Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Bhavya Mewada, Mahir Amit Mody, Kaankshi Shah Allied Design - Landscape V Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Shruti Barve bhavyam19@aoamumbai.in , mahir19@aoamumbai.in , kaankshi19@mumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Shruti Barve : : : : : : : : : : : As part of an international competition, 1982-83, to revitalize the abandoned and undeveloped land from the French national wholesale meat market and slaughterhouse in Paris, France, Bernard Tschumi was chosen from over 470 entries including that of OMA/Rem Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, and Jean Nouvel. For Tschumi, Parc de la Villette was not meant to be a picturesque park reminiscent of centuries past; it was more of an open expanse that was meant to be explored and discovered by those that visited the site. Tschumi wanted the park to be a space for activity and interaction that would evoke a sense of freedom within a superimposed organization that would give the visitors points of reference. Parc de la Villette is designed with three principles of organization which Tschumi classifies as points, lines, and surfaces. The 135 acre site is organized spatially through a grid of 35 points, or what Tschumi calls follies. The series of follies give a dimensional and organizational quality to the park serving as points of reference. The repetitive nature of each folly, even though each one is unique and different, allow for the visitors to retain a sense of place through the large park. Parc De La Villette

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 : : : : : : : : : : : Grasslands are one of the most widespread of all the major vegetation types of the world. The grassland biomes cover more than 20% of the earth’s surface. The grass is their dominant natural vegetation, it is a terrestrial biome that features vast open spaces consisting of scattered small shrubs and trees. The majority of grasslands are located in tropical developing countries where they are particularly important to the livelihoods of some one billion poor people. Grasslands provide important services and roles including water catchments, biodiversity reserves, cultural and recreational needs, and potentially a carbon sink to alleviate greenhouse gas emissions. Ponds are under heterogeneous wetland typology Shallow, open-water wetlands are known locally by names such as ponds. A pond is a small area of still, freshwater. These small bodies of surface water, are less than about 7 ft in-depth and free of emergent plants, but often have floating-leaved vegetation. These wetlands and their fringing marshes can support relatively large populations of waterfowl, amphibians, and other animals. We studied and illustrated these landscape typologies through the lenses of Grain plan, textural quality, color palette, sky plane and light, associated fauna, how the landscape is perceived, and what kind of sense of enclosure it creates. Tropical Grasslands, Ponds

Previous Next Spiritual Screens (Top 50) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Vardhan Arora Architwist : House for a character IV vardhana19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the competition was to design a house based on a selected character. Narrative: The proposal of the Bungalow was conceptualized for a couple in their 50’s. Before the pandemic, they were living in their apartment in the city of Chennai. Up until their 50’s, they have experienced a hectic urban life. During the pandemic as they shift to work from home mode and a few years are left for their retirement so they decide to move to Pondicherry.The proposed design tries to incorporate spirituality in the spaces so as to enhance their post-urban city life. The planning is based on the traditional Indian courtyard house. The only difference being is that an open plan is adapted so as to have transparency between spaces. The design proposal has an RCC framed structure with filler slab – clay pot technology. The walls of the house are made from CSEB (Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks). This ensures a tranquil sense in spaces. The scale of the spaces; light; exposed materials; open plan and interior elements are used to ensure a sense of spirituality throughout the spaces. The main intent is to make the user adapt to large spaces; tranquility and spirituality as opposed to small apartments so as to enhance the post retirement experience.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Aakash Karade Technical Design IV Ar. K.V.Parmeshwar aakashk19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Geetesh Varte, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Pranay Bhavsar, Ar. K.V.Parmeshwar : : : : : : : : : : : The Project Was To Design The Structural Details And Elevations Of Truss. This Structure Is Taken From Previous Semester Ad Project Which Was Originally A School Building. A Part Of This Project That Is The Dining Area And The Multipurpose Area Was Taken. This Project Was All About Steel Structures And Its Connection Details With Steel- Beams, Stanchions, Gusset Plates, Angles, Etc. The Dining Area Has A Prate Truss Profile With A Curve From The Bottom Which Gives It A Beautiful Arched Look Over The Dining Area. This Area Also Has A Mezzanine Level Which Is Supported By Steel Sections Of Various Sizes Acting As Primary And Secondary Beams And Steel Joists. Further In The Details Section The Details Of Staircase, Toilet And Steel Connections Are Explained. The Other Structure Is A Multipurpose Area Again With A Large Span. This Has A Truss Profile Named Bow String The Name Itself Suggest Shaped Like A Bow. This Truss Alo Uses Hollow Pipe Sections As Previous Truss Which Are Light Weight, Strong, And Aesthetically Look Good From All Sides. Similarly As Earlier Details Of The Connections Are Explained In The Details Section Of The Project Structural drawings in steel 6

