Building a movie out of a building (Top 32) Previous Next Email Guide Semester Competition Name Student Name Kaankshi Shah ACARA Rookies 2021-22 IV Ar. Amey Ghosalkar kaankshi19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The theme for the competition is Contextual Design: Creating Space, Re-interpreting Tradition Narrative: A practice and a medium to convey human experiences – cinema and architecture engages with parameters of spaces – frame, movement – scene and events, time – duration and time frames, that is the expression of cinema. Cinema effectively translates spatial cues to evoke emotions to the viewer. Thereby, the process of storytelling brings out the semblance. This is a juxtaposition of space that happens within it, the movement of bodies through it and program brings it alive in an existing immediate environment. This is to bring about the perception and experience of space (physical space) with inherent knowledge, contextual acclamation, memories and mental psyche (mental space). A fusion of our mental spaces and physical spaces constitute the living spaces. The context acts as a backdrop (setting) to enhance the mood and as metaphorical representation playing an active role. The spatial and contextual memories attached which assist to manipulate and evoke feelings of surprise and attachment. Focalization of character aids to develop unique trajectories and narrative for individuals bringing about the collective narratives and memories of a larger crowd related directly or indirectly in the surrounding. Arrangement of events (movement about spaces) satisfies the cognitive based emotions, which governs the perception and understanding of the space. The key use of visuals (frames) of the context to unfold the story which approaches the event as a time frame by slowing it down or pacing it up. The approach to perceive the story, the sensorial typology and space typology would be blended to highlight the ecosystem and the character - the actor at the embankment of his profession. Thereby, a 3 act structure is decoded in which act 1, sets up the world (site development – immediate context) and character (users). Act 2, raises the stakes to achieve, escalating the conflict (differences in experiences) and conflicts as second thoughts (re – interpreting interactions and experiences in the space as an impact of the context). Act 3 resolves the story, achievement/ failure, leaving an impact (glimpse of the structure/ space and its identity in the context) and enabling chance interactions – climax.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Abhishek Suryavanshi Technical Design V Ar. Pranay Bhavsar abhisheks19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. K.V. Parameshwar, Ar. Milind Amle, Ar. Dhara Parekh, Ar. Pranay Bhavsar : : : : : : : : : : : The project starts from designing clubhouse for residential complex. While designing all the consideration of structural design with Curtain wall and entrance canopy was taken. Aim of this exercise was to incorporate all understanding and learnings from Architectural building construction and services into a club house. Like Structural system RCC, Steel or Hybrid, Electrical layouts, exterior design which includes dry cladding and structural glazing , also acoustic design of auditorium. Club House for a Residential Complex 2

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Jayraj Pratap Mistry Technical design IV Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali, Ar. Prerna Thacker, Ar. Tushar Shetty jayraj19@Aoamumbai.In Studio Conductors Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali, , Ar. Prerna Thacker , Ar. Tushar Shetty : : : : : : : : : : : Understanding the need of the spaces and the acoustic needs of the spaces , first the levels has been raised as we move away from the board for the clear sight view and clear hearing levels at each point .the arrangement of the students are done in compact seating to minimize the distance by providing the advantage of reduced volume and increasing the acoustic experience of the room along with the recessed false ceiling. Thus at the end of the room , the buffer space acts as a barriers during the lectures due to window curtains , furniture and creates an buffer space . The side walls are having the absorption values so that the reverberation of the sound does not takes place.the front wall of the room are having the reflected surface so that the sound can reflect and travel to the maximum distance while the ceiling has both reflection and absorption values to balance out the acoustic standards of the room. Thus from reflection to absorption, different materials are used across the room to create an acoustically good room .nence the 8mm acoustic panels are suspended from the ceiling through hanger wire and attached to the metal grid and as well they are cladded to the walls on the wooden battens . Directing Water

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Ananya Nayak Allied Design - Interior Design III Ar. Richa Raut ananyan@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Esha Tipnis, Ar. Rishit Jain, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Shilpa Daga, Ar. Jay Mali : : : : : : : : : : : This is a compact 1 BHK sea view apartment in Goa. The client lives with her husband and a 10-year-old daughter. The objective was to design a minimalist living space for 3 people, incorporating their daily requirements and interests. The apartment has been reimagined, allowing the overlay of spaces in the kitchen, living room and bedroom. Similarly, a strategically placed wardrobe divides a flowing space into two rooms, a bedroom for the client’s daughter, affording both storage space and privacy. The porous partition wall at the entrance is multifunctional. It allows for showcasing of the family's antique collection and at the same time creates a subtle demarcation between the workspace and living room. The design of the open balconies ensures restorative space for relaxing and recharging. The use of a pastel shade like blush pink makes the space feel fresh and modern while pairing it with a stronger shade like blue creates a great contrast. White along with tones of blues and grays complement the splendid sea view and tie the colors together, creating a sense of calm. The lush plants add greenery to the space. Warm Elegance

