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 Adish Rathod Design Dissertation IX Ar. Shripad Bhalerao adishr16@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/adishr_1627_1 : Studio Conductors : : : The idea for this Dissertation comes from a simple thought about expanding cities and the burden caused by rapid urbanisation. With these initial factors a relation could be drawn as to how these factors are leading to more unorganised jobs, leading to issues such as hunger and migration patterns which make life tougher for urban individuals. Having these basic issues in mind, the Dissertation dives deeper into how these factors affect the city in social and economic factors, leading to a larger picture of what lifestyle the people of the city lead and how accessible basic necessities such as food, recreational spaces are to the urban population. Thus the topic explores various interventions that can be carried out on various levels throughout the city, trying to integrate all stakeholders to share their knowledge, create circular systems and eventually create a sustainable community that helps transform these interventions into regular practice and involve as many people as they can to live a better urban life. Farming As A Means Of Community Building & Social Development

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Mansi Parocha Design Dissertation IX Ar. Prof. Swati Chokshi mansipa17@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/mansi_parocha_37_dd_book : Studio Conductors : : : The urban cities have constantly been exposed to a change in ability to socialize, build form, space and environment. The cities have fairly adapted to these changes in every aspect due to the over growing population, change in housing typology and the economical changes. There are noticeable changes in the housing typology as well which can be visually noticed even though not experienced. There are various housing typologies observed in the cities depending on various demographics such as number of occupants in the family, types of user groups, age groups,etc. Making it a subjective topic. Due to rapid urbanization, cities are growing day by day and also there is a demand for the residential sector because of migration and also the cities are getting denser and highly populated. Present day need for shelter is increasing due to an increase in population. Hence, housing and redevelopment is a subject of curiosity among the working class of the city. The construction of high density low-rise housing apartments was an attractive option for lower and middle-income buyers as the cost of construction is less for such developments making the purchase affordable for them. In such dense living environments, it is important to know whether the social and psychological needs of people are fulfilled in order to achieve a healthy physical environment. Housing is a composite commodity that fulfills various needs. It is not just a dwelling unit because it is required to fulfill various human needs of socializing, security, engagement with the neighborhood, etc.The needs of humans are vast apart from just a basis need for shelter it is important to be well informed about the social spaces in a community living and how it molds the social lifestyle of a person. The relationship between humans and the built environment is diverse and also it helps use to understand their idea of socializing and adaptive measures to be taken while proposing a redevelopment project in such scenarios. The study tries to find out many ways of establishing social well being in redeveloped structures and how to engage people in socializing and community based interactions. It also studies the life in chawls in urban context and the use of space or their adaptive activities in order to live in chawls. Keywords: Social well being, community spaces, built environment, communal spaces, interactive neighborhood. Reviving Community Interactions and Activities in the Neighborhood

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Prajwal Satvidkar Design Dissertation IX Ar. Harshada Bapat Shintre prajwals16@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/1635_prajwals_ddbook : Studio Conductors : : : Building Materials are considered a very important part of the construction sector in today’s time. There is a major concern about resource consumption and the ever-growing environmental impacts of the built structure. The world at this moment is consuming resources for building construction more than it can produce for which eventually will result in a total depletion of these resources and one would have to continue looking for alternative building materials in order to continue constructing. Urban materials of construction have dominated the construction industry. These materials are much more powerful in terms of systematic, mass and vertical construction. But now as the concern for alternative sources of material has raised and as technology has evolved over the time. It is essential to explore alternative sources of materials, which will provide solution to the construction industries. On the other hand world faces an issue of waste generation over the years. India being 18% of world’s human population account for nearly 27% of world’s municipal solid waste generated every year. The curiosity arises if this waste can be used as an alternative building material. In addition, it is necessary to study if these newly generated materials can be adopted in terms of strength, compression and stability and if these materials can cope up with the existing building materials in terms of usage, cost and work efficiency. Hence, the necessity to back up the data and study arrives. The research talks about the viability impact of these materials in comparison to different material. Waste: As Material of Construction

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Harshvardhan Jhaveri Design Dissertation IX Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali harshvardhanj17@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/1717_harshvardhanjhaveri_ddbook1 : Studio Conductors : : : Death is not an easy concept to understand or, rather, even comprehend. We are all constantly surrounded by death, but we pay little or no attention to this overwhelming and constantly looming aspect of dying. To understand death, one needs to understand dying. Religions, cultures, and beliefs play a crucial role in how an individual perceives death. These cultures have built elaborate rituals to help humans process the grief of losing someone. They very craftily mold this intangible aspect of death into one that is tangible and can be held on to, allowing one to grasp an understanding of their own existence better. We focus so much on the latter aspect of death that we forget to cater to the dying. Most people aren’t afraid of death, but they are, of dying. The study is an attempt to understand the concept of death and dying, along with what it is that people want or need before they or their close ones die. It aims to question the importance of peace before dying, why people need it in the first place, and then further understand what will help them attain this peace therewith architecturally providing the means to achieve it. Narrating Death - Architecture For The Dying

