Previous Next Aalay…the recreational abode Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Nidhi Khot, Shivanjay Bhagat, Roshani Chabhare, Rohit Chopade Uni Villa Vernacular IV nidhik19@aoamumbai.in , bhagat19@aoamumbai.in , roshani19@aoamumbai.in , rohit19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: Villa Vernacular is a design challenge focused on building a motion towards responsible leisure properties across the world. Narrative: Aalay, the recreational abode, is an attempt at creating a vernacular builtform with a medley of leisure and relaxing spaces creating a habitat for a family of four.The typical vernacular houses in Kerala, known as Nallukettu comprising four blocks, known as 'Shalas' and would be divided into north, south, east and west blocks. These four blocks placed adjacent to each other would open in an open to sky courtyard in the center. Aalay consists of various spaces, placed around a courtyard following the principles of Vastu Shastra and using local building materials makes the builtform in congruence with the traditional structures of the vicinity. The final design is a cumulative outcome of various design ideas and forms put together. Multiple factors such as climate responsiveness, vernacular approach, site, principles of Vastu Shastra (usually followed in Nalukettu), were considered to arrive at this final form. After a thorough study of the traditional built forms around the site and after fabricating a proper client profile, the various ideas of spaces emerged: Central playful courtyard in water bodies, interior green spaces, non monotonous workspaces. The structure is therefore an unification of all these factors which cater to living, along the backwaters.

