Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Harsh Dinesh Shah Design Dissertation IX Ar. Prof. Snehal Gaikwad harshs17@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/final_dd_book_spreads_ : Studio Conductors : : : In the last few decades, the domain of urbanization witnessed various revelations by city space practitioners, where advocacy for social sustainability became the key discourse. Throughout the cities’ evolution and adaptation; the cities rather demanded a more plastic approach for change, reducing sociability. The ephemeral exhibits and pop-up environments (PUEs) (Bertino, 2019) were advanced urban tools that devised a vehicle to advocate initial recognition for the city’s evolution as an emerging need for new infrastructures, new land uses, and new space availability. Led by migration and demographic change the PUEs manifest as an intersection between new city space’s customs and their habits. The research directs attention towards the use of more examinations led by temporary environments that scale for various social interactions and recognize newer interactions of the city dwellers. Moreover, the agencies of planning and spatial practitioners of the city space are themselves in a dilemma over whether to provide a healthy and socially sustainable city space by expanding the public space or by improvising the essential infrastructure. Cities that are widely congested are prone to lengthy bureaucratic and implementation procedures where the scope of upcoming developments can be tested by adaptation through PUEs. Thus, offering an opportunity to operationalize and mobilize imaginations of an expanded city space through temporal mechanisms and frameworks of pop-up environments, to facilitate both a healthy public space and short-term infrastructure. The idea of temporary urban space which is guided by the recent studies in the domain of pop-up environments (PUEs) and the framework (Bertino, 2019); examined for certain select projects such as the ‘add on. 20 Höhenmeter, 2005, Vienna, Austria’, propelled for an inquiry in the urban context of Mumbai. The city has also witnessed the open space, particularly the parks or the plazas transforming into formal and informal spaces for select activities. The informal interventions set cues for the anticipated and changing nature of sociability in the city. The social phenomenon is more accentuated at the unplanned places (Shroff, 2015), where the manifestation is temporary and comes into effect at a particular time. The architecture is envisioned in the interstitial time of urban evolution and newer formulations imagined for the neighbourhood’s pent-up demand for social and short-term public infrastructure. The location of intervention in the dense city centre of Mumbai, where extensive studies on patterns of informal interventions and social engagement are conducted offers a greater scope for experiments and also creates wider acceptability for an inclusive society. Keywords: Pop-up Environment(PUE), cityspace, public infrastructure, informal interventions, inclusivity. Pop-up environments [PUE] and the city space

