Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Simran Ajgaonkar, Bhoomika Chaudhari, Atharva Girme Allied Design - Landscape IV Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Devayani Upasani, Ar. Swati Desai, Ar. Shweta Sonakia bhoomika@aoamumbai.in , atharvag19@aoamumbai.in , simrana@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Devayani Upasani, Ar. Swati Desai, Ar. Shweta Sonakia : : : : : : : : : : : The study can be described as the one in which “Structures were designed to complement the landscape and not vice-versa.” It is a Former property of renowned Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, with lush grounds & artwork in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The site has a couple of structures, the architect's house, chapel, pergola and pavilion zone, Atelier (art gallery), Loggia (semi-open arcade that the architect used as art-making space) The remaining site of 400 thousand sq.m. has rich vegetation with 3,500 species of Tropical and subtropical plants found out of which most of them are Brazilian native. 53 species named after him can be seen here! Peculiar features of landscape design are - A pop of color in the landscape to drive focus The layering of heights of plants to create foreground, midground & background. Texture arrangement to make spaces look larger or smaller. Using colors to define vivid moods and emotions in users in different zones A great place to study and experience the landscape in its raw, natural yet manicured form. Fazenda Capoava de Itu

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

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

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Jayesh Sharma, Ansh Gala, Akanksha Singh Architectural Design IX Ar. Dhawal Jain akankshas17@aoamumbai.in anshg17@aoamumbai.in jayeshs17@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Shripad Bhalerao, Ar. Yashwant Pitkar, Ar. Nitesh Avhad, Ar. Hemal Biscuitwala, Ar. Dhaval Jain : : : : : : : : : : : The proposal attempts to bring people back into the light in the city. After a gray period, the damage caused by the explosion at Beirut, gives a chance to rethink the structure of the city. Contrasting to the earlier government centric and corrupt system, the city is being planned now in a way to bring the citizens to the center. Getting them together, providing them with better amenities and lifestyle and making them more aware of the same. Several public facilities have been designed along the sea-shore and at strategic points in the city to allow people leisure and public participation in the building of the city. Green patches have been reintroduced to the city through these patches. The cultural center acts as a built form that reflects the new city culture. It homes a wide range of functions and attracts people from a wide range of interests to occupy and move all around the building. The circular form allows the people to have a complete exterior view of the city and the court in the center attracts all the attention from all common balconies on each floor while the attached lawn provides informal seating and leisure spaces. Previous Next Rebuilding Beirut Port 4

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Pratiksha Chalke, Sanchi Dattu Kharat, Shruti Sandeep Rathod Technical Design III Ar. Prerna Thacker, Ar. Harshada Shintre pratikshac20@aoamumbai.in , sanchi20@aoamumbai.in , shrutis20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Prerna Thacker, Ar. Harshada Shintre : : : : : : : : : : : Through this exercise, the process of fenestration design for a building based on its location was understood. Each facade was designed keeping in mind the weather conditions, comfort, and requirements of the users. This exercise highlighted how passive architecture adapts to its surroundings as well as the material, form, and fenestrations, to eliminate the need for mechanical heating and ventilation. Tropical Bricks

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