AOA #WRAPPED 2021-22 : NEW BEGINNINGS

NEW BEGINNINGS

AOA WRAPPED VOL. III

2021-2022

Hola Academites !

A fresh fledging start for all the new comings after a long and tedious pandemic; The sight of determinant adjustment to offline college be it for the rookie juniors or those working on their thesis, or be it watching the council run around in a frenzy to make this year's confluence a blast; An ecstatic beginning of finally seeing everything from a second dimension to a third dimension.

The past year 2021-2022 marked the most awaited switch from the online medium to the offline mode with the original AOA vibe. While the former taught us all quite new skills and made us realize the importance of physical interaction, the latter was welcomed warmly with the "online batch" students getting acclimatized to the college in their second year beside their juniors and the seniors reliving their college days.

Academites enthusiastically reinvented the college experience that gave a break to the new batches within academic and non-academic activities. Despite the sudden transformation in the routine, the accomplishments were as applaudable as always, making Academy proud.

This was made possible by the encouraging nature and immense efforts of the faculty and the Principals Ar. Suresh Singh Sir and Ar. Sulakshana Ma'am. A huge thanks for their efforts.

Where the college is also getting a contemporary face all the students, class representatives, editorial representatives, cultural representatives, Niche team and the Student council looks back as well as honor new beginnings, we wrap this year.

Aoa Wrap might be an end to this dynamic year, but for us it's a new beginning full of zeal. Hope this yearbook brings to you the memories of the reincarnation of the 'Life at AOA' and keep up our spirits for the year to come!

Thank You, Niche Team, Academy of Architecture, Mumbai

EDITOR’S NOTE

Rachana Sansad’s Academy of Architecture is one of the oldest architectural institutions in India, and has been a launching platform for the country’s most prominent and celebrated architects and designers; we are fortunate to welcome a very eclectic mix of students every year, who contribute largely to our culturally vibrant group of students.

It is important to note that our magazine, NICHE is a publication which is managed by the students, for the students and of the students. During the Academic year 2021-22, AoA has witnessed

Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali

a lot of challenges due to Covid-19 pandemic and the consequences of the lock-downs. Through all the upheavals, the student community and the NICHE team have been diligently

persevering

to

put

together

the

publication,

upholding high standards of content, representation and graphics. I really appreciate the efforts taken by the NICHE team in collaborating to produce this magazine, in a digital as well

as

printed

format,

showcasing

events,

academic

achievements, co-curricular and curricular work of the student community of AoA.

PRINCIPAL’S

Academy of Architecture has always aspired to nurture fearless, conscientious and sensitive designers that can make their mark in the profession and set new benchmarks of relevant and sensible architectural productions. In the year 2021-22, despite the ambiguity of Covid our faculty and students efficiently adapted to the new medium and their collective efforts showed brilliant results in the form of accolades received for the impeccable performance in thesis.

Suresh M. Singh

From citations and special mentions in the IIA, NIASA and the Charles Correa Gold Medal, to securing the Best Undergraduate Thesis at COA-NIASA, to winning the gold at AYDA (ASIA'S YOUNG DESIGNER AWARD) and representing the country at an international level, our students have made us proud and put AOA on the global map.

