Remake and Remodel Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Ruchi Phatak Technical Design IV Ar. Shripad Bhalerao, Ar. Karan Danda, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar ruchi1@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Shripad Bhalerao, Ar. Karan Danda, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : : : The project is based upon exploring various forms and shapes using concrete, aggregate and reinforcements. The project started by making various sketches and finalising one form and figuring out the dimensions of the product. This was done by making process models using file-card material. The shapes were divided in two categories- span and height. The next step was to make moulds for making RCC models. The moulds were made from sunboard material. These moulds were filled with cement concrete and reinforcements of steel wires. The concrete took 2-3 days to dry up. The products were then de-moulded and documented.

Teaching Assistants Group Members Aaryan Doshi, Neha Toshniwal, Harshita Bawalekar, Kunaal Joshi Sherin James, Shreyash Chavan, Yash Bangera, Prerna Badgujar, Suvidha Gurnule, Chaturthi Dhakare, Abha Mahajan Ruchira Rathod , Vedang Naik, Tanaya Nadkarni Studio Conductors Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Nikita Sharma, Ar. Chintan Shah, Ar. Yagnik Bathija, Ar. Mythili Kowshik Shetty, Ar. Rishi Vora, Ar. Esha Tipnis : : : : : : DYSFUNCTIONAL DELUSION A quaint old village with strange berries It feels like butterflies fluttering in my veins Her cheeks so red like the mysterious berries, She's trapped my heart in smouldering flames Jill begins her day happy yet typical, Soon notices a shadow; Is someone following her? Encounters jack around the berry farm; strangely unusual, Conspiring to catch that familiar stalker. "Let's climb up the hill", muttered Jill Knowing they would be followed by one who sought her; And so Jack and Jill went up the hill To fetch a pail of water. Waiting for the stalker to be found, Abruptly, a man gushes; followed by a disaster, Jack falls down and breaks his crown, Jill comes tumbling after. Waking up feeling dizzy as ever, Finding the strange berries around Gaining his senses however, "I wonder why are my hands red and brown?" Previous Next Implicating Industrialist

Previous Next Gridscape of Dual-World (2nd Place) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Samruddhi Shinde Sukriti Sharma DAC Redefining Platitudes II, V samruddhi20@aoamumbai.in sukriti19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: Redefining Platitudes demands all members to choose an existing drawing or illustration from their previous projects and develop a narrative which is distinctive from the existing narrative of that project by exploring new mediums, textures, graphic styles, and rendering styles. Narrative: Two designs selected for the final representation. One of them is Slack, which is an App and it’s abbreviation is ‘Searchable Log of all Conversations & Knowledge’. The core intent of the app is teamwork through communication and the functions were ‘Assigning Tasks’ & ‘Organising Data’, these components were assessed with the help of color coded cubes ( Red , Green , Yellow) that directed the Movement and accessibility to the user in a systematic attire. The other project elaborated on an accommodation Space in synchronization with the Persona of Harry Potter and his Dual personality within two worlds- Muggle and Wizard world, throughout the storyline, wherein the transition amidst the two lifestyles have been viewed with the help of distinctive systematic grids , semi-open enclosures formed via foldable and replaceable lamina and binding elements called Poles. The narrative showcases directive movement, interaction and connection amidst two different worlds, both ushered via a systematic grid distinctive to the respective worlds and their functioning idols. By clubbing both the elements from the two design concepts, the resultant grid patterns interact with the play of transparency and circulation following the color-coded units and components.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Palak Panchal Humanities II Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Juhi Prasad palak20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Juhi Prasad : : : : : : : : : : : In our day-to-day life, we see many spaces but we often don't know how these spaces are built by elements like - Columns, Floors, Walls, etc. This project helped me understand how different elements are used in a building to make up the space. In the Asiatic Library, the Floor is used as a space for support and stability. Steps act as a strong and rigid element and are used for movement. The column is used as a movement guide and for support as well. The door and roof functioned for their purpose. In the Temple of Hatshepsut, walls act as a protection to the mortuary inside. Columns act as rhythm. all of this was identified by drawing diagrams for it. Elements of Space Making 2

