The 8 Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Tasneem Vali Theory of Structures + Architectural Building Construction and Materials II Ar. Hardik Dedhia tasneem20@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. K. V. Parmeshwar, Ar. Rohit Karekar, Ar. Hardik Dedhia, Ar. Kanak Kashayp, Ar. Pranay Bhavsar. Ar. Rajesh Shelke : : : : : : : : : : : Through this workshop, a load-bearing structure has been created with the help of curved forms and has no use of verticals. A better understanding was developed of how each loop supports the next and load travel in such a structure from the apex to the body. The concentration of loads at nodes causes failures. If we give support at these points, the failures can be avoided. The model also has a wide base, and the walls are at an angle that gives stability to the form. The various joineries were done with the help of a thread in the process. When rolled, newspapers possess excellent compressive properties. The thicker the roll, the more the strength. It is fascinating how such a flimsy material can carry such loads, nearly six times its weight. Overall, the workshop answered the question of how height is a huge structural challenge. Most of the initial models worked well with less height, but the addition of height led to its failure. A careful and efficient design is needed to identify these points of failure and counteract them. Joineries also play a crucial role in the structure.

Previous Next Winter Woods Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Sakshi Kambli, Sakshi Mankar & Vrushali Kulkarni Volume Zero Tree House VII sakshik18@aoamumbai.in sakshim18@aoamumbai.in vrushali18@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: Volume Zero Tree House looks at redefining a home as an active part of Mother Nature, with all the necessary amenities. Narrative: In today’s tedious city-lives, it has become really essential to embrace the beauty of living where the concept of treehouse has proven to be an absolute measure to celebrate nature and the peace embedded within it. Winter woods is one of those special places where one can enjoy the magic of nature and get immense pleasure by finding themselves. Located on a hilly terrain of Pahalgam in Kashmir & surrounded by the snowy woods of Deodhar, Winter woods shares the most beautiful and picturesque views of river Jhelum. Linking the contoured site, the rustic bridge guides the user to the staircase which reveals the living room with a large window that frames the streaming river & bedroom on the attic glancing at the starry skies. The insulation acts as a barrier separating the inner & outer environment, thus giving a warm feeling inside the structure.Winter woods comforts & rejuvenates the user’s mind. “Let’s explore the inner child within”

Inside Out - Contextual Design (Top 16) Previous Next Email Guide Semester Competition Name Student Name Abhishek Suryavanshi ACARA Rookies 2021-22 IV Ar. Porus Master abhisheks19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : Competition Brief: The theme for the competition is Contextual Design: Creating Space, Re-interpreting Tradition Narrative: Project Inside out aims at offering a multifold staying experience with nature at its core. INSIDE OUT- an idea through which the connection between user, nature and its resources is followed. Responding to the site was key for contextual design which shaped the project. The response has been explored through various frames like climate, environmental management strategies, present and past traditional values from around and much more. The design was planned around the existing natural resources and also aimed at keeping them intact. Through this design project the user gains an understanding of the past practices of self sufficiency, local traditional values and simple ways of living in a modern context. The typical architectural style of building of the nearby villages gave rise to creation of various open, semi open and private spaces, giving a holistic spatial experience. Growing the food you eat, various recycling strategies, community living, is encouraged as part of developing a culture on site and helping visitors grow a connection with the built and unbuilt environment Creating comfortable and habitable spaces via large overhangs with small outdoor courtyard spaces getting formed, share a dual purpose of blocking the south sun and cater to the concept of inside out to the very core of the project.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Karishma Kaur Hooda, Dhruvanshi Sanghavi, Ameya Thanawala, Neha Jayasanker, Mansi Bhatia Allied Design - Landscape IV Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Devayani Upasani, Ar. Swati Desai, Ar. Shweta Sonakia karishma@aoamumbai.in , ameyat19@aoamumbai.in , neha19@aoamumbai.in , mansib19@aoamumbai.in , dhruvanshis19@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Swapna Hankare, Ar. Devayani Upasani, Ar. Swati Desai, Ar. Shweta Sonakia : : : : : : : : : : : The royal garden has a formal manicured nature with radiating pathways. The arrangement of trees is a peculiar note. Also the serpentine gallery has a driveway approach.Serpentine Pavilion is located in the lawn of the Serpentine Gallery which has a main driving access and multiple radiating approaches . The site is also near to the Serpentine river and has a formal manicured landscape with various arrangements of trees. The landscape arrangement of the setting portrays a contrast in terms of tree arrangement. The tree line near the serpentine Victorian structure is linearly aligned one-point perspective to border a user walking path, inducing a sense of direction and imparts formality in user-movement. These trees are equally spaced and all being of the same type and size. On the other hand , the unequal sizes and densities of trees gives an organic informal character to the landscape setting. We observe the cloud like nature of the for. and how this organic nature merges with the sky as well as the landscape. Here we have created a color palette to show how different colors in the context create different spatial feels when perceived together, like the sky along with latticework and anti slip glass creates a limitless feel. The sky weather and lattice creates a mystical feel together, the lattice work along with the manicured landscape and sky creates a distinction between the foreground and background, whereas the contrast of the lattice work to the night sky and trees creates a focus on the pavilion at night. Serpentine Pavillion