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Prathamesh Panchal, Rohan Aukrikar Environmental Studies IV Ar. Prerna Thakar rohan19@aoamumbai.in prathamesh19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Before starting with form exploration we analyzed the climate of the region in various aspects. After that we came up with a few conclusions such as preventing heating of space during summer months, allowing winter sun to enter the space , disallowance of direct sunlight into the house by making the house completely self shaded. Using cantilevers and trees for blocking hot winds were other design solutions. After this we came up with a few strategies which will serve as a passive characteristic to our design. The principles which we used in our design were maximum insulation, airtight construction, Rational use of the sun, comfort ventilation and stack effect. We also incorporated a design system of installing thermal water tubes in our design which absorbs and stores the sunlight in daytime and gives off heat energy during night. We then selected the materials , for wall construction we provided Autoclaved Aerated Blocks which provide insulation from harsh sunlight and also withstands the cold wind. Timber roofs were used to reduce the thermal bridge between interior and exterior. Newman, Australia

Teaching Assistants Group Members Soham Kushte , Varun Parthasarathy, Tejaswini Naik , Mrunali Teli, Gautami Pathrikar , Sumedh Uikey Tejaswini More, Chris Morzello , Resham Vichare, Sanskurti Jain, Dhruv Jadhav , Samruddhi Salokhe Priyanshi Hiran, Priyal Vasaiwala, Aditya Vaidya, Shruti Behlekar Studio Conductors Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Nikita Sharma, Ar. Chintan Shah, Ar. Yagnik Bathija, Ar. Mythili Kowshik Shetty, Ar. Rishi Vora, Ar. Esha Tipnis : : : : : : FIGHT FOR SIGHT That's there in an old, blind priest's life? Darkness, Dependence and a desire to see. But with Jack, my pal, I planned a heist, So this thirst of sight could be free. Is that Jack and Jill i hear!? Oh God! Jill knows about our crime! But it shocked me more when i heard Jack say "It was the priest, I didn't take a dime." My betrayed soul stumbled upon a rock, And rolled it down with the strength I did gather. Jack fell down and broke his crown, And Jill came tumbling after. Carefully stepping down I heard Jack's moans, Which led me towards the poisonous lake Fed him that death dealing water 'cause Oh lord! It was for this blind man's sake! Rolled him in the lake after scooping out his eyes, Hoped to see the world again before i died. When I said "Jack and Jill went up the hill, To fetch a pail of water", I lied. Previous Next Implicating Old Blind Priest

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.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Adish Rathod Design Dissertation IX Ar. Shripad Bhalerao adishr16@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/adishr_1627_1 : Studio Conductors : : : The idea for this Dissertation comes from a simple thought about expanding cities and the burden caused by rapid urbanisation. With these initial factors a relation could be drawn as to how these factors are leading to more unorganised jobs, leading to issues such as hunger and migration patterns which make life tougher for urban individuals. Having these basic issues in mind, the Dissertation dives deeper into how these factors affect the city in social and economic factors, leading to a larger picture of what lifestyle the people of the city lead and how accessible basic necessities such as food, recreational spaces are to the urban population. Thus the topic explores various interventions that can be carried out on various levels throughout the city, trying to integrate all stakeholders to share their knowledge, create circular systems and eventually create a sustainable community that helps transform these interventions into regular practice and involve as many people as they can to live a better urban life. Farming As A Means Of Community Building & Social Development