Previous Next Solace in the Incomplete Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Harshwardhan Shivpurkar; Shakti Jadhav; Sharvil More; Shrutee Patil Reuse Italy IV harshwardhan19@aoamumbai.in ; shakti19@aoamumbai.in ; sharvilm19@aoamumbai.in ; shruteep19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: ReUse Italy has the long term goal of focusing the public attention on its issue, promoting cultural activities to bring back life into those ruins and activating reuse process. Narrative: The proposal puts forth a holistic program to introduce Grottole in an indigenous manner, making the ruined church a prime tourist destination while retaining its cultural identity. The design aims at glorifying the broken crown- Chiesa Diruta, a lost symbol of the town and reviving the past sentiments of the people while reconnecting them back to the church. Chiesa Diruta, acts as a focal point of the town offering a vantage point through which the entire village of Grottole is seen. Building on the cultural roots of the town with performing arts, ceramics and wine acting as aids, the proposal works towards reincarnating the town and its life. The use of wire mesh as a material is what works to capture the essence of the church. The wire mesh helps in completing the church without actually completing the building. This intervention allows the user to experience the space as a single entity without stealing away from the essence of the ruins. The church appears to be completed from far, but as the users approach closer to the church, they seem to connect with the ruins and experience them better.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Atharva Rotkar Design Dissertation IX Ar. Mythili Kowshik Shetty atharvar17@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/atharvar_47_dd_book_for_issuu : Studio Conductors : : : Every architectural movement is preceded by an art and literary movement. These are born out of various differences of opinions in schools of thought and the yearning to learn and explore further. Out of seven endophenotypes (behavioral traits) in mammals, ‘seek’ and ‘play’ are the ones common among all. ‘Seeking’ refers to the curiosity and it is only through this quality that we learn to question and discover new concepts. It was the curiosity in questioning an existing theory; Modernism, that led to the theory of Phenomenology being proposed. The origin of interest in this topic stemmed out of a similar curiosity to understand how certain spaces are designed that impart impactful experiences. Phenomenology in simple architectural terms translates to the quality of sensorially stimulating experience of space. In the last few decades, the approach has found its way into practice and has been extensively theorized. The theory has also found a scientific grounding in recent years and provides answers to the reason why the theory works when applied in spatial design. In the pursuit of enriching spaces with stimulatory experiences, the theory seems to have found application in numerous architectural typologies. In addition, the scientific standing ensures a promising success rate. However, the theory seems to cater majorly to ‘the human subject’. In other words, the theory is anthropocentric and seems to give consideration only to the human perception of space. Here laid the opportunity to inquire about the application of the theory and whether it can be further extended to all perceptive beings. Hence, the therianthropic (a mix of human and animal) subject of inquiry. Humans alone are not the only beings capable of space perception. However, most spaces are designed to cater to the human user despite there being a wide array of animals exposed to our architecture. In several cases, humans have employed the sensorial capabilities of other animals for their own occupation. An increasing amount of the human population has also allowed animals to live with them inside their homes as a part of their family. In such a case, it is almost selfish to assume that architectural space production is limited to human usage and perception. The thesis explores the possibility of expansion of the ‘subject’ of phenomenology and the validity of the proposal while trying to remain true to the postulates of the theory. By taking an example of the Canine-Human relationship, the research makes an attempt to act as a case in point for the theoretical enquiry of the application of phenomenology in therianthropic ‘subjects’. Exploring the applications Phenomenology in Therianthropic ‘subjects’

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Pradyumna Vikharankar Architectural Representation and Detailing IX Ar. Karan Danda , Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Shripad Bhalerao & Ar. Yashwant Pitkar prayumna17@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Karan Danda , Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Shripad Bhalerao & Ar. Yashwant Pitkar : : : : : : : : : : : The drawing is an amalgamation of two arguments wherein, Argument 01 talks about the current economic pattern in the nation that indicates evident prevalent of the sense of deprivation, in the population of rural as well as the emerging urban contexts of India, whereas, Argument 02 talks about the rural population, to be precise, drifting apart from the age old local construction methodologies due to the rising misconceptions of their households & methods being generalized as temporary solutions for a shelter. Merging the two arguments, it can be concluded that the ill effects of the existing economic pattern directly has an impact on the rural population & their local & traditional architectural practices. The rural population in the present day is quite efficiently targeted, influenced & manipulated by the commercialization agendas. Misconceptions rise up within the rural population, wherein owning commercialized goods & living an urban life are seen as measures of development. This gives rise to large scale migration of the rural population to the neighboring urban centers. Eventually this gives rise to mass Brain Drain in the rural contexts of the nation. As per the theory, Brain Drain at one end results in Brain Gain at the opposite end, thus maintaining an equilibrium. But, the mass migration is destined to urban centers of Tier 1 or 2, where the market is dominantly run & based on mass production, hence resulting in exploitation of the rural population. The existence & domination of mass producing industries negates the theory which hampers the equilibrium. Fragmenting down to rural architecture & rural economy, they function in parallel to eachother. If the economy revolves within the community or the village under consideration, based on the principles of self-sufficiency, a decentralized economic pattern can be achieved. The local governing bodies can ensure, through the government policies that are drafted in favor of rural development, the issues to be resolved on a grass root level, with the community, by the community & for the community. Previous Next Balanced Chaos