Previous Next Halla Bol : The Void’s Voice (2nd Place) Email Semester Competition Name Student Name Avani Mandpe Jigisha Soni DAC - Academy's Recess - Rethinking Amphitheatre Area IV, VI avanim18@aoamumbai.in jigishas19@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : Competition Brief: Academy's Recess proposes the generation of architectural ideas for outdoor activities for the institution's amphitheatre area while retaining the original functionality of the space. Interaction and Activity in a natural environment is the key focus of the competition. Narrative: The tree no longer survives in its original glory, but it’s essence surely will. Taking the phrase “Life comes a full circle” a bit literally, our aim was to give an ode to the space that the tree occupied and upheld for all these years by leaving it entirely empty, for its prestige and permanence are irreplaceable. The intervention includes a circular void in place of the current plinth with the amphitheater redesigned, staying true to its name, by providing levels which sprawl along the magnanimous area while ensuring that it caters to both large groups of people coming together to celebrate different occasions and also individuals or small groups looking for their own peace and seclusion.

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Ayushi Mahajan, Miriam Thomas, Yusra Zahoor Environmental Studies II Ar. Prerna Thakar ayushim20@aoamumbai.in miriamt20@aoamumbai.in yusraz20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : The exercise aims to look at the Relationship and co-existence of Built & Natural Environments by understanding the built forms that were developed by the people, in the context of - the climate, and analyze how the design emerged efficiently. We understood the geography and history of the settlements the structures were built, and also the merits and demerits of the built form and drew the reasons for them to be long lasting. We studied in depth the planning, zoning, orientation, and form envelope, openings, structure, material, roof and floor, internal layout, services, and the community layout. The outcome was a network map divided according to the four elements derived from a systematic approach based on the 'Four Elements' concept (fire, water, earth, air) that according to ancient philosophy are the origins of nature. Each element is associated with the local environmental attributes like solar radiation, humidity, materials, and wind. Santorini

Previous Next Email Studio Conductors Semester Subject Student Name Shanaya Wadia Ganesh Rathi Isha Padte Krishnendu Nair Pranjal Tak Rohit Barve Sarvesh Kambli Tejas Shinde Yug Dudhara Sharayu Vinchurkar Architectural Building Services III Ar. Richa Raut, Ar. Kanak Kashyap, Ar. Minal Gujjar shanaya20@aoamumbai.in , ganesh20@aoamumbai.in , ishap20@aoamumbai.in , krishnendun20@aoamumbai.in , pranjalt20@aoamumbai.in , rohit20@aoamumbai.in , sarveshk20@aoamumbai.in ,tejass20@aoamumbai.in ,yugd20@aoamumbai.in ,sharayu20@aoamumbai.in : : : : : : : : : GHOP, the dry toilet of Spiti valley, has been in use since a long period of time. The study of these toilets in order to create awareness of the importance of toilets in various regions was conducted. Ghops are used in the cold and cloudy region of Himachal Pradesh where water can not be used as conveniently due to the freezing temperatures. There is a pit in which the waste is collected. In this, dry mixture of wood chips, ash and animal dung is put after every use so as to help the enzyme action decompose the waste. This pit is cleaned annually after the composting of waste is complete and it can be used in farms. Ghop – Dry Toilet Traditional Technology

Previous Next Semester Ar. Shruti Barve, Ar. Richa Raut IV, VI Studio Conductors : : : Mythology is a validation of experience, and it prevails along with time. Some call it stories, others have scientific reasoning, and few choose to remain oblivious. Myths have always been a part of our life. They do not point to a fact but beyond to something that informs it. The course intended to collect myths from various subjects like species, deities, ecosystems, cosmic beings, and habitations and to decipher and dissect each myth by putting forth the context, timeline, and purpose for it to appear. COLLECTING MYTHS

