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

ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE PROUDLY PRESENTS RESEARCH ORIENTATION READING CORNER ELECTIVE DESIGN TECHNICAL REPRESENTATION COMPETITIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS COLLEGE PROJECT EXTRA CURRICULAR Design Technical Competitions & Achievements College Project Extra Curricular Representation Research Elective Orientation Reading Corner Resonating with the spirit of 'Academites Dynamites', here we exhibit a reflection of how the Academy strives to establish a homogeneous combination of research, design, and representation in every step we take. Resonating with the spirit of 'Academites Dynamites', here we exhibit a reflection of how the Academy strives to establish a homogeneous combination of research, design, and representation in every step we take.

Email Semester Subject Student Name Himanshi Mittal Allied Design - Landscape Design IV himanshi19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Shruti Barve : : : : : : : : : The Rock Garden sits near Sukhna Lake. It consists of man-made interlinked waterfalls and many other sculptures that have been made of scrap and other kinds of waste (bottles, glasses, bangles, tiles, ceramic pots, sinks, electrical waste, broken pipes, etc.) which are placed in walled paths. In his spare time, Nek Chand started collecting materials from demolition sites around the city. He recycled these materials into his own vision of the divine kingdom of Sukrani, choosing a gorge in a forest near Sukhna Lake for his work. Rock Garden is major tourist attraction hotspot for Chandigarh. The play of landscape along with Nek-chands fantasy is exciting to study about. The synch of landscape amenities like waterfall, rocks, vegetation, sky cover, concrete, etc. makes the feel of space heavenly. Although one feels trapped in the experience of space yet there is sense of relief due to the landscape and accessibility of sky. Previous Next Rock Garden : A fantasy

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Prajwal Pembarti Design Dissertation IX Ar. Shripad Bhalerao prajwalp17@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/1731_prajwal_pembarti_dd_book : Studio Conductors : : : The textile industry has a unique place in India. It contributes on a larger scale to the growth and development of the Indian economy. It is one of the earliest to come into existence in India, it accounts for 14% of the total Industrial production, contributes to nearly 30% of the total exports and is the second largest employment generator after agriculture. Almost all the states in India have a characteristic feature in manufacturing their own textile fabric. From the Pashmina’s of Kashmir and Banarasi Silk of Uttar Pradesh in the north to Kalamkari of Andhra Pradesh and Kanjivaram of Tamil Nadu in the south varying from the Bnadhani of Gujarat and Paithani of Maharashtra in the west to the Sambhalpuri of Odisha and Jamdhani of West Bengal in the east, each of these fabrics have their own defined character which marks their symbol that emerges in each of its states. One of the styles which marks its symbol in the state of Maharashtra are the Solapuri Chaddars. It manufactures not only chaddars but also items such as, towels, terry towels, napkins and bedsheets have marked their symbol because of its strength and durability. They are made up of cotton, as cotton is grown on a larger scale in Solapur because of its favorable conditions. The city has evolved from the origin of mills to the use of handloom and powerloom sector and developing itself to the use of autolooms and rapier looms. The textile industry in Solapur provides employment to large number of laborers. Today hand - looms and powerlooms are used on a large scale, mostly powerlooms. The products manufactured from these equipment’s are exported all over the world. Also, the waste fabric isn’t thrown away, people use it to make handicraft items such as fabric lanterns, purses, bags, mobile covers, etc. To carry forward this legacy the proposal is to create the Textile Hub wherein, people can learn the entire process, handle the equipment’s, and understand the required marketing strategies. This proposal will not only be favourable for the people to learn but also to earn in the same space. It will also promote textiles which are made here and mark the presence of Solapuri textiles on a global scale. This research is divided into three parts wherein, first part talks about Solapur as a transit city, introduction of Solapuri textiles, history and literature review. The second part is about understanding the process, issues faced by the textile industry, introduction to handloom and power loom, activities and user analysis, skills and the organizers. The further stages talk about the case studies, proposal and site identification. The third part concludes the dissertation. THE TEXTILE HUB, a place to learn and earn

