Previous Next The Zest Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Harshil Jain Arch 8 Street A Float IX harshilj17@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the competition is to design a floating market. Narrative: Life began in a Single Cell. This cell was sufficient for all it needs. Cell division further led to the evolution of life. Trading became an important part of human life right from the time of Evolution. The advent of public markets is known from the times when humans started to engage themselves in trade. Today, with the increasing possibilities of Life on Mars and the threat of rising water levels due to Global Warming, life on the Earth remains a challenge. The proposal of our design roots to the cell as we intend to design a market where the future generations are able to understand life of the past, where the ocean pollutants become the energy source for them and a place which can adapt to the increasing water levels. The Netherlands is a country that has already tried to establish life on water which also becomes our site for the proposal.

The Archipelago of Concrete (2nd Place) Previous Next Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Laxaree Sawant ,Nidhi knot Neha Jayasanker Concrete in Architecture V neha19@aoamumbai.in , nidhik19@aoamumbai.in , laxaree19@aoamumbai.in . : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The competition, concrete in architecture is looking for a graphical representation and essay submissions on the important of concrete in architecture. Narrative: "Concrete in Architecture" is an architecture writing competition organized by Archiol in association with Artuminate. The brief for the same quotes,” What is the past, present, and future of concrete as a building material used in architectural construction?” The competition required us to submit a graphical representation and an essay on the importance of concrete. Since the brief was unspecific, our initial approach to the topic was basic and typical about concrete as a material. We were aware of its negative conceptions and how it is crowned to be depriving our surroundings, but we did not want to pivot around this. Hence our approach was to inspect concrete from a more neutral to a positive perspective. The essay relates to the current needs and diversity of concrete whilst highlighting the steps needed to make it more sustainable and environmentally friendly. We chose Mumbai as the prime protagonist. The juxtaposition of the two end spectrums of society in Mumbai exemplifies the disparities despite a common material factor. Since we also have a personal connection with Mumbai, we could give justice and deconstruct the ideology around concrete in a fresh perspective.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Aditya Shanbhag, Jayraj Mistry, Aayush Kapse Allied Design - Landscape V Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Shruti Barve aditya19@aoamumbai.in , aayush19@aoamumbai.in , jayraj19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Shruti Barve : : : : : : : : : : : Understanding the city spaces around the site , the site is centrally located on the seaside such that it brings the 3 parts of the city to a core congregation point . The approach road connects all the parts of the city to a single point . With the available green vacant spaces on the seaside, the city decided to increase its legacy of gardens in the city to the shores . Thus the green waterfront space was perfect to develop and bring the major tourist attraction. The space provided major connectivity to the roadways encouraging the view to attract the visitors. Major attractions around this site were Spottiswoode park , Pearl hill city park , Hong Lim park, Singapore cricket club, War memorial park and Singapore sports club. This shows the high amount of open spaces in the vicinity which can be extended to become the citys image. This site was thus highly suitable to become a city landmark space with high connectivity and the views offered. Also looking at the climatic conditions, it is suitable to bring up the ecosystem of nature into the site and its potential. Gardens By The Bay

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Mahir Mody Architectural Theory V Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Nachiket Kalle mahir19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : : Space syntax is a set of techniques for analyzing spatial layouts and human activity patterns in buildings and urban areas. It is also a set of theories linking space and society. Space syntax addresses where people are, how they move, how they adapt, how they develop and how they talk about occupying a space. This theory has been applied on a smaller scale in the study of our own residence, where we are mapping out the levels one has to encounter from the entrance of the building to your study space. Panchratna Building