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Tasneem Vali Adwait Ambekar Devyani Parale Hetika Vani Isha Keni Pranay Kutal Pratima Wagh Riddhi Deshmukh Anushri Patil Megha Bhosale Architectural Building Services III Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Kanak Kashyap, Ar. Minal Gujjar tasneem20@aoamumbai.in , adwait20@aoamumbai.in , devyani20@aoamumbai.in , riddhi20@aoamumbai.in , isha20@aoamumbai.in , hetika20@aoamumbai.in , pranay20@aoamumbai.in , pratimaw20@aoamumbai.in , anushri20@aoamumbai.in , meghab20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : The exercise was to understand the traditional toilet system of a particular climatic zone. Our group was assigned to study the traditional toilet system of Uttar Pradesh, which comes under a composite climate zone. To achieve this, we analyzed the typical house layout of Varanasi. Its prominent feature is that the toilets, made of lakhori bricks and surkhi lime, are placed in the courtyard to provide a space for ventilation. The modern drainage method, Evapotranspiration toilets, was briefly addressed in our study. In this method, no human intervention is required to clean the tank. The poster further highlights the problems faced by the locals and the solutions they devised. Study Of Traditional Toilets In The Region Of Uttar Pradesh

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Kaankshi Shah Architectural Design V Ar. Anuradha Shah kaankshi19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Shruti Barve , Ar. Karan Danda , Ar. Anuradha Shah , Ar. Venkat Ashok, Ar. Pradeep Pavithran : : : : : : : : : : : The narrative deals with War as the semblance of a sense of survival with self-healing for the loss and celebration for the brave souls. It portrays the psychological memory for all for extreme aggression and destruction (Symbolic destruction) – The gruesome experience of 1917, helplessness and the need of survival. This is to focus on the memory of people and events to satisfy people’s psychological requirement with memorial behavior. To also cater to the space to act as a symbol – To rather not mourn the deaths but celebrate the lives of soldiers (To personify the pride to pay tribute). The Symbolic destruction is to highlight the importance of a symbol which attaches function giving emotion to that symbol constructed as a journey to instigate re – thinking of the concept of war and spread awareness among people about the specific events or places throughout history. Symbolism – Dynamism – Helplessness – Gruesome – Survival – Pride Previous Next 1917- An Expanse

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Michele Dias Architectural Representation and Detailing III Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad michele20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad : : : : : : : : : : : This project intended to study the drawings of the architect, James Sterling, and use them to express the AD design of an artist studio. James Sterling has produced some fascinating drawings with the help of various geometrical shapes and different line intensities. He highlights certain parts in his illustrations using solid colors, which creates an engaging composition. His unique axonometric views show the base of the structure. These aspects of his drawings have been adapted into the outcome of this project. Previous Next Drawing In Conversation 2

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Vanshika Arora, Priyanshi Hiran Architectural Design IX Ar. Esha Tipnis vanshikaa17@aoamumbai.in , priyanshih17@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Rajratna Jadhav, Ar. Rishi Vora, Ar. Hardik Dedhia, Ar. Ashley Fialho, Ar. Esha Tipnis, Ar. Mythili Kowshik-Shetty, Ar. Yagnik Bathija : : : : : : : : : : : The human activities along the water edge, come forth as one sided negotiation with the environment, which has disrupted the ecological balance. Successively, this is degrading the ecosystem. Over the past few years there have been substantial efforts to lessen the negative impacts caused by this imbalance. The concern then arises, how can we as architects intervene to throw light on this public issue and propose reliable solutions which promote a sustainable living environment. The functioning of the waste management sector in our nation sequentially proves inefficient owing to the large volumes of biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes being generated. The non -biodegradable plastic waste proves to be an ecological and environmental poison. On further research and analysis, we identified that the waste management techniques performed in urban parts of our country are largely informal, illegal and invisible. Recycling as a process is done in a rudimentary manner by the informal sectors. Thus, it is the requirement of the hour to scale up this organization by integrating and associating with the pre-existing factories in the locality and make this entire process technology-aided. Previous Next Work in Progress