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Sarvesh Kambli, Aditya Srivastava Aishwarya Joshi Suyash Dhadiwal Riddhi Deshmukh Sanika Talekar Architectural Building Services III Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Kanak Kashyap, Ar. Minal Gujjar sarveshk20@aoamumbai.in , adityas20@aoamumbai.in , aishwarya20@aoamumbai.in , suyash20@aoamumbai.in , riddhi20@aoamumbai.in , sanikat20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Ladakh is a cold desert which faces a water crisis every summer. To this Sonam Wangchuk an Engineer and an Innovator came up with the idea of an Ice Stupa. A form of glacier grafting technique that creates artificial glaciers, used for storing winter water which would go rather waste in the form of conical heaps. Water in winters starts to freeze in a conical shape and feed the farms when the water is most needed by the farmers. What is Ice Stupa?

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Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Naomi Advani Architectural Design VI Ar. Swapna Hankare naomi18@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Mahesh Nilakh, Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Shekoba Sanap, Ar. Mahesh Khanolkar, Ar. Rupa Sheth, Ar. Rajan Kulkarni : : : : : : : : : : : The brief demanded a maritime university with other ancillary functions including laboratories, workshops, training spaces and a hostel for the students along with a museum which showcases the journey of the maritime field in all its glory. The biggest challenge for this project on a personal level was to deal with these two completely contrasting functions, one being a private, strict, disciplined system while the other being open to all the people who wish to visit it thus making it a very public endeavor. It was important to ensure that these functions get their due privacy and at the same time are not restricted by each other's presence. The uni-exhibition is an attempt to transform the university and its day-to-day functioning into an exhibit that allows the public, that is coming in to visit the museum, to visually interact with it without disturbing it. The museum in such a context has two prominent advantages, the first being its close proximity to the sea without which the field of maritime could not exist and second being a part of the university that ensures the continuity of the field. Together, these two made the past, present and future of maritime and thus, it became essential to exhibit them as well before introducing people to the museum. The context consists of petroleum plants and industrial facilities making the site fairly isolated from public contact, the main road being over 3km away from it. The introduction of the Trans-Harbor link, construction of which is currently underway, would connect Sewri to Navi Mumbai via a sea bridge which would bring in a lot of influx into Sewri. Consequently, the future prospect of Sewri is bright and thus, it was important to deal with built typology sensitively as it would set an example for the future development in the region. Previous Next Maritime Institute/ Veterinary Institute 5

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Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Avani Mandape Architectural Design VI Ar. Swapna Hankare avanim18@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Mahesh Nilakh, Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Shekoba Sanap, Ar. Mahesh Khanolkar, Ar. Rupa Sheth, Ar. Rajan Kulkarni : : : : : : : : : : : The project was to design a veterinary institute and hospital in the commercial suburb of Lower Parel in Mumbai. Nestled in the middle of the cosmopolitan, the main aim of the concept was to simulate a spatial relationship between humans and animals and establish a holistic environment of interaction and co-existence for both. After studying animal psychology extensively, the design incorporates various design interventions, aiding the same. Terracotta fins; and open and well-ventilated corridors are inspired by the vernacular built of old structures in Mumbai. The form is organic and curvilinear and aids in seamlessly connecting all the structures on the site thereby, fostering a link between its varied users. The external-internal connection has been devised diligently in several ways where humans and animals have a connection in some way, at all points. The green pockets blend in with the built and ultimately render a free-flowing openness amidst the two curved arms of the structure. Previous Next Maritime Institute/ Veterinary Institute 2

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Shufa Ansari Technical design III Ar. Amey Ghosalkar, Ar. Nachiket Kalle shufaa20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Amey Ghosalkar, Ar. Nachiket Kalle : : : : : : : : : : : This exercise was to explore the techniques of building construction and it's construction details through this exercise we learnt about the various load distribution in an load bearing dome. The design of the dome was to distribute the compressive loads and to create a shell structure which was columnless in between. We explored the design by making physical model of this perticular exercise. Bucky