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Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Ishita Phatak Architectural Representation and Detailing IV Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Harshada Shintre ishita19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Harshada Shintre : : : : : : : : : : : This studio addresses the Geometric nature of the world around us and takes radical steps to help identify the same. These inferences are then decoded in a drawing format to generate a critical conversation governing the visual language all around us. I explored certain grid patterns and tried to create a hybrid from those 'generating complex' patterns. Thus, we were introduced to a set of 3 illustrations that each focus on the technical (figure building), spatial (landscape), and social (occupational event) aspects of spaces. I selected the Hejduk Diamond Museum for the figure building, Neue National Gallery as the landscape element, and Ice Hockey as the occupational event. Resonating these three aspects along with the hybrid grid generated, I juxtaposed all four elements to finally ideate on a representational medium that captures this particular GRIDSCAPE. Previous Next Taxonomy Of Grids 4

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Srishti Khatwani, Isha Keni, Sarvesh Kambli Foundation studio I Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Yagnik Bhatija, Ar. Mythili Shetty, Ar. Parnavi, Ar. Devayani Deshmukh srishtik20@aoamumbai.in , sarveshk20@aoamumbai.in , isha20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : After documenting our garbage in a streak for a week, one product was selected for further analysis and understanding its history. Our group was assigned to research and understand Tetley's green tea. Our study started by analyzing green tea and its growth through the ages. We further researched the manufacturing process of the tea and represented it through an infographic which became the main attraction of the poster. The poster also highlights the evolution of the logo of Tetley’s company, their marketing strategies from 1973 to 2015, User experiences of Tetley green tea. This study helped us to understand the process of enquiring through the working of a green tea company. Green Tea

Previous Next Living On The Sledge Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Khushi Patel, Riya Godambe, Aastha Sinha Volume Zero Tiny House V khuship18@aoamumbai.in , riyag18@aoamumbai.in , aasthas18@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The Tiny House Movement seeks to revamp the notions of a home, ones personal sanctuary through innovations in design and technology. Narrative: Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole. One of the world’s northernmost inhabited areas, it's known for its remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, a great example of how people can live in the most inhospitable places. Its serene environment serves as a blank canvas for the creative minds and the northern lights attract tourists all year round. These portable tiny homes are meant to be used as flexible work spaces for photographers, artists, stargazers and tourists alike. The concept was to combine off-grid living with Working and to design a self-contained space big enough to call home, yet small enough to take anywhere. A site where ‘nature decides everything and we are the guests’, so also these houses are portable, sustainable and allow occupants to connect with nature.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Miriam Thomas Technical Design III Ar. Sulakshana Bhanusali miriamt20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, , Ar. Amey Ghosalkar,, Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali,, Ar. Nachiket Kalle, Ar. Nitesh Avadh : : : : : : : : : : : Through this exercise, we tried to understand the space, layout, and area required in order to facilitate different functions and activities in space. We looked at our existing kitchen and the problems we face in using them then tried to redesign the same space by improving its layout, understanding the plumbing and air vent details, working triangle and overall aesthetics Gormet Kitchen

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Simran Khaitan Architectural Design I Ar.Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar. Joel Roy simrank20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar.Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar. Joel Roy : : : : : : : : : : : Through the course of these two exercises, we began to recognize the various visual boundaries that exist as we navigate through the built and natural environment that surrounds us. The visual boundaries that we observed were perceived for their nature, character, construct, materiality and function. We learnt how to perceive various visual boundaries and how bodies move in the space formed. We stumbled upon various organizational constructs of field, space and movement that we began to document through photographs and drawings. We started to understand these ideas along with cartography and its value in constructing visual narratives. Below are 5 of the 10 final drawings that were required from this exercise where I have tried to explore various types of drawings which will best communicate the nature of the space formed by the boundaries and how movement occurs in it. Previous Next Boundaries In common spaces

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 Muskan Ranwaka Design Dissertation IX Ar. Mythili Kowshik Shetty muskanr17@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/muskaanranwaka_dd_book : Studio Conductors : : : Architecture represents the symbiotic relationship between earth, man and the Sky. The architecture engages with the sky bringing the astronomical cent or symbols to the ground. The relationship would create a unique assignment where the vertical place interacts with the horizontal one. India's space programme has grown rapidly in recent decades, owing largely to the country's growing economic power and influence. In the coming years, India intends to become the fourth power to send astronauts to space, as well as to explore other celestial bodies with orbiters, rovers, and lenders, and eventually to send humans to do the same. This exponential growth in the field of astronomy has led to a setback in the astronomical education in the country and resulted in the lack of involvement of the public and lay man. This provides a unique opportunity to strengthen the latter. Astronomy and architecture have been in close contact for thousands of years, and we now know that in ancient times, many people tailored their buildings to specific astronomical alignments, following and analyzing the movements of the Sun and stars. There is a need to raise awareness about astronomy, as well as to provide interactive and open observation spaces for hands-on experiences. This research focuses on making astronomical research accessible and available to the public, as well as allowing for practical exploration through architecture. VISTARA – a study of India’s space research education and ISRO