Staggered: A 200 Bedded Covid Hospital (Runner up) Previous Next Email Guide Semester Competition Name Student Name Avani Mandpe Siddharth Agrawal Vinay Ekkaldevi Wipra Gada INSDAG Architecture awards 2020 V-VI Ar. K. V. Parmeshwar avanim18@aoamumbai.in siddhartha18@aoamumbai.in vinaye18@aoamumbai.in wiprag18@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: The architectural value of the design mainly lies in creating a happy and spirited atmosphere for its users in times of loss of hope. The concept takes root in symbolism, taking inspiration from the chemical compound of serotonin, the hormone that stabilizes our feelings of happiness.Flexibility was kept at the helm of the design owing to the unpredictability of the times.The structure is planned with repeating floor plates and efficient services that helps in inverting and expanding the use of spaces in case of adversities. The scheme was fast track construction. Hence, phases of construction were set adhering up to a 100 day timeline. A hybrid construction technique was opted for to achieve the desired form in minimum time. The steel details were designed feasible and comprehensive to even laymen to pave way for maximum workforce. The structure entails a horizontal spread and a vibrant, staggered façade. Central voids were created in the hospital blocks to provide for courtyards and increase active facades.The varied fronts and levels give a sense of dynamism to the form, drawing keen parallelism to the nature of the pandemic.Ultimately, the aim of the design is to keep everyone apart, yet together.

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Falmai Chheda, Rajaswi Patil, Amey Kodalkar Allied Design - Urban Design IX Ar. Yashwant Pitkar falmaic@aoamumbai.in rajaswip17@aoamumbai.in ameyv15@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Harshad Bhatia, Ar. Tushar Shetty, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : : : The devastating Beirut port blast took many lives, their livelihoods and the blast left the port completely destroyed. The crater marks the incident and hence our entire design revolves around this crater keeping it as a center. This blast made us realize that simple planning methods can help avoid such accidents like multiple entry and exits, bunkers(emergency shelters) isolating the hazardous materials. Considering the above, port strategies were divided into 3 segments: Filling the economic void through revenue generation, Climate change & sustainability and Public interaction but maintaining the port security. Port planning was divided into 3 segments: Public, semi-public and private. The Waterfront memorial is the key feature of this design it is a roundabout memorial for the people who lost their lives and is placed at the crater also provides as a waterfront to people of Beirut. The waterfront bridge acts as an axis cutting the port into private and semi-public port activities and is used for the common public. The paths and access are in a way which distinguishes and restricts public-private vehicles, humans and guides them through this port. To make the port self-sustainable solar panels and windmills have been installed. Revamping Beirut

Previous Next Email Guide Semester Subject Student Name Adish Rathod, Prajwal Satvidkar, Ibrar Sheikh, Soham Tulaskar Allied Design - Interior Design IX Ar. Hemal Biscuitwala adishr16@aoamumbai.in prajwals16@aoamumbai.in ibrars16@aoamumbani.in sohamt17@aoamumbai.in Studio Conductors Ar. Harshad Bhatia, Ar. Tushar Shetty, Ar. Amey Ghosalkar : : : : : : : : : : : The idea of deriving economic boost comes from the ideas of repurposing and producing new containers for the shipping industry as well as the housing and infrastructure industry of Beirut, this will decrease their development costs while new containers are produced, the old ones could be repaired, repurposed or recycled and the Beirut port can act as a hub for these activities. If this containers can be used as Building Material. The project will aim at providing creative spaces for workshops, production spaces and vocational and agricultural schools, among others, to fight unemployment, which was exacerbated after the explosion, and create future jobs for of Lebanese people. Reuse what remains at the site, recycling materials such as steel, wood and glass that were scattered throughout. memorial - is a public space, for traditional and cultural activities, and tourist attractions for the performances. The broader vision for the port is derived from the fact that the Economic status of Lebanon has been falling even before the 4th August incident, while the people Of Beirut still wait for Justice, authorities have started with thinking about the future of the port, with various Ideas and humanitarian efforts pooling into Beirut. The pooling of efforts though a good starting point to normalize situations in Beirut, have a potential of destroying the local character and craft. Repurposing Beirut

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