ADDRESSAL

2021-22

STUDENT COUNCIL

General Secretary A Divyy Nishar

General Secretary B Pradyumna Vikharankar

Joint Secretary A Manasa Ravikumar

Joint Secretary B Mahir Mody

Sports Head Amartya Sonaje

Sports Co-Head Krissh Chavan

PR Head Ridhima Mahadik

PR Co-Head A Neha Jayasanker PR Co-Head B Aditya Shanbhag

DAC Head Pranav Chaubal

DAC Co-Head A Vardhan Arora DAC Co-Head B Himanshi Mittal

Cultural Head Ganesh Beniwal

Cultural Co-Head A Viresh Desai Cultural Co-Head B Aashi Jain

Creative Head Soham Tulaskar

Social Media Head Gaurang Rajput

Graphics Head Shrutee Patil

Social Media Head Mohit Pandharkame

Graphics Head Dhruvi Jain

Graphics Head Sarvesh Kambli

CLUB REPRESENTATIVES Social Club Manthan Darunde Chandraneil Kumbhare

Movie Club Adnan Motiwala Jayesh Sharma

Food Club Saumya Baheti Devam Ghatak

Dance Club Pooja Tambe Vaibhavi Tolamatti

Sketching Club Riya Khinvasara Simran Ajgaonkar

Music Club Phalguni Satpal Palak Bhattad

Financial Literacy Club Ruchira Rathod Vaibhavi Khedkar

Literary Club Tanaya Nadkarni Gurusha Sood

Games Club Sairaj Halpatrao Urvi Patil

Drama Club Ritika Mehta Manan Raut

Photography Club Riddhi Deshmukh Muskaan Ranwaka

Software Club Aditya Vaidya Harshwardhan Shirpurkar

CLASS REPRESENTATIVES 2A Shanaya Wadia Bhavika Jakhotiya Suyash Dhadiwal Aishwarya Joshi

3A Harsh Tank Prajakta Pai Tarika Deshpande Rashmita Dake

4A Aditya Ikhe Hinal Solanki Manav Sharma Sooraj Ighe

5A Falguni Sakpal Vignesh Penikal Ritika Redkar Manasi Thukrul

2B Miriam Thomas Devam Ghatak

3B Bhavya Mewada Kaankshi Shah

4B Yash Umekar Neha Raut

5B Shruti Sahasrabudhe Harshil Jain

CULTURAL REPRESENTATIVES

Shufa Ansari 2A Devyani Parale 2B

Kartika Pinjarkar 3A Pratishtha Johar 3B Aditya Ikhe 4A Shreya Tengle 4B Pradnya 5A Ganesh Beniwal 5B

EDITORIAL TEAM Laxaree Sawant 3 A Isha keni 2A Khushi Pednekar 2A

DAC REPRESENTATIVES Srishti Khatwani 1A Simran Khaitan 2B Rasika Salgaonkar 3A Wipra Gada 4A Yash Umekar 4B Mansi Kothari 5B

SPORTS REPRESENTATIVES Aditya Srivastava 2A Kevin John 2B Puneet Maru 3A Aranya Dev 3B Aryan D'abreo 4A Madhura Karad 4B Vedang Anil Naik 5A Vedant khedekar 5B

Cultural and Sports Freshers & Prom Academites’ Day Convocation Clubs and Events ASSA Confluence

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DAC and Design Dialogues DAC INSDAG Solar Decathlon Design Dialogues

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Farewell and Memories Rewind Memories Adios Amigos Major Missing

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Signing Off Student Body Last Two Weeks of College Yours Sincerely

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CONTENTS

CULTURAL AND SPORTS

#IT’S_THE_TIME_TO_DISCO

Welcoming the newbies along with a year senior newbies, the freshers' party for the year was unique one. Academites relished the day jamming the Bombay Cocktail Bar with prom date couples, dancing their stress out and enjoying delicacies to their heart's content. It was one of the best opportunities for vertical interaction. The newbies were in their full energies displaying talent, pleasing seniors and fighting for the position of Mr and Ms Fresher of the year all in a fun way.

#FRESHIES

#FRESHERS & PROM 03

#ELITES

OF_THE_NIGHT

#FASHION_KA_JALWA ELITES OF THE NIGHT 2022: Aaryan Doshi and Harshada Oza MR. AND MS. FRESHER 2021: Sandesh Jadhav and Anushka Joshi MR. AND MS. PROM 2022: Aditya Kanade and Rasika Salgaonkar

#FUN_TIMES

#PHOTOBOOTH

#PROM_DATE

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#ACADEMITES’ DAY

Academites' day, long awaited since lockdown, brought a new blast of enthusiasm within all the classes rehearsing their performances with high spirits. Surprising fun interaction by the faculty members, themselves speaking out every student's heart, was cherry on the cake. All in all, the day was a reunion of academites, their talent and their spirit.

#FAV_JAMMING

#HOUSE FULL

#DANCE_TO_THE_BEAT

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#PRIZE Distribution Appreciation of students for their contribution and success over the year was done by felicitating them with certificates.

#NICHE

#PICTURE_ABHI_BAKI_HAI

#BEST_CLASS_AWARD

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#CONVOCATION It is beautiful to see our seniors smiling from eye to eye. Well, they have all the reasons to smile like that.