Email Semester Subject Student Name Bhavya Mewada Humanities V bhavya19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductor Ar. Amey Ghosalkar, Ar. Harshada Shintre : : : : : : : : : There are a number of reasons you may need a block of text and when you do, a random paragraph can be the perfect solution. If you happen to be a web designer and you need some random text to show in your layout, a random paragraph can be an excellent way to do this. If you're a programmer and you need random text to test the program, using these paragraphs can be the perfect way to do this. Anyone who's in search of realistic text for a project can use one or more of these random paragraphs to fill their need. There are a number of reasons you may need a block of text and when you do, a random paragraph can be the perfect solution. If you happen to be a web designer and you need some random text to show in your layout, a random paragraph can be an excellent way to do this. If you're a programmer and you need random text to test the program, using these paragraphs can be the perfect way to do this. Anyone who's in search of realistic text for a project can use one or more of these random paragraphs to fill their need. Previous Next Origins of Modernism 2

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors ​ Semester Subject Student Name Rashmita Dake, Shakti Jadhav, Ishan Lathia, Laxaree Sawant, Shweta Utekar Architectural Theory IV Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Yagnik Bhatija rashmita19@aoamumbai.in shakti19@aoamumbai.in ishap19@aoamumbai.in laxaree19@aoamumbai.in utekars19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : : “A utopian world will never be achieved, but that is what we must always strive for” Architecture is often regarded as a privilege only the elite can afford. Second and third-tier cities in India are often left with basic built forms which are barely functional and not aesthetically pleasing. What can be done to ensure that each and every person can experience architecture and that Indian society does not mimic the architecture of the western business model but stays true to its regional context? How can our country live up to the true meaning of democracy? Decentralizing Architecture

Previous Next Semester Ar. Amey Ghosalkar, Ar. Nitesh Avhad V, VII Studio Conductors : : : Architecture has always been a subject, discussed and presented very seriously by architects a lot of times. Majority of times we present and perceive it in a very formal way – ‘It is what it is’. But in the daily serious and busy life, we forget to enjoy our environment in which we live. The College project looks at built in a humorous way and tries to question the reality through sarcastic visualizations of the built and talk about its story. HOWISEEIT

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Atharva Rotkar Design Dissertation IX Ar. Mythili Kowshik Shetty atharvar17@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/atharvar_47_dd_book_for_issuu : Studio Conductors : : : Every architectural movement is preceded by an art and literary movement. These are born out of various differences of opinions in schools of thought and the yearning to learn and explore further. Out of seven endophenotypes (behavioral traits) in mammals, ‘seek’ and ‘play’ are the ones common among all. ‘Seeking’ refers to the curiosity and it is only through this quality that we learn to question and discover new concepts. It was the curiosity in questioning an existing theory; Modernism, that led to the theory of Phenomenology being proposed. The origin of interest in this topic stemmed out of a similar curiosity to understand how certain spaces are designed that impart impactful experiences. Phenomenology in simple architectural terms translates to the quality of sensorially stimulating experience of space. In the last few decades, the approach has found its way into practice and has been extensively theorized. The theory has also found a scientific grounding in recent years and provides answers to the reason why the theory works when applied in spatial design. In the pursuit of enriching spaces with stimulatory experiences, the theory seems to have found application in numerous architectural typologies. In addition, the scientific standing ensures a promising success rate. However, the theory seems to cater majorly to ‘the human subject’. In other words, the theory is anthropocentric and seems to give consideration only to the human perception of space. Here laid the opportunity to inquire about the application of the theory and whether it can be further extended to all perceptive beings. Hence, the therianthropic (a mix of human and animal) subject of inquiry. Humans alone are not the only beings capable of space perception. However, most spaces are designed to cater to the human user despite there being a wide array of animals exposed to our architecture. In several cases, humans have employed the sensorial capabilities of other animals for their own occupation. An increasing amount of the human population has also allowed animals to live with them inside their homes as a part of their family. In such a case, it is almost selfish to assume that architectural space production is limited to human usage and perception. The thesis explores the possibility of expansion of the ‘subject’ of phenomenology and the validity of the proposal while trying to remain true to the postulates of the theory. By taking an example of the Canine-Human relationship, the research makes an attempt to act as a case in point for the theoretical enquiry of the application of phenomenology in therianthropic ‘subjects’. Exploring the applications Phenomenology in Therianthropic ‘subjects’