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Group 01 Group 02 Group 03 Group 04 Group 05 Group 06 Read More Group 01 Implicating Shephard Read More Group 02 Implicating Old Blind Priest Read More Group 03 Implicating Archaeologist Read More Group 04 Implicating Industrialist Read More Group 05 Implicating Jill Read More Group 06 Implicating Jack SHEPHARD_WITNESS STATEMENTS OLD BLIND PRIEST_WITNESS STATEMENTS ARCHAEOLOGIST_WITNESS STATEMENTS INDUSTRIALIST_WITNESS STATEMENTS JILL_WITNESS STATEMENTS JACK_WITNESS STATEMENTS NEWSPAPER ILLUSTRATION MAP The team worked on the orientation project for a spectacular and hectic journey of ten days. It started with some ice-breaking interactive games that helped the students to open themselves to this new World. Initially, we discussed a nursery rhyme all were well-versed with: Jack and Jill. "Jack and Jill went up the hill, To fetch a pail of water, Jack fell and broke his crown, And Jill came tumbling after." Suspiciously, there is no solid conclusion to what happened with Jack. We can call this nursery rhyme the tip of an iceberg for this project. ​ "So when Jack and Jill went up the hill, And Jill came tumbling down, who knows what happened up there, That Jack was never found." ​ To start solving this mystery, a set of criteria was introduced, scripted by the TA's. These were - 1) suspect statements 2) newspapers of the village 3) illustration of the village and 4) witness statements ​ The students built factually supported stories and framed the characters assigned to them. They were on a path with an unknown destination with various conflicting ideas and mindsets. Watching movies like Wreck-It Ralph, Sherlock, Rashomon, and Vantage Point helped the students broaden their vision and streamline their thought processes through interesting in-depth discussions with their faculty. They also learned about subjective narrations and factual elements and how to break away from popular notions and stereotypes. It was an atypical style of learning which was hard to grasp at first, but in retrospect, all the dots joined to reveal a deep meaning. After finishing suspect allocations and building up narratives, the students created an entire world around them through observation and putting up the pieces of facts together. Large chunks of information were boiled down to the rhyme's essence through Identification and Elimination and converted to a story. The story was translated into a rhyme again to preserve the poetic spirit. The students identified Actions, Reactions, and Interactions between characters in the rhyme, conveying it in the form of visuals. Each group created five abstract representations of their verse, which resulted in exciting outcomes. During Abstractions, the students learned how to think out-of-the-box, using a limited set of mediums. All of these abstractions were in charcoal. The visual representations of Actions, Reactions, and Interactions were converted into performative pieces using a PLANE as the interface. Through brainstorming and improvisation processes that seemed endless, the groups concluded in high spirits. WOW! It has been a long journey. It taught to detach one from their artworks and be capable of incinerating them to start from scratch. To summarise the project's process, it was "building narratives through three-fold abstractions", i.e., a story, visual representation through drawing, and performative pieces. The team worked on the orientation project for a spectacular and hectic journey of ten days. It started with some ice-breaking interactive games that helped the students to open themselves to this new World. Initially, we discussed a nursery rhyme all were well-versed with: Jack and Jill. "Jack and Jill went up the hill, To fetch a pail of water, Jack fell and broke his crown, And Jill came tumbling after." Suspiciously, there is no solid conclusion to what happened with Jack. We can call this nursery rhyme the tip of an iceberg for this project. "So when Jack and Jill went up the hill, And Jill came tumbling down, who knows what happened up there, That Jack was never found." ​ To start solving this mystery, a set of criteria was introduced, scripted by the TA's. These were - 1) suspect statements 2) newspapers of the village 3) illustration of the village and 4) witness statements NEWSPAPER ILLUSTRATION MAP SHEPHARD_WITNESS STATEMENTS PRIEST_WITNESS STATEMENTS INDUSTRIALIST_WITNESS STATEMENTS ARCHAEOLOGIST_WITNESS STATEMENTS JILL_WITNESS STATEMENTS JACK_WITNESS STATEMENTS The students built factually supported stories and framed the characters assigned to them. They were on a path with an unknown destination with various conflicting ideas and mindsets. Watching movies like Wreck-It Ralph, Sherlock, Rashomon, and Vantage Point helped the students broaden their vision and streamline their thought processes through interesting in-depth discussions with their faculty. They also learned about subjective narrations and factual elements and how to break away from popular notions and stereotypes. It was an atypical style of learning which was hard to grasp at first, but in retrospect, all the dots joined to reveal a deep meaning. After finishing suspect allocations and building up narratives, the students created an entire world around them through observation and putting up the pieces of facts together. Large chunks of information were boiled down to the rhyme's essence through Identification and Elimination and converted to a story. The story was translated into a rhyme again to preserve the poetic spirit. The students identified Actions, Reactions, and Interactions between characters in the rhyme, conveying it in the form of visuals. Each group created five abstract representations of their verse, which resulted in exciting outcomes. During Abstractions, the students learned how to think out-of-the-box, using a limited set of mediums. All of these abstractions were in charcoal. The visual representations of Actions, Reactions, and Interactions were converted into performative pieces using a PLANE as the interface. Through brainstorming and improvisation processes that seemed endless, the groups concluded in high spirits. WOW! It has been a long journey. It taught to detach one from their artworks and be capable of incinerating them to start from scratch. To summarise the project's process, it was "building narratives through three-fold abstractions", i.e., a story, visual representation through drawing, and performative pieces.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Akanksha Singh Design Dissertation IX Ar. Yashwant Pitkar akankshas17@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/1738_akankshas_ddbook : Studio Conductors : : : Etymologically inferred from the word vihara- the quiet and serene Buddhist monasteries present-day Bihar has, in a brutal irony, been related with viciousness, rebellion, political turmoil, and economic stagnation. The generalization is so relentlessly inserted within the public imagination that the very mention of Bihar brings to mind, pictures of a political jungle raj and poor economic status. This unfortunate image has been covering minds for decades now. By 2004, The Economist magazine said that “Bihar [had] become a byword for the worst of India, of widespread and inescapable poverty, of corrupt politicians indistinguishable from mafia-dons they patronize, caste-ridden social order that has retained the worst feudal cruelties” The true picture of Bihar is quite the reverse. Since the late 1970s, Bihar has lagged far behind other Indian states regarding social and economic development for various reasons. But from 2004 to 2015, Bihar emerged as the fastest-growing state in India, clocking over 10 percent annual growth for the past decade and, in the process, more than doubling its economy. The state was once known for its education, religious influence, culture, and art. In order to develop the state socially and economically, it is important to change the image of the state by making the citizens aware of the significant history and future. This can be done by influencing the most active community that is the youth of the state. By providing a place they can call home, where they can learn and be prepared to face any challenges in the society. Despite progressive economic growth, human development challenges in the State are many and require growth momentum to be continued for years to achieve the desired level of sustainable development.- Bihar Government. The Objective of the dissertation is to design a self-sufficient skill development centre in Bihar to evoke a sense of growth and connection within the people while providing resources to develop skills and acquire employment without migrating out of the state. The proposal is very relevant in today’s time as it is the need of the hour. By educating and developing the youth about industrial skills and artforms(that Bihar is known for), we are not only providing quality learnings and employment opportunities but also taking a step towards changing the image of Bihar. Youth as a medium to change the image of Bihar