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Bhavika Jakhotiya, Pranay Kutal, Urvi Patil, Samruddhi Shinde, Tejas Shinde, Pratima Wagh Environmental Studies III Ar. Richa Raut bhavika20@aoamumbai.in , pranay20@aoamumbai.in , urvi20@aoamumbai.in , samruddhi20@aoamumbai.in , tejass20@aoamumbai.in , pratimaw20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Frank Lloyd Wright described vernacular architecture as “Folk building growing in response to actual needs, fitted into the environment by people who knew no better than to fit them with native feeling”. The architecture of torajan houses is indegenious to the region and is influenced by the different environmental and cultural factors that can be observed in the indonesian islands. The orientation and the planning of the interior spaces is highly influenced by the direction of the sunlight and the beliefs of the tribe people themselves. Even the materiality and the method used by them to adjust to the local climate has made this structure way more efficient in terms of circulation and articulation within the restricted space. Adding to this, the uniqueness of the way in which they have tackled the problems of modulating the sunlight by covering the structure in a hyperbolic roof form to providing a stilt area for the cattle and also for keeping the house at a elevated height during floods is what makes this truly an great example of vernacular architecture. Toraja

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Anushka Joshi, Aishwarya Joshi, Rucha Joshi Foundation studio I Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Yagnik Bhatija, Ar. Mythili Shetty, Ar. Parnavi, Ar. Devayani Deshmukh rucha20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Ball game' was an exercise where we studied the anthropometry behind playing shot put. We did a detailed study of the relation of the ball with a human body. We did a thorough research about the material of the ball and the field and how it affects play. We talked to shot put players to know more about the different types of shots and the physics behind them. We even studied other aspects of the game such as history, manufacturing, diet, etc. During our study we established and understood the relation between our body and its reaction to materials and form. Shotput

Previous Next A Coffee Bean (Editor's Choice Award) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Kartika Pinjarkar, Harshwardhan Shirpurkar Uni Terra Terra V kartikap19@aoamumbai.in harshwardhan19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the Competition is to design a pavillion with the help of the compuatational design softwares. Narrative: The Coffee Bean Pavilion - takes its inspiration from a simple coffee bean to generate a surge of emotions in the user. The major driving concepts of the coffee pavilion were to establish a connection with the user while achieving a sustainable design that could be achieved parametrically which would, in turn, allow for efficient modular replication. The simplicity of the design and repetition of the units makes it possible to have an easy, efficient and fast construction enabling it to be modular and made at different sites. The site chosen is the rooftop of ‘The Heights Building’ located in the USA. The skin is made out of terracotta and the skeletal framework of horizontal and vertical reinforcement bars are made out of steel. These tiles can be rotated along the rod allowing user engagement with the pavilion. The aim was to achieve lesser sunlight infiltration from the top and more cross ventilation thus, resulting in the lower panels having a bigger cavity/hole and a gradually decreasing size of the cavity as it goes to the top. In all, the pavilion acts as a visually attractive meeting point to a variety of users that provokes connectivity and social engagement.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Ritika Mehta, Trisha Raote, Niharika Bhagwat Allied Design - Urban Design IX Ar. Nitesh Avhad rithikam17@aoamumbai.in , trishar17@aoamumbai.in , niharikab17@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Harshad Bhatia, Ar. Tushar Shetty, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : : : The port can be divided into two categories; the working port and the passenger port. The working port primarily consists of technical functions with specified efficiencies, excluding a few administrative buildings. The passenger zone on the other hand can have a public scope, place-making qualities and an opportunity to contribute positively to the city’s situation. We would like to incorporate elements from their lost heritage style, create spaces that pay homage to the lost lives, and a memorial for the explosion. The idea is to incorporate a cultural platform that uses the deformed inland area without flattening it. This aims at showing resilience for the locals, giving them a place to perform and display their art and also allow for periodic fests, which would bring in further tourism, foreign investments and sponsorships. We wish to respond to the economic and social issues of the city through the port at 3 broad levels. One, the public participatory platform will give the locals a place to display, market and monetize their art or skills. Two, the port will aim at reusing as much material as possible from the blast, reducing construction costs, it will also manage its waste and energy in a manner that allows it to be self-sufficient. Three, it will use the public platform as a tool to attract foreign investments, and the passenger terminal will be designed to enhance tourism. Rejuvenating Beirut