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Prajwal Pembarti Design Dissertation IX Ar. Shripad Bhalerao prajwalp17@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/1731_prajwal_pembarti_dd_book : Studio Conductors : : : The textile industry has a unique place in India. It contributes on a larger scale to the growth and development of the Indian economy. It is one of the earliest to come into existence in India, it accounts for 14% of the total Industrial production, contributes to nearly 30% of the total exports and is the second largest employment generator after agriculture. Almost all the states in India have a characteristic feature in manufacturing their own textile fabric. From the Pashmina’s of Kashmir and Banarasi Silk of Uttar Pradesh in the north to Kalamkari of Andhra Pradesh and Kanjivaram of Tamil Nadu in the south varying from the Bnadhani of Gujarat and Paithani of Maharashtra in the west to the Sambhalpuri of Odisha and Jamdhani of West Bengal in the east, each of these fabrics have their own defined character which marks their symbol that emerges in each of its states. One of the styles which marks its symbol in the state of Maharashtra are the Solapuri Chaddars. It manufactures not only chaddars but also items such as, towels, terry towels, napkins and bedsheets have marked their symbol because of its strength and durability. They are made up of cotton, as cotton is grown on a larger scale in Solapur because of its favorable conditions. The city has evolved from the origin of mills to the use of handloom and powerloom sector and developing itself to the use of autolooms and rapier looms. The textile industry in Solapur provides employment to large number of laborers. Today hand - looms and powerlooms are used on a large scale, mostly powerlooms. The products manufactured from these equipment’s are exported all over the world. Also, the waste fabric isn’t thrown away, people use it to make handicraft items such as fabric lanterns, purses, bags, mobile covers, etc. To carry forward this legacy the proposal is to create the Textile Hub wherein, people can learn the entire process, handle the equipment’s, and understand the required marketing strategies. This proposal will not only be favourable for the people to learn but also to earn in the same space. It will also promote textiles which are made here and mark the presence of Solapuri textiles on a global scale. This research is divided into three parts wherein, first part talks about Solapur as a transit city, introduction of Solapuri textiles, history and literature review. The second part is about understanding the process, issues faced by the textile industry, introduction to handloom and power loom, activities and user analysis, skills and the organizers. The further stages talk about the case studies, proposal and site identification. The third part concludes the dissertation. THE TEXTILE HUB, a place to learn and earn

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Aditya Shanbhag, Prathmesh Panchal Humanities V Ar. Harshada Shinte, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar aditya19@aoamumbai.in , prathamesh19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Harshada Shinte, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : : : The National Institute of Faith Leadership (NIFL) is an Islamic institution of education, research, dialogue and introspection, with a bold vision of questioning today’s interpretation of Architecture and how it addresses faith! The campus is envisaged as an ecosystem to evolve and modernize Islam, to reiterate traditional values that are relevant in contemporary times and reposition them in a secular, plural and national context. The basic form of this object on site is mass with a hole. A courtyard that allows light into the building as it celebrates the introverted magnificence of an Islamic institution. The breaking of the arch is synonymous with the opening of the mind from myths and traditions. The iconic entrance is celebrating just that; an arch in concrete removes the ‘key stone’ to liberate the form, allowing in light and space. The building consists of basic geometrical forms but their sheer volumes create a bold architectural impression. The labor force for the construction of the building comprised the followers of the client Mahmood Madani's preaching from the neighboring village. National Institute Of Faith And Leadership (NIFT)

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Shufa Ansari Technical design III Ar. Amey Ghosalkar, Ar. Nachiket Kalle shufaa20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Amey Ghosalkar, Ar. Nachiket Kalle : : : : : : : : : : : This exercise was to explore the techniques of building construction and it's construction details through this exercise we learnt about the various load distribution in an load bearing dome. The design of the dome was to distribute the compressive loads and to create a shell structure which was columnless in between. We explored the design by making physical model of this perticular exercise. Bucky