Ground Towering Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Krishnendu Nair Theory of Structures + Architectural Building Construction and Materials II Ar. Hardik Dedhia krishnendun20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. K. V. Parmeshwar, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Hardik Dedhia, Ar. Kanak Kashayp, Ar. Pranay Bhavsar. Ar. Rajesh Shelke : : : : : : : : : : : This model is an example of a design that could take up a load of more than 1 kg without failing. This model is inspired by origami art, an art of paper folding. After many trials and errors, a suitable proportion was obtained in which the design was most stable and could bear load without failing. The height to the base proportion stabled the structure, whereas the folds helped in the proper load transfer. The material used was an A3 size cartridge sheet, where half-cuts, made on the sheets, helped to fold the paper. The design is made by interlocking three different parts where two of the three parts were of the same module, which were repeated twice. The top two modules were made by folding, while the base was a hexagonal structure, where two hexagons were interlocked internally to provide a strong base. While in the top two modules, the folds were interlocked to create a strong core. The interlocking of the three modules was obtained by just making cuts and placing them on top of each other.

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Simran Khaitan Architectural Representation and Detailing III Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad simrank20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad : : : : : : : : : : : In this exercise, my artist studio design in first year was taken ahead to represent it in the style of OMA. I had first understood the style in which the drawing was done which was a 45-45 axonometric. There are some parts in the original drawing which shows the interiors of the design. Taking these points into consideration, I started drafting the drawing and after the completion of the final drawing, I took it on photoshop to add the colors. I followed the similar color palette of the original drawing. Previous Next Drawing In Conversation 1

Computation Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Kaankshi Shah Technical Design IV Ar. Rohit Shintre kaankshi19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Harshada Shintre Ar. Karan Danda Ar. Amey Ghosalkar Ar. Saurabh Mhatre Ar. Rohit Shintre : : : : : : : : : : : Designing a community centre with an atypical expression, visually and spatially with the same function and common arithmetic modes of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division so developed arrangement and formation of basic shapes. ADDITION: An additive form is derived by addition of one volume over another via spatial tension, edge to edge contact, face to face contact or interlocking volumes to develop a visual trait. MULTIPLICATION: Multiplicity as a function to repeat units in various orientations and surfaces with the same module to develop a collective form from a unit. SUBTRACTION: Subtractive form is a transformation by taking away a volume depending upon the identity to be retained and portion of subtraction. DIVISION: Division as an operation to develop flow and organization with partitions with a dedicated sequence and journey along the spaces.

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Praniti Bhoir Aashtha Chauhan Suyash Dhadiwal Swamini Gawad Sandesh Jadhav Rucha Joshi Anushka Joshi Shristhi Khatwani Khushi Pednekar Avantika Pendam Architectural Building Services III Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Kanak Kashyap, Ar. Minal Gujjar praniti20@aoamumbai.in aashtha20@aoamumbai.in suyash20@aoamumbai.in sandesh20@aoamumbai.in rucha20@aoamumbai.in anushka20@aoamumbai.in shrishti20@aoamumbai.in khushi20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : The Exercise Started With A Fun Quiz Of Picturesque Images Where As A Team We Had To Identify The Region In India By Different Pictures As A Clue. The Quiz Eventually Ended By Us Guessing Kokan And Tamilnadu Regions. It Then Culminated Into An Abs Exercise Where We Had To Study How The Toilets In Different Regions Work According To Their Traditional Practices. Analysis Was Done Based On The Materials Used, The Sewage Management System, Water Storage, And Way Of Usage. The Assignment Made Us Aware About The Concept Of Bio Toilets And Evoked In A Question Of How Can Ancient Age Old Techniques Be Used In Making Toilets Today? This Followed By Understanding The Merits And Also The Demerits Of This Techniques. Certain Principles Like Water Storage Through ‘hauds’ , Using Factual Data While Designing The Toilets And Using To The Fullest Of The Material Available Locally, Certainly Left A Mark On Us. Study Of Traditional Toilets In The Region Of Tamilnadu And Konkan.