Previous Next Rispetta L'ospite (Top 50) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Priyanshi Hiran Architerrax IX priyanshih17@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the competition is to connect the architecture fraternity around the globe and to provide an International platform for architecture students to showcase their design. Narrative: The Globetrotters contribute a huge value to any country’s tourist economy. The main design intends to focus on designing a visitor’s servicing centre and not a visitor’s information centre. This service institution is the main touchpoint for visitors to grasp on how to explore this destination. The site selected is Italy‘s capital Rome. The history of Rome depicts a long-standing conflict between spiritual power and political interests. The eye-catching facts here are the city’s design and planning principles. This destination is a people’s place that respects ancestral culture and traditions. The ultimate design proposal is based on these lines for concept build-up. Some key aspects of the proposal include digital servicing, engagement with local travellers, susceptible conveyance mode, and most importantly, a “wow experience”.

Previous Next Cabled Condominiums Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Abhishek Jaisingh Suryavanshi CLT Induction IV abhisheks19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The Competition challenges the participants to design an urban or peri-urban housing scheme with an innovative construction system using CLT. Narrative: The design process started with understanding current construction practices in CLT which consists of mainly framed and load-bearing structural systems. The major drawbacks of these systems are that they consume a lot of material (heavy solid columns), obstruct the free-flowing spaces, making the creative process of designing dependent on the structural system. The proposal put forward is to address these issues and create an innovative technique of construction that will overcome these drawbacks and not restrict the creative process of designing. This method consists of a hybrid construction method which includes the cable-stayed and framed technique, where the cable holding the beams of each floor allows to create column-free spaces and are connected to the central core unit which includes a staircase and service ducts that helps to reduce maintenance cost. Since CLT is industrial material the housing project is based on modular planning and form exploration. Here, each floor is made out of 6m×6m modules of space which allows creating the different configurations of build form. The facade showcases the aesthetics of the material. The steep sloping roof helps to deal with the heavy precipitation and huge windows provide ample sunlight.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Tarika Deshpande Technical Design V Ar. Milind Amle tarika19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. K.V. Parameshwar, Ar. Milind Amle, Ar. Dhara Parekh, Ar. Pranay Bhavsar : : : : : : : : : : : With the aim to incorporate the learnings of Building construction and Services into Design, the project involved the design of a G+1 Clubhouse and its corresponding construction details. From the Design to constructibility, a suitable facade was to be designed using curtain Glazing and Dry Cladding as a hybrid system. Along with it a Canopy was to be incorporated as an entrance gesture to the structure. The same building spaces were used to study and design Basic Services, Electrical Layout of the structure and Acoustical Services of the Auditorium. The designed Clubhouse is a G+1 structure with a ACP metal cladded facade in composition with Unitised Curtain Glazing system. Entrance to the structure is a large steel frame glass canopy as a welcome gesture. Spaces are designed taking in consideration the equitable lighting and acoustics required. The learnings of the Structure and Services is applied on the project, whilst researching and innovating newer methods to do the same. Club House for a Residential Complex 5

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Aashi Jain Architectural Design V Ar. Shruti Barve aashi19@gmail.com Studio Conductors Ar. Shruti Barve , Ar. Karan Danda , Ar. Anuradha Shah , Ar. Venkat Ashok, Ar. Pradeep Pavithran : : : : : : : : : : : The movie revolves around two characters Julie and Julia and their life. It tells us how two people can have some major overlaps regarding their life situation, behavior etc. Despite being in two different time frames, how a person can be inspired from the other, and how closely they connect themselves to the character that they start reflecting their ideologies, mannerisms, behavior etc. Can a person influence people so much that they idolise everything about them? Even without meeting them, can a space bring this emotion? Furthermore, the movie appreciates the art of French cooking. Both these characters would cook to escape reality even if it was for a brief period of time. Both the characters were also very eager to share their experiences or knowledge with a larger audience. Can a space be made that allows the users to practice their hobbies and escape reality? Julie managed to do that in her home kitchen, she wasn’t exactly happy with the compact space but the activity and her admiration for her role model ‘Julia’ helped Julie to take up a challenge and practice her hobby allowing her to escape reality. Previous Next Julie & Julia - Into The mounds