Previous Next Apparatus of Amusement Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Aum Gohil Thesis X Ar. Neha Panchal aumg16@aoamumbai.in Issuu Link https://issuu.com/aoa_confluence_2022/docs/apparatus_of_amusement_presentation : : : : : : : : : : : 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 : ‘Apparatus of Amusement’ started with the understanding of the age of Anthropocene and the impact that humans have on the surroundings, through the commodified world we live in. The consumerist strategies lead to a numb state of mindless consumption at the epitome of consumerist typology of the ‘shopping mall’. These extravagances lead to the collective notion of excesses termed as ‘waste’. The project challenges to reverse the conventional notion of retail in a hyper-mediated urban setting of Irla in Mumbai, by using the post-consumption objects in our ‘buy and discard’ society, oscillating roles of a consumer to provide radical solutions to move towards ‘circularity’ The project proposes at three scales- Repurpose decentralized system, Repurposing of the Prime mall and Irla street project intervention. The journey for the role-players starts with a path being chosen based on the anchors of the retail for post-consumption, plastic households, garments, fashion and smartphones electronics. The role-players go through individual processes to repurpose a specific object. The programmatic components include the wall of labor as protagonist, the apparatuses, the event space, the hall of experiments, and the labyrinth consumer’s playground. The project tries to reframe the role of humans in the social and ecological sphere as a shift in the current paradigm for decentralizing ways to manage our objects in our ‘buy and discard’ society.

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Sandesh Jadhav ,Srishti Khatwani , Khushi Pednekar , Swarangi Dharmadhikari, Isha Keni, Mohit Pandharkame Environmental Studies III Ar. Richa Raut mohit20@aoamumbai.in , sandeshj20@aoamumbai.in , swarangi20@aoamumbai.in , srishtik20@aoamumbai.in , isha20@aoamumbai.in , khushi20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Understanding the features of a vernacular architecture which support the climatic conditions of the region. Bhunga houses are round huts of Kutch and the real identity of Kutch desert areas. These beautiful houses are built by using mud and decorated with various things from inside and outside. The houses are built with respect to the hot and dry climate of Kutch. Features which respond to the climate, southwest wind direction and sparse rainfall of the region. These traditional bhunga always react as an arch against the forces applied from any direction during the earthquake. The poster explains each feature in detail. Bhunga Houses

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Ananya Nayak, Urja Arte Architectural Building Construction and Materials III Ar. Swapna Hankare ananyan20@aoamumbai.in urjaa20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar.K.V Parmeshwar Ar. Kanak Kashyap Ar. Rohit Karekar Ar. Swapna Hankare : : : : : : : : : : : The design of the gazebo aims at making use of beams with varied end conditions to reach a structurally sound design that gives the user a distinctive spatial experience. The split roof is the highlight of the structure, enabling part of the structure to act as a viewing deck. The other half allows the users to gaze at the stars through the skylight as they comfortably lay on the floor. A cantilever beam supports the viewing deck projecting from the roof, to ensure the safety of the users. Strategic placement of columns has resulted in creation of larger multifunctional spaces surrounded by smaller pockets of semi open areas. The planters in the structure give a sublime look to the space, while also establishing a visual accessibility across the ground floor and the dog legged staircase. Beyond the roof

