Bangar documentation (Winner) Previous Next Email Guide Semester Competition Name Student Name Anushka Satpalkar Heet Shah Hrithika Chandramauli Jinay Jain Neha Raut Priyanshi Vora Sharvari Joshi Shreya Tengle Shrideep kshirsagar Siddharth Dak Varada Avachat Vedika Shrirapure COA's Excellence in documentation of architectural heritage VI Ar. Amey Ghosalkar anushkas18@aoamumbai.in heets18@aoamumbai.in hrithikac18@aoamumbai.in jinay18@aoamumbai.in neha18@aoamumbai.in priyanshiv18@aoamumbai.in sharvari18@aoamumbai.in shreyat18@aoamumbai.in shrideepk18@aoamumbai.in siddharthd18@aoamumbai.in varada18@aoamumbai.in vedika18@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The Council of Architectecture (COA) has instituted an annual awards programme for excellence in documentation of architectural heritage in India. The COA Heritage Award aims to encourage interest and talent of students for understanding,Documenting of Heritage buildings. Narrative: Bangar is a village located in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. It has a total population of about 280 people wherein 60% of it is dominated by the women of the village. This village, located on the banks of River Nayar, is almost 700-900 years old. Most of the villagers are involved in agriculture and defence as their core occupation. It is a very old settlement with a rich cultural heritage. The settlement started at the age of the kings and continued to survive till date due to their rich cultural and traditional practices. The local Garhwali style of architecture is adopted in all their structures. In spite of the advent of urbanisation and modernisation, they still continue to use the traditional old materials and methods of construction keeping the traditional architecture intact. However, due to lack of services and opportunities, migration has become a major issue resulting in the gradual shrinking of the village. The settlements are homogeneous and it is this single tie which holds the entire village together. Bangar is the only village in the Garhwal district which is located in the valley. Over the years, there has been geographical and historical evolution in house planning as well as in street planning. There has also been unique construction and intricate detailing done, which have been documented and studied in detail.

Previous Next कथा कथन | Katha Kathan (Winner) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Pradyumna Vikharankar Riya Khinvasara Simran Ajgaonkar DAC Redefining Platitudes IX, II, V prayumnav17@aoamumbai.in riya20@aoamumbai.in simrana19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: Redefining Platitudes demands all members to choose an existing drawing or illustration from their previous projects and develop a narrative which is distinctive from the existing narrative of that project by exploring new mediums, textures, graphic styles, and rendering styles. Narrative: The world is engulfed with unending stories all around. The notion applies not only to humans, but each living creature, as well as a non-living object that exists. The existence of one forms a story in itself. All existing ingredients of this world play a role knowingly or unknowingly in these narrations. A story can be categorized into multiple divisions. Broadly, we can summarize them as, [a] a story that somehow evolves over the time based on some incidents that takes up its form through exaggerations & cooked up details, which can be termed as rumors. [b] a story that is told from ages which eventually doesn’t confine itself to just a storyline, but becomes a belief, ritual or a superstition that can be termed as mythological fictions. [c] a story that we live daily, nothing but our experiences. As such, these stories can be placed on a timeline irrespective of its factual nature. This timeline helps us understand the originality and additions that occur to the story and how a narrative unfolds. This crucial fluidity allows for permutations and combinations to exist that help us curate our own platform to explore and read the world in our own way.

Previous Next Academy's Recess - Unwind Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Jeel Patel Ojaswi Chauthaiwale DAC - Academy's Recess - Rethinking Amphitheatre Area VIII jeelp17@aoamumbai.in ojaswic17@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: Academy's Recess proposes the generation of architectural ideas for outdoor activities for the institution's amphitheatre area while retaining the original functionality of the space. Interaction and Activity in a natural environment is the key focus of the competition. Narrative: CONCEPT Amidst the everyday hustle of the academy, the one thing that is constant is the need for a break. The design of the amphitheatre revolves around the idea of creating niches of refreshment for the students. In the current scenario, the amphitheatre is under-utilized as it is not a part of the regular movement path. The design concept aims to provide a distraction from everyday stress by making the amphitheatre a point of social attraction. DESIGN The design creates spaces that cater to individuals as well as larger groups. The space as a whole is free for creative interactions and supports various activities. The waste containers and pipes provide a unique twist to the music corner. The exercise corner promotes a healthy way of relaxation. The free flowing curvilinear frame segregates these spaces but at the same time ties these corners together to provide porosity. The central arena encourages social interaction and public gathering activities. This combined with the cultural events and activities would make the amphitheatre an integral part of an academite's life.

