Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Shanaya Wadia Architectural Building Construction and Materials III Ar. Swapna Hankare shanaya20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. KV Parmeshwar Ar. Rohit Karekar Ar. Swapna Hankare Ar. Dhara Parekh : : : : : : : : : : : Plaster of Paris on its own is not strong enough to withstand tension. So is concrete. In order to understand the effect of reinforcement in concrete, two square slabs of the same dimensions were made using plaster of paris (P.O.P). In one of the slabs, a wire mesh was inserted and precaution was taken so that it would not be seen from any side. This is analogous to reinforcement bars in a concrete slab. After the slabs were fully dry, they were dropped from a height of 5 feet. Through this exercise, it is realised that with the embedding of the wire mesh, the structural strength of that slab increases and the amount of shattering reduces. Breakn’t

Previous Next Semester Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Ronak Savla IV, VI Studio Conductors : : : History features in our everyday life; from our religious rituals to our sporadic political affairs. Over the years, many narratives of India have been told. Their accounts, often biased, glorify the powerful and omit tales of others, thereby only offering a myopic (limited) insight into the stories of our people. This studio carries forward the learnings from ‘Objects Mumbai' where the research cell at AOA identifies, observes, and analyzes everyday objects in Mumbai and their role in the narrative of the city. 75 OBJECTS OF INDEPENDENT INDIA

Email Semester Subject Student Name Jeeva Shetti Humanities V jeeva19@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 Manifesting Dadaism (Style: Dadaism)

Enkindle Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Kaankshi Shah Technical Design IV Ar. Shripad Bhalerao, Ar. Karan Danda, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar kaankshi19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Shripad Bhalerao, Ar. Karan Danda, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : : : The exercise aims at the logic building required to generate forms using RCC as a material and to understand strengths, weaknesses and failures of using this material. Furthermore, it is synchronous with technology and conventional forms to advance forms. Along with developing formwork and other requisites to support the ideation and prototype process, this exercise also highlights innovation and detailing with the material, RCC. The exercise did put forward the implementation of theory into hand - on with the episode of the palpable essence of the material which evolved a greater apprehension of RCC as a material. This was the primary guide to the comprehension of the behavior of material via experimentation thereby enhancing pellucid analytical reasoning as an outcome of the exercise. Furthermore, acknowledging the construction process on a smaller scale. It was an attempt to appreciate the strengths and frailty offered to keep the exploration braced up.

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Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Bhavya Mewada Allied Design - Landscape IV Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Shruti Barve bhavya19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Shruti Barve : : : : : : : : : : : Landscape as Nature: The pristine elements of nature envisions one towards the limitless desert edge and the calm and clear sky where the wind ravages often and gusts the land as storms. This dynamic interface between elements enhances it to the fullest. Landscape as Habitat Habitat is a homogenous living cycle of flora, fauna and humans. The settlement is ever changing due to human activities and forces of nature of wind, light and precipitation which aid in choosing the apt location of life to flourish. This land transformation due to the forces generated two man made habitats in the location-rural based & fort structure which work in coordination. Landscape as system The place emanates a strong identity of a systematic structure. This system in return shapes the landform. This influence on land & water with respect to various hydrology and geological processes are evident in these areas. Kochi

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Krissh Chavan, Vaishnavi Gurnalkar, Krishna Khurusane, Prajakta Pai, Abhishek Suryavanshi Allied Design - Landscape IV Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Devayani Upasani, Ar. Swati Desai, Ar. Shweta Sonakia krissh19@aoamumbai.in , vaishnavi@aoamumbai.in , krishnak19@aoamumbai.in , prajaktap19@aoamumbai.in , abhisheks19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Devayani Upasani, Ar. Swati Desai, Ar. Shweta Sonakia : : : : : : : : : : : The site is a ravine, with granite mountains soaring heights, covered in pine forests, and the Storelva river flowing along the valley. The architecture is designed along an existing pathway that leads to the old mining sites. It is experienced as a journey along this pathway starting from the service buildings viz. The parking and toilets, then along the pathway a cafeteria and then the gallery museum and a staging area, the journey ends at the mining sites. The region exhibits difficult terrain but magnificent scenery, thus the placement of the structures is in accordance with creating vantage points to capture most of the diverse landscape from within, regardless of the terrain. The sites chosen are such that the sightlines from the individual structures do not disturb one another, and the structures though physically isolated remain visually connected (appear connected) as one approaches the journey. Landscape thus plays a key role in the experience from the outside and the architecture is simple black boxes that are supported on a laminated timber frame. The textural quality and color palette of the chosen materials is in conformity with the landscape, thus most of the material is sourced from the region itself such as the natural stone from Hardinger and local timber. The architect has intentionally used zinc as a material for certain features to connect the architecture with the mining industry. The project exhibits duality in multiple aspects, the stark difference between the experience of the landscape and the experience within the structures explores this aspect. The relationship between the landscape and architecture is also dual wherein at times the blackboxes complement the gray rock formations, and at times they stand out in contrast with the green cover (summer) another aspect of camouflage is experienced when snow takes over the landscape (winter). The journey along the pathway comprising discoveries and complexities uses landscape to create an experience that makes the users feel as strenuous as the life of the miners were. Variety of the landscape strives to be bound together as an experience, through the movement along the pathway unfolding Unity in the architecture of the individual pavilions. Allmannajuvet Zinc Museum By Peter Zumthor

