@aoamumbai.in , aasthas18@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The Tiny House Movement seeks to revamp the notions of a home, ones personal sanctuary through innovations in design and technology. Narrative: Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole. One of the world’s northernmost inhabited areas, it's known for its remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, a great example of how people can live in the most inhospitable places. Its serene environment serves as a blank canvas for the creative minds and the northern lights attract tourists all year round. These portable tiny homes are meant to be used as flexible work spaces for photographers, artists, stargazers and tourists alike. The concept was to combine off-grid living with Working and to design a self-contained space big enough to call home, yet small enough to take anywhere. A site where ‘nature decides everything and we are the guests’, so also these houses are portable, sustainable and allow occupants to connect with nature.

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 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