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Teaching Assistants Group Members Kaumudi Chavan, Sanika Shetye, Chitrita Prusty, Divya Patil, Aarya Desale, Yash Kondvilkar, Ameya Morudkar, Bishal Agarwal, Mehek Goel, Neel Nafrey Atharva Rotkar, Ojaswi Chauthaiwale, Muskaan Ranwaka, Hiloni Sheth Studio Conductors Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Nikita Sharma, Ar. Chintan Shah, Ar. Yagnik Bathija, Ar. Mythili Kowshik Shetty, Ar. Rishi Vora, Ar. Esha Tipnis : : : : : : CONFLIC OF PERSPECTIVE From the grove built community amongst the nature through persistence It was its own kind of beautiful co-existence Now that they learnt the secrets of the grove, the aspirants observed them But they will preserve their old grove as it once preserved them An ancient myth resurfaced, vicious for both sides interest The aspirants desire debunking it to have local spirit crushed at best Jack, a notorious man, preaches it true As he laid back, watching the chaos brew Recalling the Astrologers word of doom, Jill resolves to protect the village from menacing loom Reddening her hands and plotting the mayhem's end The poisonous berries begin their course on her oblivious friend Jack and Jill went up the hill, to fetch a pail of water To quench his burning throat, to the well he brought her Pushing adamant Jack, as he begged her for the only antidote in town Realizing the unexpected betrayal, Jack fell down and broke his crown To absolve herself from the disaster Jill came tumbling after The myth of past is forever lost Jill won, but at what cost? Previous Next Implicating Jill

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Dhanashree Jadhav Allied Design - Landscape V Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Shruti Barve dhanashree19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Shruti Barve : : : : : : : : : : : The Exercises Aim To Design A Seating Area For Students, Faculty, Staff, And Visitors. The Challenge Was How Efficiently Someone Use The Small Area. With The Method Of Form Transformation Using Basic Shapes And Forms. We Studied The Various Types Of Grid Methods And Their Application In Landscape. There Were Various Types Of Grids In Landscape This Exercise Help Me In Understanding Of How The Ground, Middle, Overhead Layer Works In Landscape. Designing Breaks Down To The Narrative Which Helps Me To Decide The Type Of Grid I Want To Go Ahead With. Design Narrative: An Attempt To Enhance The Sense Of Place, Context, By Creating Different Zone By Using The Grid Method In Landscape. The Entire Patch Of The Plot Is Consists Of Three Zones In Which Users Can Experience Different Levels Of And It Is Achieved By Using Different Textures, Materials, Light Quality, Tree Covers, Grid Patterns, Colors. Zone A Is An Open Grass Lawn As It Welcomes You To Enter The Space This Will Give You An Experience Of Openness With The Seating And Besides That Wooden Pathway That Leads The User To The Next Zone. Zone B Has A Sand Bed For Pausing The User’s Movement And Along With That The Wooden Pathway Which Leads The User To The Next Zone. The Third Zone Is The Last Zone Where Maximum Seating Is Given As Privacy Is Concerned. This Zone Is A Semi-Enclosed Space With The Small Trees And Shrubs. The matrix

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Palak Bhattad Architectural Building Services IV Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Rohit Karekar palak19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Recycle it all no matter how small The main aim is to make people realize that the waste they throw can be utilized to its core to generate other products helpful to nature as well and this can only be done through the proper segregation and utilization of waste. Every household and every resident of each city and town should make it their habit to segregate waste into Wet/ kitchen waste, Dry Domestic waste, and Hazardous Domestic waste. 1. Taking Dry waste, for instance, Dry waste can be easily reused and recycled hence there should be an encouragement to reuse and recycle this waste. 2. The domestic hazardous waste should be burnt and converted to energy and fuels instead of dumping them in landfills 3. The wet waste should be used to make the soil fertile using vermicomposting and not thrown in compost pits. These are some of how waste can be reduced, reused, and recycled Ek din ki CM

Email Semester Subject Student Name Krissh Chavan Rohit Chopade Vaishnavi Gurnalkar Krishna Khurusane Prajakta Pai Abhishek Suryawanshi Allied Design - Landscape Design V krissh19@aoamumbai.in rohit19@aoamumbai.in vaishnavi19@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 story is an account of Bheem’s exploration in the sublime landscape of Yaksha Kingdom by the Alaknanda river in the Himalayas, blessed with the divineness of the lord of wealth, Kubera. The story involved varied landscape settings, from the wild dense forests to the elegant gardens and opulent caves. These descriptions added a strong visual quality to the story, serving as background to adventure, awe, love, and power. The transitions in the flora throughout the journey highlight the multiplicity and ruggedness balanced with the beauty of the lesser Himalayas and the Alaknanda river basin. The playful topography of dense Khirsu forests consist of the tall deodar trees, the flowers in the valleys, and the still covered pond-formed. The perceived order of the manicured garden and the formation of the cave palace shows the richness that landscapes of mythology embody. Previous Next Where Saugandhika Grows….

