Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Bhavya Hareshkumar Mewada, Ruchi Pathak, Aditya Shanbhag Technical design V Ar. Juhi Prasad Singh, Ar. Prerna Thacker bhavya19@aoamumbai.in , ruchi1@aoamumbai.in , aditya19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Juhi Prasad Singh, Ar. Prerna Thacker : : : : : : : : : : : The project caters to developing a methodic and sustainable approach in generating a plantation style that serves as site development of various built forms for the Architectural Design project - Community center (Co-living facility for Aspiring Actor). Early Process based studies revolved around the site leading to assessment of the site edges and suitable weather conditions, as well as identifying the micro climates generated due to the built environment. Taking into consideration the mood of the space, various natural elements like Trellis and informal seating were incorporated that enhanced the program and a collective language was established. Levels

RCC Models Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Diksha Shukla Technical Design IV Ar. Shripad Bhalerao, Ar. Karan Danda, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar diksha19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Shripad Bhalerao, Ar. Karan Danda, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : : : This project aims at acquiring hands-on experience on working with RCC by exploration of ideas for height and span. Exploring different forms and how to make them in reality by use of proper material. The quality of the materials available in the market, the proper material for formwork, the reinforcement, proper ratio of water aggregate and cement are to be looked upon along with the possibility of actually constructing the desired form and the errors and necessary precautions along the process. This study helps understand various learnings from the whole process and so all of these things are to be documented.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Sukriti Sharma Allied Design - Landscape IV Ar. Juhi Prasad sukriti19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Shruti Barve : : : : : : : : : : : The exercise motivated us to study a vegetative zone,wherein I observed the existing typology of landscape, which was a nearby public park. The components studied included sky cover, ground quality, trees, shrubbery, contours, etc. The project interestingly proceeded by teaching us to evolve the selected patch of landscape with our considerations as a public entity. Few additions in the redesigning procedure are Water Channel for active involvement of birds, Imprint Zone creating privacy and natural shading which helps filter light and develop intriguing patterns, zoning of grass growth, and upliftment of mound also encircling it with planned tree foliage for privacy. Redesigning Public Landscape

Operational Design Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Bhavya Mewada Technical Design IV Ar. Karan Danda bhavya19@aoamumbai.In Studio Conductors Ar. Harshada Shintre Ar. Karan Danda Ar. Amey Ghosalkar Ar. Saurabh Mhatre Ar. Rohit Shintre : : : : : : : : : : : The arithmetic modes like addition , subtraction, division and multiplication adds to the different values of the spaces which can be portrayed through the formation and arrangement of the space according to the arithmetic modes. The Different Arithmetic Modes brings about a process of Form formation and then imparting functions to the building. Conclusively, this exercise transforms the same community center , creating a different experience and spatial qualities at the same time while considering the same function.

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Nikita Jagzap , Krishnendu Nair , Swamini Gawad , Hitashi Ambwani , Anushri Patil , Madhavi Kadam Environmental Studies III Ar. Richa Raut nikita20@aoamumbai.in , krishnendun20@aoamumbai.in , swamini20@aoamumbai.in , hitashi20@aoamumbai.in anushri20@aoamumbai.in , madhavi20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : The exercise began with division of the class students into different groups, which was followed by selecting a region having a unique vernacular architecture. As a group of 6 we selected the Iraq region which is known for the mudhif architecture in minute details according to climate, material, structural system etc. Mudhif architecture is made up of reeds which is a flexible material. The material provides the aid to build the houses which have domical roofs. Reed being a light-weight material, the self weight of the houses are less. The other characteristics associated with reeds are heat conductivity which allows the good conduction of humidity and thus allows passive cooling. The houses in mudhif architecture are oriented in north-west south-east direction for natural ventilation. Thus, the vernacular architecture of mudhif helps us understand how materials, orientations, etc helps in achieving the most sustainable houses which survive till the date. Malay House

Previous Next Janaadhar Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Prathmesh Jadhav, Riya Khinvasara, Aashka Trivedi Dharavi Project III prathameshj20@aoamumbai.in , riya20@aoamumbai.in , aashka20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the competition is to develop a place making project that will act as a center for change and empowerment in the heart of dharavi. Narrative: The project aimed at designing a space which would help create job opportunities and at the same time serve as a community centre for the local people of Dharavi. JANAADHAR-is an interface connecting Mumbai and the aspirations of Dharavi. It provides a platform for people of Dharavi to showcase their talent and eventually would help them grow. The structure was designed keeping in mind three cue words that reflected Dharavi in some way namely Growth, Staggered and Fluid. The programs are added and designed such that they would not only increase the development in Dharavi, but at the same time, be something that these people have been practicing for a long time. These included Metal fabrication, Pottery, Tailoring and Dying. Along with these, there are exhibition spaces and studios wherein the locals would work on skill development and also make a revenue out of the same. Janaadhar is thus a well thought out space which forms a connection between the city of dreams and dharavi in order to help them progress. The project helps highlight the nuances of designing, keeping in mind the needs of people it will cater to and it's response to the site.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Bhavya Mewada Allied Design - Landscape V Ar. Juhi Prasad bhavya19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Shruti Barve : : : : : : : : : : : The process started by understanding the existing conditions & spaces which are in the Byculla park. The site holds rich heritage and cultural values which were studied to further program the design and required spaces. The existing natural cover, which are tree-typology , groundscape , softscape materials , heights of the entrance are understood with the help of diagrams; the narrative for these studies evolve towards the key idea of visual and physical curiosities which can be experienced in the space. Further the analytical and logical approach was laid out through studies of light & shadows , background-foreground , enclosures , heritage zones , scale-proportion , tactile textures. The proposal intended to retain the general character of the park : heritage zone. For education and entertainment of the public, different spaces were designed for interaction and making people understand the vegetation species , rainwater sustainability etc. The experience of the people is sequenced in a way where one is connected with the nature and the binaries that unflod : formal & informal , chaos & order develops a sense curiosity in the people. The Transition