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Ananya Nayak, Sharayu Vinchurkar, Urja Arte, Isha Padte, Pranjal Tak, Aashtha Chauhan Environmental Studies III Ar. Richa Raut aashtha20@aoamumbai.in , pranjalt20@aoamumbai.in , sharayu20@aoamumbai.in , ishap20@aoamumbai.in , ananyan20@aoamumbai.in , urjaa20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Mongolia is a vast, landlocked country, between Russia and China. Its continental climate is one of the world’s most extreme: extremely cold winters, hot summers, high winds and mostly blue skies. Almost a third of Mongolians are still nomads who herd sheep, horses, yaks, camels, goats. They live in circular houses known as yurts. Over the years yurts have been able to sustain the harsh climate of Mongolia due to its structural design and materiality. These structures are excellent for these tribes because they keep shifting during winters. The wooden framework makes it convenient to transport , dismantle and reinstall easily. The organization and furnishings of the interior space mirrors the family's roles and spiritual concepts. Herders were excellent astronomers who used the sun's position in the crown of the yurt as a sundial. Even their structures responded to the cardinal directions where the doorways always faced south, also improving passive heat gain throughout the yurt. Thus this structure adapts well to the climatic conditions in Mongolia and makes it an excellent choice for the migratory herders. Mudhif Architecture - Iraq

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Durwakshi Bhoir Architectural Design I Ar.Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar. Joel Roy durwakshi20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar.Saurabh Mhatre, Ar. Juhi Prasad, Ar. Harshada Shintre, Ar. Amey Mhatre, Ar. Joel Roy : : : : : : : : : : : Human perception has always made a difference in looking at a particular thing in many different ways. The given exercise aims at studying various aspects of physical and visual boundaries and their organisation. These features are mapped in drawings that portray the limits of permeance, strength, volume, height, direction, safety, and orientation. The perspective view indicated the depth and the distance in space. Various methods, like hatching and stippling, were used to differentiate the areas through textures. The nature of the drawings was more line work and monochrome as a reference from the work of David Lemm. These visual boundaries were tangible and intangible and were perceived for their character, construct, materiality and function. This resulted in an understanding of the basic constructs of space and its relationship with user choreography. Previous Next The Intangibilities

Ashray: The Molecular Haven (Top 16) Previous Next Email Guide Semester Competition Name Student Name Krish Mewawala Sanyukta Raul Ritika Mehta Varada Avachat INSDAG Architecture awards 2020 V-VI, VII-VIII Ar. Venkat Ashok Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali Ar. Harshada Shintre Ar. Juhi Prasad Dr. Bachi Hathiram (external) krishm18@aoamumbai.in sanyuktar18@aoamumbai.in ritikam17@aoamumbai.in varadaa18@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The aim of the competition was to design a 200 bed Covid hospital which is to be built in 100 days. Narrative: 'Ashray', a haven of modular molecules, is a Covid-19 hospital that has been planned by identifying the different user groups and segregating them into categories so as to provide maximum efficiency of functioning and comfort and safety to the users. The hospital has been designed such that it is flexible and the wards can be interconvertible so as to suit the influx of patients. The Covid ICU block, the General Covid block and the Non - Covid General block have been separated so as to balance the circulation and movement of various types of users and patients. The hospital has been also planned so as to provide scope for expansion in the future, and to also permit the conversion into a regular hospital. Steel has been used to permit modularity so as to ease the manufacturing and construction process, and enable the hospital to be constructed within 100 days, which is extremely essential in these times of dire need.

Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Atharva Rotkar, Abhishek Rudrakar Architectural Design IX Ar. Ashley Fialho atharvar17@aoamumbai.in , abhishekr17@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Rajratna Jadhav, Ar. Rishi Vora, Ar. Hardik Dedhia, Ar. Ashley Fialho, Ar. Esha Tipnis, Ar. Mythili Kowshik-Shetty, Ar. Yagnik Bathija : : : : : : : : : : : The guiding principle of the upcycle factory design is to use structure as the primary generator of space. The idea of structural honesty is born where the interior space is formed by actual, visible structure. This approach leads to a form of structural expressionism as an attempt to attain transparency in function till literal structural transparency is proudly announced on the façade. In contrast, the crematorium being a private, sombre function demands solitude. This is achieved sectionally by carving a subterranean space for the pyres and ritual spaces. A haiku effect is created to emphasize the nothingness of space to empathize with the idea of loss. The project explores binaries throughout its course. Land & water, day & night, substructure & superstructure, minimalism & expressionism. However, conceptually the upcycle factory takes in waste and physically gives it a new life and the crematorium works with the deceased being given new life in the metaphysical form through collective memory. The program itself here is a metaphor for expiry & rebirth. With this everlasting transformation, the cycle of life is forever in continuum. Previous Next Continuum