Graduating after 5 rigorous years and making your teachers, parents, and yourself proud is something we all wish for. Isn't it?

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#AOA_CONVOCATION

#HAPPY

#BATCH_OF_2021

#HAPPY_FACES

In frame - happy faces, proud parents, cheerful students, and a wonderful moment!

#CONG RATULATIONS 08

#CLUBS & EVENTS The academy is not the same without its wonderful teachers and on this teacher’s day the cultural team along with the sketching club collaborated to create illustrations of our faculty as a way of saying thank you for all that they do.

SKETCHING CLUB X CULTURALS

TEACHER’S DAY

GAMES NIGHT : Tongue Twisters

NIGHTS

WITH ACADEMITES

MOVIES NIGHT : Screening of The Truman Show movie

MUSIC NIGHT : Antakshari

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What better way to ensure fun and games when in a pandemic than a night of fun with the Academites!

The cultural team in collaboration with the games, movie and music club hosted three nights of non-stop fun and games.

GANESH

CHATURTHI

Social club organised a DIY eco-friendly Ganesh Idol making workshop to celebrate a green Ganesh Chaturthi . A make along video was posted on the culturals instagram page (@aoa_cultures) where students could follow the step by step tutorial to make their own ganesha at home.

In honour of 76 years of freedom, academites came together virtually to celebrate our diverse and colourful country through various cultural performances by Music Club, Dance Club, Sketching Club, Drama club and Literary Club. Strong sense of patriotism filled the heart and soul of the academy.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

YOGA

SESSION A yoga session was hosted with Arushi Bhatia, the academites joined in with great zeal and enthusiasm early on a Sunday morning.

With yoga mats and water bottles in hand, the one hour session ended up being the perfect way to slow down both mentally and physically after a long week.

NAVRATRI Navratri has always been a special event for Academy as this is the time of the year when Academites prefer wearing colours other than black. Being in the online medium there was a race between classes for having maximum group photos and gain class points. All classes gathered to celebrate a few moments together by wearing the same colour and those with the most creative picture were declared winners of the respective day .The enthusiasm of Academites made this Navratri a memorable one.

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#SPINACH_PASTA

#CLUBS & EVENTS A cookalong session was hosted by Mrs. Suman Bhutada, Grandmama of Saumya Behti, our coordinator for the food club.

Here she taught everyone to make her much loved garlic and spinach pasta along with cheese corn toast , a special recipe that ensures a tastier way to consume our greens.

COOKING SESSIONS

TREND

WITH A

TWIST

‘Trend with a twist” was a new event launched by the dance club where students were asked to recreate any trending dance video and add their own twist to it.

Entries poured in with a large variety of great performances from the academites.

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The movie ‘Soul’ in collaboration with the Music club was thoroughly enjoyed for its narration in terms of visual and musical assemblage.

The Disney masterpiece marked a perfect conclusion to the hectic week.

MOVIE

NIGHTS

#AUTOCAD_SESSION

The first session in AutoCAD covered the basic commands, layers, importing and exporting pdf, annotations, line weights and line types.

#PHOTOSHOP_SESSION The software club also conducted a session about the basics of Adobe Photoshop covering basic commands, layers, brushes, selections and masking.

SOFTWARE SESSIONS

FINANCE

NAVRASA

SESSION

The club organised an informative lecture series about Introduction to the Finance, Credit and Debt and the Sources of Funds, conducted

by Guest speaker, Mrs. Neha Maru.

S K E T C H E S

The club has an annual theme, ‘ Journey of nine Emotions- Navrasa .’

Different emotions have different meanings which can be portrayed by art.

Thus the sketching club has covered the emotions of Shringar Ras, Hasya Ras and Karuna Ras which represent love and beauty, humour or comedy, and grief and compassion respectively.

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#ASSA

The Architecture Students Sports Arena (ASSA) is a Mumbai-based inter-college sporting tournament for architecture students. ASSA is the first event of its kind in Mumbai, catering to the requirements of active young and assisting them in pursuing their interest. ASSA provides a forum for all universities to engage on levels outside of the classroom. It encourages extracurricular activities and aims to maintain the spirit of sportsmanship. ASSA 2021-22 will be hosted by Academy of Architecture. The event is scheduled from February 18 to February 20, 2022 ‘ASSA 2021-22’ includes 6 sports.

