Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Ameya Thanawala Architectural Design V Ar. Swapna Hankare ameyat19@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 : : : : : : : : : : : Imagine a workspace that is not engaging and affects one's physical and mental health? This simple question led to developing an Activity-based workplace’ approach with work-life balance, network learning, Interactions, and a sense of community. An Activity-based workplace aids in one’s personal and collaborative growth. It is a mix of open, semi-open, and private spaces for each user. Thus, having connectivity as well as buffers, nooks, and niches, level of privacy, and proximity of spaces considering the needs of all users was crucial. Situated on Topea island of Bora Bora islands, the site is a tropical wonder. It overlooks the lagoon water and the mighty mount Otemanu backing it. The Design derives cues from topography, vegetation and then tries to integrate them with Spaces and Netflix’s work philosophy. This results in an amorphous structure with varied volumes and space qualities making it fun and functional for the users. The project focuses on accessibility, inclusivity, and socio-economic fundamentals. The Design also delves into Interior Architecture, Landscape architecture, and Structural design in detail to bring out the best for the client. Previous Next Corporate Den By Netflix.Inc 1

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Sharayu Vinchurkar Architectural Representation and Detailing II Ar.Nikita Sharma sharayu20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Shivani Mehta, Ar. Anisha Mehta, Ar. Ronak Savla, Ar. Nikita Sharma : : : : : : : : : : : The graphic intends to convey the concept of the design for the given space. The design takes cues from the NIKE- mobile application. The space consists of different hexagonal cells each of which has a different experience. When a person looks at the space from outside, he can set a goal of what type of experience he wants. Out of these, the larger space is the common place where social interaction is the most prominent. People can sit or stand here and interact for a while. This place is accessible by jumping on the other cells, but one may also climb onto it directly from the ground. Thus, one can follow different ways to reach a particular goal cell. Hence the space is designed in a way to give a quick experience of social interactions and of setting goals. The graphic explains the same by means of repeating the elevation that would then portray different ways of interacting with the space designed. Previous Next Nike

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Kevin John Architectural Design Studio II Ar. Joey Roy kevinj20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada shintre, Ar. Joel Roy, Ar. Amey mhatre : : : : : : : : : : : Through the course of this exercise the students had to study various pavilions that have been installed around the world. The pavilion assigned to me was the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2002 by Toyo Ito, Cecil Balmond and Arup. The main aim of the design of this pavilion was to transform the most ordinary spatial form, a cuboid, to something extraordinary. The architects used a network of lines and velocities to criss-cross through the Pavilion’s box shape. A specially developed algorithm was used to construct the structure of the pavilion: half to a third of adjacent sides of the square, which quickly resulted in a pattern of many crossings. The lines and crossings became supportive steel blades, and a checkered pattern of glass and aluminum panels added to the sharpness of form. I have studied this pavilion through drawings of plans, elevations and sections, that have been derived by the above mentioned algorithm. Previous Next Understanding Architecture: Pavilion 2

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Krish Mewawala, Vinay Pingale Allied Design - Interior Design VII Ar. Aniruddha Nafrey krishm18@aoamumbai.in , vinayp18@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali, Ar. Girish Nalawade, Ar. Aniruddha Nafrey : : : : : : : : : : : The main aim of the design is to create workstations for both, Shah Diamonds and Digital Marketing, in the same office space. The space has been planned such that the offices get maximum privacy, and a user would pass by all common areas before reaching the offices, including a semi - open cafeteria and the display area of the Shah Diamonds along the passageway, before approaching a common spot, which clearly indicates the entrances to the two offices. The main demarcation of spaces is by the theme of colours chosen for the offices. The Shah Diamonds office assumes a grey theme, since the diamonds in the scrutinising area would be easily identified in contrast, and it also blends the carpet colour for sound proofing. The Digital Marketing adopts a white and bright showy colour theme, which also supports the usage of curved walls in the layout. Each space has a separate pastel colour assigned to it. The common areas adopt a brown and yellow theme, with most elements in various types of wood. Shah Diamonds and PR Marketing

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Ananya Nayak Allied Design - Interior Design III Ar. Richa Raut ananyan@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Esha Tipnis, Ar. Rishit Jain, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Shilpa Daga, Ar. Jay Mali : : : : : : : : : : : This is a compact 1 BHK sea view apartment in Goa. The client lives with her husband and a 10-year-old daughter. The objective was to design a minimalist living space for 3 people, incorporating their daily requirements and interests. The apartment has been reimagined, allowing the overlay of spaces in the kitchen, living room and bedroom. Similarly, a strategically placed wardrobe divides a flowing space into two rooms, a bedroom for the client’s daughter, affording both storage space and privacy. The porous partition wall at the entrance is multifunctional. It allows for showcasing of the family's antique collection and at the same time creates a subtle demarcation between the workspace and living room. The design of the open balconies ensures restorative space for relaxing and recharging. The use of a pastel shade like blush pink makes the space feel fresh and modern while pairing it with a stronger shade like blue creates a great contrast. White along with tones of blues and grays complement the splendid sea view and tie the colors together, creating a sense of calm. The lush plants add greenery to the space. Warm Elegance