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Kartika Pinjarkar Architectural Building Services V Ar. K.V. Parameshar kartikap19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Electricity is the flow of electric power or charge. It is the set of physical phenomena associated with the presence and motion of matter that has the property of electric charge. CONVENTIONAL SOURCES OF ELECTRICITY Conventional Sources of Energy are also known as non-renewable sources of energy and are available in limited quantities. These non-renewable sources of energy are the decaying matters, which take over hundreds of years to form, for example, coal, petroleum, etc. So, if they are depleted once, they can never be generated at a speed or pace, which could sustain their rate of consumption. NON-CONVENTIONAL/RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ELECTRICITY These are replenished by natural processes, that too continuously. The non-conventional sources of energy can’t be exhausted easily and can be generated at a constant rate for their use over and over again. Furthermore, these energy sources do not pollute the environment and natural surroundings and require less expenditure. A few examples of non-conventional sources of energy include wind energy, tidal energy, solar energy, geothermal energy, and biomass energy. The reason why they are also called renewable sources of energy lies in the fact that they can be produced or generated through natural processes, at a rate greater than or equal to the rate of their consumption. Sources of Electricity 2

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Cherie Dsouza Architectural Design Studio II Ar. Harshada Shintre cheried20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada shintre, Ar. Joel Roy, Ar. Amey mhatre : : : : : : : : : : : Throughout this exercise, various pavilions around the world were studied. One such pavilion was the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, built by Selgas Cano architects in 2015 in London. The pavilion was analyzed based on its structural framework, geometry, function, and materials. The circulation inside the pavilion, the user experience, and the richness of the spaces created due to colorful light reflections were researched and studied. A few references helped to understand quantitative data like proportions and measurements. The result was a set of plans, sections, elevations, and an isometric drawing that showed various aspects of the pavilion through different layers. Lastly, an expression drawing was developed, showing how the pavilion acts as a flexible space that attracts a lot of people every year through its intriguing aspects. Previous Next Understanding Architecture: Pavilion 1

Previous Next Language Cons(v)erv(s)ation (People's choice award) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Jigisha Soni ; Krissh Chavan ; Siddhi Shinde ; Vardhan Arora Uni Linguatheque IV jigishas@aoamumbai.in ; krissh19@aoamumbai.in ; siddhi19@aoamumbai.in ; vardhana19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the competition is to design a Language Centre in Newfoundland,Canada. Narrative: Language cons(v)erv(s)ation refers to the goal of the design proposal that is to achieve language conservation through “conversations”. The overall form is perceived as a monolith which is inspired by the concept of a 'Fort'. The design proposal also aims to achieve the tag of a tourist hub along with language preservation. St. Johns, Newfoundland is the easternmost point of the North-American continent, making it a very prominent location, geographically. The city's harbor and its commercial fishing ground attracted invaders through the Atlantic ocean. The site formerly held the Fort Townshend, which was built by the British colonists. A fort precinct stands witness to the cultural change and evolution of its region. It also symbolizes authority and responsibility. This design intervention aims to inculcate the idea of a modern-day linguistic fort that enables the people to converse ideas and stories and be an important medium in conserving languages and cultural identities.

Vihaan-Community Resilience shelters (Winner) Previous Next Email Guide Semester Competition Name Student Name Aditya Ikhe Hinal Solanki Madhura Karad Manan Seth Manav Sharma Shreya Tengle Shruti Bhat Tanvi Pimple Utkarsha Mali Varun Upadhye Harsh Suvarna (Pursuing B.E. Instrumentation) Arnav Patil (Pursuing B.E. Civil) Steve Rodrigo (Pursuing B.E. Mechanical) Minal Gajjar (Pursuing M.Arch Landscape) Solar Decathlon India 2020-21 V-VI Ar. Milind Amle Ar. Prerna Thacker Ar. Rohit Shinkre Ar. Shekoba Sanap adityai18@aoamumbai.in hinals18@aoamumbai.in madhurak17@aoamumbai.in manans18@aoamumbai.in manavs18@aoamumbai.in shreyat18@aoamumbai.in shruti18@aoamumbai.in tanvip18@aoamumbai.in utkarsham18@aoamumbai.in varunu18@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: Solar decathlon India invited students from Indian institutions to join forces to combat climate change by designing net zero energy-water buildings under various categories like multi family housing, resilience shelter, educational building. Narrative: Mumbai, a city of seven islands, is one of the biggest cities of India and is also the financial and entertainment capital of the country. Post-independence, these industries attracted people from all over the country in search of jobs. Flash floods/ seasonal floods trouble the city almost every year. This leaves many vulnerable populations without shelter and food. Thus, students from Rachana Sansad's academy of architecture propose a solution by identifying possible sites and campuses and redesigning them for better disaster management of the city. Our team has partnered with the BMC G- South Ward office of Mumbai to identify these vulnerable settlements and populations and provide adequate facilities in times of disasters. By using shipping containers, the design offers a rapid construction time frame and better structural resilience. Vihaan with the way it has been designed, is an efficient solution to absorb panicked people in difficult times, calm them down and accommodate them making them feel as if it's their home.