Previous Next Semester Ar. Shruti Barve, Ar. Richa Raut IV, VI Studio Conductors : : : Mythology is a validation of experience, and it prevails along with time. Some call it stories, others have scientific reasoning, and few choose to remain oblivious. Myths have always been a part of our life. They do not point to a fact but beyond to something that informs it. The course intended to collect myths from various subjects like species, deities, ecosystems, cosmic beings, and habitations and to decipher and dissect each myth by putting forth the context, timeline, and purpose for it to appear. COLLECTING MYTHS

Previous Next Semester Ar. Swapna Hankare V Studio Conductors : : : Plants are living examples of the drama of life on the earth that hold value for the immense biodiversity of the planet. This project aims at creating awareness, identification and understanding of native species of plants through research, representation and analytical studies. A COMPENDUM OF BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATIONS

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Simran Ajgaonkar, Bhoomika Chaudhari, Atharva Girme Allied Design - Landscape IV Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Devayani Upasani, Ar. Swati Desai, Ar. Shweta Sonakia bhoomika@aoamumbai.in , atharvag19@aoamumbai.in , simrana@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Devayani Upasani, Ar. Swati Desai, Ar. Shweta Sonakia : : : : : : : : : : : What are upland hay meadows? Hay - Grass is primarily annually cut to procure fodder for livestock. Meadows - small to medium-sized grasses with wildflowers Upland - found on Moderately sloping sites between 200m and 400m altitude. They are commonly confused with grasslands, but upland hay meadows are Flowering grasslands with a rich diversity of species Cut annually for hay, keeping them short & medium-sized Can vary from half an acre to hundreds of acres And they do not have TREES! (why? Well, it's too cold or snowy for trees to grow However, climate change is causing these natural meadows to get overrun by trees.) The main picturesque feature is that they are covered with white pristine snow during the winters, blooming with bright flowers during the autumn, and lay with monochrome yellow ochre shades in summer, ready to be cut for hay. The community occurs in northern England, where many examples are in enclosed fields in upland areas, especially the northern Pennines - they occur as small patches on roadside verges, riverbanks, and hill slopes, but some occurrences are in enclosed fields within upland areas. Upland Hay Meadows

Remake and Remodel Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Ruchi Phatak Technical Design IV Ar. Shripad Bhalerao, Ar. Karan Danda, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar ruchi1@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Shripad Bhalerao, Ar. Karan Danda, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : : : The project is based upon exploring various forms and shapes using concrete, aggregate and reinforcements. The project started by making various sketches and finalising one form and figuring out the dimensions of the product. This was done by making process models using file-card material. The shapes were divided in two categories- span and height. The next step was to make moulds for making RCC models. The moulds were made from sunboard material. These moulds were filled with cement concrete and reinforcements of steel wires. The concrete took 2-3 days to dry up. The products were then de-moulded and documented.

Recreate Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Vaibhavi Tolamatti Technical Design IV Ar. Shripad Bhalerao, Ar. Karan Danda, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar vaibhavi19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Shripad Bhalerao, Ar. Karan Danda, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : : : This exercise was based on explorations in 3d compositions usings RCC cement as a material. We were taught to use the right amount of proportions to mix aggregate, water and cement to prepare the slurry. The initial ideas were based on sketches and smaller file-card models. Once the composition was fixed, final step was to make a cast to pour the concrete mixture in it. There were two types of models spanning along width and height. The sun board models fixed with adhesives were used as cement casts. After a couple of days they were demoulded when they were completely dried off, and the process was documented in the form of a video.