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Krishna Khurusane Architectural Design V Ar. Swapna Hankare krishnak19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Mahesh Khanolkar, Ar. Rajan Kulkarni, Ar. Rupa Sheth, Ar. Mahesh Nilakh, Ar. Ashley Fialho, Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Shekoba Sanap : : : : : : : : : : : The design brief asks the designer to intervene in sensitive scenic areas with a discourse that questions pre-existing concepts of work environments and elevates them to a whole new level by using the benefits of the digital age. The Faroe Islands' Netflix corporate den must transform the meaning of work for its employees by enabling new architectural identities, changing workspace attributes, a collaborative atmosphere, and offering opportunities for socio-cultural exchange. 'The Faroe frame' takes a twofold approach to be an Icon, paying homage to the Faroe region's socio-physical characteristics in every dimension conceivable, whether through the "Form that frames," the "Facade that reflects," the "Podium that connects," or the "Bridge that invites". Internally, the architecture takes inspiration from the geology of the Faroe Islands itself to create a space that flows like a continuous landscape at various levels, connected by intermittent bridges and staircases, with multi-level atriums and stepped spaces that create a sense of dynamism and community in the users. Previous Next Corporate Den By Netflix.Inc 2

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Srishti Khatwani Architectural Building Construction and Materials III Ar. KV Parmeshwar srishtik20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar.K.V Parmeshwar : : : : : : : : : : : Steel reinforcement gives a concrete structure the stability it needs. Steel and concrete act together to increase the structure's strength that withstands the induced forces. The exercise conducted was to verify this theory. Here, two similar concrete slabs were made. Wire mesh, which acts as a reinforcement, is added in one of the concrete slabs, and the other one remains without it. These slabs are then dropped from a height of 5 feet where the reinforced slab remained intact, whereas the other one shattered into fragments. This activity proves that the steel provides the tensile strength needed for the concrete and secures the construction firmly. P.O.P: trials to assess

Previous Next A.C.T.I.V.E. – Altering Cognition Through Interactive & Voluntary Engagement Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Kevin Shah Thesis X Ar. Snehal Gaikwad kevins16@aoamumbai.in Issuu Link https://issuu.com/aoa_confluence_2022/docs/kevin_shah_35_final_thesis_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 : Project Relevance: The project is an attempt towards reviving the social aspect in the daily lives of the habitants in Versova Koliwada by conservation and convergence of the existing patterns of livelihood. Inducing interdependent configurations of engagement keeping occupation and culture as catalysts will not only improve their cognitive capabilities, but also harness the declining sense of belonging and reduce threats of commodification that the community is facing or would face in the near future. Project Synopsis: The design focuses on creating a mélange of micro social transitional spaces that encourage cross interactions between the community members by reviving the traditional socialism aspect which somewhere has become Vulnerable and fast diminishing. The design forms a platform for exchange In terms of occupational, cultural & other ancillary topics. Creating a circuit of socialism within the design and around the design allows multiple points to activate ranging from micro social spaces ideal for one on one interaction to macro social volumetric spaces that can indulge the Entire community. There by increasing and reviving the existing social Essence of the community and in turn improving the overall work and living Environment & cognitive wellbeing.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Adish Rathod, Prajwal Satvidkar, Soham Tulaskar Technical Design IX Ar. Shripad Bhalerao, Ar. Karan Danda, Ar. Nitesh Avhad adishr16@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Shripad Bhalerao, Ar. Karan Danda, Ar. Nitesh Avhad : : : : : : : : : : : The Site was located at the Beruit Port affected by the Accidental blast, which destroyed most of its infrastructure, and the port became a ground zero for one of the worst tragedies faced by Lebanon. The idea of this project was to create design iterations as fast as possible, along with thinking about construction techniques and feasibility of material given the conditions on site. An edge on the port was selected to facilitate recreational activities on that front, creating a shelter for activities to happen below, having larger spans and more free space below, thus creating a much better transition between the outside and inside. These factors and the flow of people throughout the site allowed us to reiterate the form of the structure, along with material and construction factors, these parameters strongly dictated the form and member intervals of the structure, creating relevant details and how the structural members work was also one of the factors. Repurposing Beirut