Previous Next Tiny Treetopia: Floating on the solitary island (Top 50) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Palavee Patil, Akanksha Sirsat Volume Zero Tree House VII palaveep18@aoamumbai.in , akanshas18@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: Volume Zero Tree House looks at redefining a home as an active part of Mother Nature, with all the necessary amenities. Narrative: Tiny Treetopia provides you with a utopian experience in a tiny but dreamy space. A place where you wake up to the quiet and serene view of the beach; a corner to get cosy with your book and cup of coffee; a place to break away from your mundane life and have conversations with loved ones gazing at the stars; it has it all. The site is located at Hutbay in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. It is an unexplored settlement in Little Andaman and is 120 kilometres by sea from Port Blair. The Site was chosen for its rare amalgamation of waterfront and forest at one place and for its connection with public amenities. The brief was to design a 400 sq. ft treehouse for two people. Workspace is provided near the living area to separate work and rest. The kitchen is provided between the living area and bedroom for snack breaks from work as well as midnight cravings. The bedroom has a cosy corner and leads to an open deck that acts as a break-out space. We used materials rooted in the history and culture of the place, i.e., bamboo, thatch and mud for building our treehouse.

Previous Next The Gateway & Circle (Winner) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Devam Ghatak, Shreesh Karmablekar , Shubham Rajput IIA DB II devamg20@aoamumbai.in , shreeshk20@aoamumbai.in , shubhamr20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the competition is to design an Entry Gate which acts as a landmark to the city of Risali. Narrative: THE GATEWAY & CIRCLE is a conceptual design for an Open Competition conducted by IIA. The competitors were asked to design or enhance the site of Late Rajiv Gandhi Chowk and Entrance Gateway for the newly formed Municipal Corporation- Resali (Bhilai) The form of Gateway is derived from a rigid cube that is molding itself into an elegant structure to support the overarching space frame, signifying one of the aspects- Transformation. The form of the circular roundabout has a hierarchy, signifying one of the aspects- Progress, adding visual interest to the form.

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Sandesh Jadhav, Bhavika Jakhotiya, Nikita Jagzap Foundation studio I Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Yagnik Bhatija, Ar. Mythili Shetty, Ar. Parnavi, Ar. Devayani Deshmukh nikita20@aoamumbai.in , bhavika20@aoamumbai.in , sandeshj20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : The flatlay of garbage exercise began with an interesting note. We became conscious of our usage of plastic and other products that are harmful to the environment. The product that was selected for our group was Pitambari, a very famous shining powder for cleaning utensils. We researched about its chemical contents. These contents were studied individually based on their location, manufacture, benefits, and harmful effects. To understand the actual cost of pitambari we decoded the cost extraction of raw materials, manufacturing process, packing, transportation. Finally, the primary and secondary user group was considered. The poster depicts the entire journey of one pitambari powder right from the extraction of raw materials to its disposal. It covers important aspects like its founders, users, different available forms, usage method, and benefits. The central graphic of a lady with 6 hands represents a woman doing multiple tasks quickly and efficiently. Similarly, one pitambari powder is used to clean multiple household things such as metal idols, diyas, steel, copper, brass, iron, silver, aluminum utensils. Pitambari

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