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 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 Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Alisha Menezes Design Dissertation IX Ar. Shruti Barve alisham17@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/alisha_1725_3 : Studio Conductors : : : The area of study consists of diverse physical, biological, and cultural characteristics. Being one of the very few open lands in Vasai, it is under a threat of destruction in the form of different project proposals. The purpose of this research is to preserve the wetlands and the original biodiversity of the area while adding a new perspective to the future growth of the place. Saving the wetland gives rainwater its home, successively saving the abutting urban areas and established developments from flooding. The goal is to develop a land capability map for Vasai based on its ecological feasibility and to derive land suitability for future buildable areas within the constraint of the semi-open hydrological network. Based on the observations and a comprehensive understanding of the land conditions of the area, this thesis aims to build a community and a skill development centre that engages the general user groups sufficiently; providing a positive impact on their well-being through the qualities of the built environment. And in due course, enhance a sense of attachment between the people and the place that will assist with the conservation of the open fields around Suncity-Gass road in the future. Thus, making it difficult for any authority to vandalize it. Stormwater Sponge

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Ojaswi Chauthaiwale Design Dissertation IX Ar. Prof. Sanjay Mehta ojaswic17@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/ojaswi_08_ddbook : Studio Conductors : : : Nagpur is one of the largest producers of oranges in India and also exports to the rest of the world. The city is known as the ‘Orange city’ of the country. This unique identity is due to the peculiar variety of oranges cultivated in this region. Owing to the characteristics of the variety with origin in the city, Nagpur received the geographical Indication(GI) status for the same in 2014. Mandarin orange, also known as Nagpur santra now, is the common type of orange widely cultivated in the region. It was brought to Nagpur by the then ruler, towards the end of the 18th century. The fruit soon became very popular and Nagpur got known for its orange cultivation gaining a certain reputation in the Indian market. However, the identity is not exploited in a public realm. There is no identified platform between the farmers/producers and the citizens where they can market and share their experience of the entire process. It is only spoken about and can be heard in news articles. There is no place in and around the city through which the sense of identity can be perceived. Thus, there is a need to reinforce this identity and exploit it beyond the tag. The study revolves around understanding the farming scenario worldwide to further narrow it down at the city level. The process will also generate a dialogue with the farmers being the primary producers and understanding the obstacles faced by them in their occupation as a farmer. This will also aid to understand the scope of the fruit in the processing industry. The objective is to reduce the gap between farmer and consumer and allow direct benefits to the primary producer. The larger aim is to create an association for the people thereby strengthening the identity for the city holistically. The idea revolves around the farming and the allied programs that can be derived, considering orange as the key produce along with other crops depending on their coexistence. Developing various programs based on the scope of the fruit to engage the people in an interactive way, also building a farmer- consumer relationship. Such an intervention will not only motivate the farmers but also create tourism opportunities for the people through agriculture, consequently boosting the agricultural economy of the region. Such a series of developments will add a new layer to the city thus contributing towards its economy and identity for the future. Reinforcing Nagpur’s identity as ‘Orange city’, thereby creating a layer of citizen association.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Falguni Sakpal Design Dissertation IX Ar. Ashley Fialho falgunis17@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/falgunis_49_book : Studio Conductors : : : "India has been grateful for its owned Classical Music and Ragas since the very beginning. Indian Music has helped convey the social problems and in creating conversations in society. “It is remarkable how every element in the universe originates from a sound vibration and hence it is no wonder how music can harness nature. Its instantaneous pleasing effect can be an answer to misery.” In ancient history, people use to gather to solve difficulties and provide solutions for the same via ART FORMS such as dance or music. This was done so that the people can comprehend those in a better way. Their social and cultural associations can be understood to extract symbols and create meaningful architecture. However, these classical ragas are now getting eroded in the entire system of globalization and in exchanging value art forms globally. The western classical concepts of music when are getting introduced to the country are mixed or rather creating fusions to reach out to more audiences at a global level but more with the economic purposes, and somewhere in that process the true Indian Music is getting aside and as it is one of the intangibles, after some years, it will only be in people’s memories and records. These ancient Indian origin ragas are needed to be revived, restored and preserved immediately. This suggests building social capital, better mental health and quality of life. The qualitative research practised holds two independent approaches; to identify the ragas and their impacts on biodiversity and thereafter investigate the statement ""Architecture is frozen music"" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Interestingly, the unbiased study reveals the fused state between frozen music and liquid architecture throughout the process and comes from a deep understanding that, in its very essence, architecture exceeds building and music exceeds sound. The research findings indicate the approach of the intervention will be celebrating and reviving Indian Classical Music and defining its relation to biodiversity via architecture and suggesting easy ACCESSIBILITY to the art form. Simultaneously, it will be a creation of a common platform for Indian origin artists, the true listeners, learners and worshipers. The thesis will be decoding and translating the intangible components of music into visual, physical, spatial architecture. This will be an opportunity to explore the interrelationship between architecture and Indian classical music in the LOCAL CONTEXT and contribute to the dissemination of classical music, student-oriented activities and nature conservation at an urban level. " Reviving the Golden Ragas: Rejuvenating in the Fused State of Frozen Music and Liquid Architecture

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