Previous Next Yama Bhavan (Top 50) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Aayush kapse Archdais House 2.0 IV aayush19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the competition was to design an ideal home which challenges the participants to rethink the basic functions of a house. Narrative: The house was made for a working business based Mumbai family who wanted the feel of a village. THE PRINCIPLES OF PLANNING ARE BASED ON ‘YAMA’ WHICH ACCORDING TO HINDU SCRIPTURES IS THE ACT OF PRACTICING RESTRAINT OR CONSCIOUS CONTROL. The idea was to create a spatial formulation which would help each and every member of the family to have their own sense of individualistic spaces which would be connected with each other in a very playful manner. The house was to be a part of a retreat for the family in the pandemic times to be stationed somewhere near the main city, but still be away from the “fast” life of the city. To give a desired earthen look to the building, mud based wattle and daub architecture was adopted. The multipurpose roof surfaces are used for circulation, relaxation and ways to separate activity blocks.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Ruchi Pathak Architectural Building Services V Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali tarun19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali, Ar. Nitesh Avhad : : : : : : : : : : : The aim of the project was to design a classroom of size 15M by 10M with a clear height of 4M having perfect acoustic detailing. The reverberation time for the classroom is around that of 1 second so accordingly the materials were selected which are fibreboard panels and gypsum boards. Even the lighting elements were a factor which was considered while designing. The acoustic ceiling is made up of moulded gypsum panels and suspended acoustic tiles which were designed keeping in mind the seating of the 40 students inside the classroom . The calculation of absorption sabines according to the conditions were also done in relation to the materials and furniture. Reverb hall

Previous Next Academy's Alcove (Winner) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Prajakta Pai Vardhan Arora DAC - Amphikshetra- Rethinking Amphitheatre Area IV prajaktap19@aoamumbai.in vardhana19@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: The proposed design intervention at the Academy’s Amphitheatre aims to enhance the quality of space, student-faculty interaction, and at the same time provide a soothing space for all. The current issues existing in the amphitheater are the lack of seating spaces and the deterioration of the overall quality due to lack of maintenance and some spaces being used for dumping or storage of unwanted materials/objects. The initial thought was to redesign the seating around the tree which has been an integral part of the institution’s history. The new proposed seating is expanded a bit radially and notches have been made to accommodate more people to sit. The plinth is designed as free flowing space which is symbolic to liberal and free minds of the students. This space will allow for more interaction between the students and faculty at the time of lectures or discussions.The proposed canopy over the plinth is to provide a shade so that it can be used throughout the day.The canopy is to be made from paper tubes coated with wax which are supported by a steel frame.

Previous Next The Riverine Retreat- Treehouse in the Himalayas Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Sneha Jaiswal , Aayush Kapse Volume Zero Tree House V sneha19@aoamumbai.in , aayush19@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: The Riverine Retreat aims to be an escape for a couple from the never-ending hustle of city life. It balances delicately between the principles of discipline and liberation and is a symbiotic design where humans co-exists with nature as one. The site chosen is in Kumaon, Himalayas, which serves the purpose of meditative self introspection and has a traditionally long history of self discovery and a soul cleansing experience of the truest form of peace. The tranquil river with Banj oak trees lacing it’s terrain has its own micro-ecosystem surrounding each and every tree. The Banj oak trees support the tree house structurally and manifests around the design to create one entire self-sustaining system of its own where the couple can be self-reliant with all resources at site. The design aims to become one with the nature and nourish the couple’s dream of being free, radiant and innocent on a journey towards exploring themselves amidst these magical lands.

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Palak Bhattad Architectural Design V Ar. Shekoba Sanap palak19@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 : : : : : : : : : : : One of the world’s leading entertainment companies has taken a policy decision to incorporate a unique operational model. With the world becoming more E-communication reliant and deriving operational efficiency with the connectivity advantage, the company decided to set up mini studio-cum-administration/corporate complexes in different districts worldwide in unique locations. These locations were selected based on accessibility to a town/settlement for easy commute while enjoying the bounty & freshness of exotic regions. These locations offer a creative value to the performance of their employees and contracting partners. The land is also reasonably priced compared to the urban skyrocketing prices. The concept, the Heart, functions exactly like the Human Heart. It has a network of ventricle-like alleys and central atriums that help pump in the fresh breeze and light and aid circulation. It has service cores at its heart to ease the logistics and circulation, branching into several pathways opening to the sky that maintains the health of the complex. Altering the facade lines to create alleys also helps create voids that can capture and house generous amounts of light without obstructing the wind flow. Previous Next Corporate Den By Netflix.Inc 5

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Mahir Amit Mody, Tarun Panjabi, Kaankshi Shah Technical Design V Ar. Tushar Shetty , Ar. Shripad Bhalerao mahir19@aoamumbai.in , tarun19@aoamumbai.in , kaankshi19@mumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Tushar Shetty , Ar. Shripad Bhalerao : : : : : : : : : : : The project is focused towards understanding the construction materials, techniques, systems and drawing details of the built form for the Architectural Design project - Community center (Co-living facility for Aspiring Actor) , designed in Semester 4. A study of loading patterns has been conducted to understand appropriated building construction systems. R.C.C. framed system has been utilized for this small scale construction project. The necessary column, beams and slab layouts with use of isolated and combined footings for the project. Advanced slabs have been incorporated in the auditorium spaces, to create a columnless design. A Tensile roof canopy has been incorporated in the design, to allow shading for the food court space, during the summer months and can be disassembled during the winter months. The respective drawings and details have been studied for the same. Structural Systems

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 ball game exercise focuses on the material aspects of the ball and how that helps to play the game. Right from its core to the outermost layer was studied to understand its different properties. The material of the golf ball evolved through centuries to become more efficient and durable through trial-and-error process. The size and form of the ball decides the movement of the instrument with which the ball is being hit. Different physical aspects like the dimples on the ball are incorporated for getting a better flight while white color for visibility. Different positions and hand movement to swing the golf stick are based on the compressive strength of the material of the ball to cover the desired distance. This was studied through a free body diagram. Other factors affecting the materials are Temperature, aerodynamics, physical and chemical properties. The pitch or area of any game is based on the movement of the ball to its desired goal. The dress code for a golf game is designed to make the player feel comfortable and avoid any accidents during the game. Golf Ball