Previous Next Semester Ar. Rohit Karekar IV, VI Studio Conductors : : : The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Mumbai, the Howrah Bridge in Kolkata, or the Tower Bridge in London; all have become a civic spectacle, a landmark to the city. The design of bridges is not only an engineers' area of expertise, but the functionality, the seamlessly effective urban integration, and the aesthetic quality of these public work spectacles fall definitively in the architects’ domain. This studio intends to study and analyze different bridges in the world built by architects through various mediums of research. ARCHITECTONICS OF BRIDGES

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Shrutika Mahajan, Rupal Lohakare, Neha Malani Foundation studio I Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Yagnik Bhatija, Ar. Mythili Shetty, Ar. Parnavi, Ar. Devayani Deshmukh shrutikam20@aoamumbai.in , rupal20@aoamumbai.in , neha20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : The exercise is intended to study different types of materials and the manufacturing of different types of balls used in the sports industry. We focused on different aspects of the ball, such as its making, uses, material, evolution, and effect on the economy. Billiards, being an indoor sport, has a lot going on behind its manufacturing as the table, the ball, and the cue stick are each made of three different materials. The ball, being smooth and shiny, is more dense than it appears to be. Billiard balls and the physics behind the rolling of the ball on the table somehow make the sport unique in its own way. The exercise helped us understand how different materials are being used in a single sport and how different these manufacturing processes are. Billiard Ball

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Vaibhavi Khedkar, Puneet Maru, Palak Bhattad Allied Design - Landscape V Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Devayani Deshmukh Upasani, Ar. Swati Desai, Ar. Shweta Sharma vaibhavi@aoamumbai.in, puneetm19@aoamumbai.in, palak19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Devayani Deshmukh Upasani, Ar. Swati Desai, Ar. Shweta Sharma : : : : : : : : : : : A family of four owns a plot in the stunning state of Sikkim and wishes to build a second dwelling in its proximity. The client brief proposed the various hobbies and interests of the four members which were to be fulfilled whilst they enjoy their long vacation there. They also wanted the architecture to harmonize with its surroundings. The entire concept focuses on the valley of wellness and the curve of tea cultivation around, as well as its advantages, learnings, leisure, community engagement, and revenue generation. As a result, we have incorporated activities like health spas and hot springs that may be conducted outside, contributing to well-being along with yoga and meditation in the open. Tea cultivation and green gardens are designed for the well-being of the people involved on-site, and the family members, as this wellness is planned for humans via nature and for nature by humans. Design of a residential landscape 3

Previous Next Hero Bike Showroom Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Kimaya Churi, Nidhi Khot,Abhishek Suryavanshi Hero Motocorp Bikeshowroom Design V nidhik19@aoamumbai.in abhisheks19@aoamumbai.in | kimaya19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the competition was to design a bike showroom for Hero Moto Corp. Narrative: Starting our research by showrooms, we analyzed spaces planned and requirements for each space. The site proposed is located in an urban context consisting of a Hero Moto Corp service showroom, which catered to the extra space required for the service area. The process started with form development, a basic cuboidal form with the addition of a mezzanine floor, which gave an overhang to the front glass facade which protected interiors from the extreme harsh sun. Also, a rectangular plan allows less negative spaces and more space utilization. The zoning of spaces is done ensuring optimal use of built space and catering to the user traffic. Considering road junctions in the urban context, the front and west side facades are provided with a glass glazing wall. This provides visual access to the pedestrians, thus captivating customers and increasing footfall. A newly launched model is displayed on a circular podium opposite the entrance. A band of red stripes, meandering about the floor gives a sense of flow. A sense of unification between the interiors is observed through the element of stripes. The light element provides a bold backdrop to the display models. The entire space was planned to satisfy every user's requirements, thus maintaining the user and space engagement.