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Rucha Joshi Architectural Building Construction and Materials III Ar. KV Parmeshwar Ar. Rohit Karekar Ar. Swapna Hankare Ar. Dhara Parekh rucha20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. KV Parmeshwar Ar. Rohit Karekar Ar. Swapna Hankare Ar. Dhara Parekh : : : : : : : : : : : The project aims to observe how an object bends when loaded with different loading conditions. Different materials, like foam sheet, steel scale, plastic scale was used to make beam and column. We studied end conditions including simply supported beam, cantilever beam, fixed beam, continuous beam, columns fixed at one end, and column fixed at both ends. I used books to support fixing the beam in it and used the color box as a load. In the case of the column, it was fixed in hand, and the load was given from the other hand. Through this exercise, we learned the positions where the beam or column either sags or hogs. Basics

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Ananya Nayak Architectural Representation and Detailing II Ar. Rohit Karekar ananyan@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Shivani Mehta, Ar. Anisha Mehta, Ar. Ronak Savla, Ar. Nikita Sharma : : : : : : : : : : : Second-semester deals with exploring three-dimensional representation and detailing in terms of architecture. This involves numerous types of drawings, each of which highlights surfaces parallel to one of the three planes. These views were carefully drafted, giving utmost importance to neatness and line intensities. Further detailing can be represented by exploding or cutting through these three-dimensional views. The drawings include isometric views, axonometric views, oblique views and one-point and two-point views. The said views were explored by representing smaller objects as well as larger contexts to gain a wholesome understanding of what each drawing conveyed the best. These exercises prove to be essential when it comes to decision making regarding what drawing to choose to best explain one’s design. Previous Next ARD Portfolio 1

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Khushi J. Pednekar Foundation Studio I Ar.Yagnik Bhatija, Ar. Devyani Deshmukh, Ar. Parnavi Karandikar, Ar. Mythili Kowshik, Ar.Rishi Vora, Ar.Neha Panchal, Ar. Ronak Savla, Ar. Anisha Mehta khuship20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar.Yagnik Bhatija, Ar. Devyani Deshmukh, Ar. Parnavi Karandikar, Ar. Mythili Kowshik, Ar.Rishi Vora, Ar.Neha Panchal, Ar. Ronak Savla, Ar. Anisha Mehta : : : : : : : : : : : The Exercise Was Commenced With The Aim Of Collecting And Grasping Anthropometric Dimensions And Its Correlation In Day To Day Life. Dividing Groups On The Basis Of Different Human Action/Positions, The Exercise Furthered Through Us Documenting Ourselves According To The Various Postures Selected. It Included Photo And Dimensional Documentation. This Was Neatly Noted To Provide Us With The Bank Of Average Anthropometric Dimensions. Exercise Then Culminated Into Us Deriving Sketches Of The Predetermined Posture/Action With The Aim Of Imaging Similar Anthropometric Variants In Other Situations. The Case Presented Me With, “Human Reaching To A Wall Clock”. This Predetermined Action Was Then Conceived To Be In Different Situations Where One Is Reaching Out And Moreover Stretching To Do So. One Sketch Portrays A Girl Participating In “Dahi Handi” Is Reaching Out To Help Her Fellow Member. The Other Sketch Continues The Similar Language Of “Reaching Out” To The Luggage Rack Of A Plane. Such Imagination Helped In Understanding Humans Gestures In Various Situations Which Could Help Us Develop Innovative Human Space Relation In Further Studies. Measuring positions - Reaching the clock

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Pranav Chaubal Environmental Studies IX Ar. Snehal Gaikwad, Ar. Swati Choksi, Ar. Richa Raut pranavc17@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : The site chosen for the project was the city of jaisalmer. Jaisalmer falls under the hot and dry climatic region. This makes the passive cooling in the day and heating during the night the major challenges to be tackled. The spatial arrangement of the house was so designed that there is a path for a regulated wind flow. This is an attempt to locate the built mass on the periphery and create a diagonal passage for wind. This passage consists of openings at certain levels which allows for heating up and cooling down of spaces as required through certain design elements. To complement this massing a combination of traditional and contemporary design elements was devised. The courtyard, chajjas, jaalis were used with a combination of a water body, wooden louvers. Additionally, taking inspiration from the coolness of narrow passages formed between houses a similar method was used to maintain lower temperatures. Esquee- Application Of Passive Design 1

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Kevin John Architectural Design I Ar.Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar. Joel Roy kevinj20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar.Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar. Joel Roy : : : : : : : : : : : We live in a world full of visual boundaries that may be rigid and tangible or may even be intangible. These boundaries could be permeable as well as impermeable. These are not boundaries that limit us but in turn facilitate movement and help constructing a space for humans, animals and vehicles. Through the course of this exercise I have tried to understand what exactly defines these boundaries, be it by material, texture, color, nature or functionality. Through the process of cartography I have tried to highlight such visual boundaries that I have been able to identify that exist around me. A basketball court has been taken as one of the examples to show how straight and curved lines on a plane form a sense of visual boundary and directs the gameplay through different regions for scoring points or by adding limits to the movement of a player. Another example of a simple entry road to a society is taken as an example to show how materials play an important role to define boundaries. The asphalt road, concrete tiles and soil create different regions for movement be it for vehicles or for pedestrians. Previous Next Invisible Margins