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Pradyumna Vikharankar Design Dissertation IX Ar. Yashwant Pitkar prayumnav17@aoamumbai.in Issuu Link Ar. Rohit Shinkre, Ar. Shripad Bhalerao, Ar. Yashwant Pitkar, Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali, Ar. Nachiket Kalle, Ar. Shruti Barve, Ar. Akbar Biviji, Ar. Harshada Bapat Shintre : : : : : : : : : : : https://issuu.com/aoa_confluence_2022/docs/1740_pradyumna_v_dd_book_2021-22 : Studio Conductors : : : “India lives not in a handful of its cities, but in her 7,00,000 villages.” - Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi India emerged as an economic hub since the early 1990s post the economic liberalization. It opened the doors for free trade through the government policies in the name of development. Over the years these reforms have led to a centralized economy in the nation, recently leading the private organizations to influence the drafting of government policies. The effects of the centralized system is evidently seen through the “development” of the urban centres, solely. The development pattern depends on these urban centres which somehow have ill effects on the rural parts of the nation. This leads to an unhealthy connection between the rural & urban parts of India, usually in the form of Brain Drain, through the medium of migration. M.K.Gandhi through his writings & speeches always preached about the importance of a decentralized economy wherein the villages forms the foundation of nation building in all aspects. The Gandhian Philosophy of Decentralization aims to envision all the distinct authorization bodies at different levels to be on one equal platform, with equal delegation of authority, unlike the centralized system that follows a hierarchic pattern leading to discrepancies in terms of monetary as well as authorization factors. The enhancement of a decentralized system is a path ahead towards a sustainable habitat of the nation, not just economically, but also to attain a lovable living condition. REV[IV]AL : An Attempt to Re-think of an Ideal Village

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Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Jui Mhatre. Zayan Gulzar, Heet Shah Jinay Jain, Parth Bhutalia, Shrideep Kshirsagar Allied Design - Urban design VI Ar. Amey Ghosalkar, Ar. Nitesh Avhad, Ar. Harshad Bhatia juim17@aoamumbai.in , zayang18@aoamumbai.in , heets18@aoamumbai.in , jinay18@aoamumbai.in , parthb18@aoamumbai.in , shrideepk18@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Amey Ghosalkar, Ar. Nitesh Avhad, Ar. Harshad Bhatia : : : : : : : : : : : - Priyadarshni Park

Previous Next Semester Ar. Harshada Bapat Shintre VII, IX Studio Conductors : : : Mumbai is a large city made of a variety of neighborhood fabrics. The college project will be about analyzing these neighborhoods through their street participation and engagement with the built fabric of the people passing by. Students were tasked with mapping their localities and understanding the characteristics and language of the road networks inclusive of their neighborhood. STREET STORIES

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Ojaswi Chauthaiwale Design Dissertation IX Ar. Prof. Sanjay Mehta ojaswic17@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/ojaswi_08_ddbook : Studio Conductors : : : Nagpur is one of the largest producers of oranges in India and also exports to the rest of the world. The city is known as the ‘Orange city’ of the country. This unique identity is due to the peculiar variety of oranges cultivated in this region. Owing to the characteristics of the variety with origin in the city, Nagpur received the geographical Indication(GI) status for the same in 2014. Mandarin orange, also known as Nagpur santra now, is the common type of orange widely cultivated in the region. It was brought to Nagpur by the then ruler, towards the end of the 18th century. The fruit soon became very popular and Nagpur got known for its orange cultivation gaining a certain reputation in the Indian market. However, the identity is not exploited in a public realm. There is no identified platform between the farmers/producers and the citizens where they can market and share their experience of the entire process. It is only spoken about and can be heard in news articles. There is no place in and around the city through which the sense of identity can be perceived. Thus, there is a need to reinforce this identity and exploit it beyond the tag. The study revolves around understanding the farming scenario worldwide to further narrow it down at the city level. The process will also generate a dialogue with the farmers being the primary producers and understanding the obstacles faced by them in their occupation as a farmer. This will also aid to understand the scope of the fruit in the processing industry. The objective is to reduce the gap between farmer and consumer and allow direct benefits to the primary producer. The larger aim is to create an association for the people thereby strengthening the identity for the city holistically. The idea revolves around the farming and the allied programs that can be derived, considering orange as the key produce along with other crops depending on their coexistence. Developing various programs based on the scope of the fruit to engage the people in an interactive way, also building a farmer- consumer relationship. Such an intervention will not only motivate the farmers but also create tourism opportunities for the people through agriculture, consequently boosting the agricultural economy of the region. Such a series of developments will add a new layer to the city thus contributing towards its economy and identity for the future. Reinforcing Nagpur’s identity as ‘Orange city’, thereby creating a layer of citizen association.