FOOTBALL

BADMINTON

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BASKETBALL

TABLE TENNIS

CRICKET

CHESS

Winners : AOA

TABLE TENNIS

Winners : AOA, Hiray and KRVIA

CRICKET

Winners : AOA Runners up : Rizvi COA

FOOTBALL

CHESS

Winners : Aditya COA Runners up : IES COA

BASKETBALL

Winners : Hiray COA Runners up : AOA

BADMINTON

Winners : KRVIA, Hiray, LSR, AOA

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Resonating with the spirit of 'Academites Dynamites', here we exhibit a reflection of how the Academy strives to establish a homogeneous combination of research, design, and representation in every step we take.

READING CORNER

ORIENTATION ELECTIVE

DESIGN

RESEARCH

REPRESENTATION COLLEGE PROJECT

COMPETITIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS

EXTRA CURRICULAR

TECHNICAL

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DE S I GN The Transition

Student : Bhavya Mewada Semester : 5

Corporate Den by Netflix Inc. 1

Student : Ameya Thanawala Semester : 5

Appsolute Interface

Students : Nikita Jagzap, Navya Malu, Ananya Nayak Semester : 1

Rejuvenating Beirut

Students : Ritika Mehta, Trisha Raote, Niharika Bhagwat Semester : 9

Hamsa

Student : Dhruvi Jain Semester : 4

Foundation Studio

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Allied Design

Architectural Design

Residential Co-Living Facility In Antananarivo, Madagascar

Aural Space

Students : Jayraj Pratap Mistry Semester : 5

Deciphering Play

Students : Mahir Mody, Sukriti Sharma Semester : 4

Remodel & Remake

Student :Serah Yatin Semester : 10

Student :Ruchi Phatak Semester : 4

Esquee - Application of Passive Design 2 Student : Priyal Vasaiwala Semester : 9

Thesis

Building Services

Technical Design

Environmental Studies

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TEC HNI CAL POP Trials to Assess Student : Srishti Khatwani Semester : 3

Take a Seat

Student : Urja Arte Semester : 1

Folded Plates 2 Student : Hiloni Seth Semester : 9

Foundation Studio

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Building Construction

MMRC Headquarters 1 Student : Vrushali Kulkarni Semester : 6

Levels

Students : Bhavya Hareshkumar Mewada, Ruchi Pathak, Aditya Shanbhag Semester : 5

Redevelopment Scheme at Mahim 4

Panchratna Building Student : Mahir Mody Semester : 5

Student : Krish Mewawala Semester : 7

Representation & Detailing

Technical design

Building Services

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RE SE AR CH

Chihuahuan Desert Grasslands & Coppice Woodland

Students : Rashi Bhansali, Mithila Gadag, Nidhi Khot, Isha Patil, Laxaree Sawant Semester : 4

Visionary Future

Students : Vaishnavi Siddhapara, Shrutee Patil, Shivanjay Bhagat, Aditya Kanade, Soham Dhanokar, Pranav Apar Semester : 4

Green Tea

Students :Srishti Khatwani, Isha Keni, Sarvesh Kambli Semester : 1

Kaisalmer

Student : Laankshi Shah Semester : 4

Somnath Temple, Gujarat Student : Jayraj Mistry Semester : 5

Foundation Studio

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Allied Design

Architectural Theory

Shading Patterns

Sabarmati Ashram

Student : Simran Khaitan Semester : 3

Students : Jeeva Shetti, Kareena Desai Semester : 5

Farming As A Means Of Community Building & Social Development Student :Adish Rathod Semester : 9

Design Dissertation

Humanities

Ek din Ki CM

Student : Palak Bhattad Semester : 4

Building Services

Malay House

Students : Nikita Jagzap , Krishnendu Nair , Swamini Gawad , Hitashi Ambwani , Anushri Patil , Madhavi Kadam Semester : 3

Environmental Studies

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WORK SHOPS FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY

The workshop helped the students build an understanding of overall composition, color and framing which is key to every #perfectclick!

Workshop Conductors - Muskaan Ranwaka & Riddhi Deshmukh This workshop particularly aimed at making stories and converting those stories and thoughts into illustrations.

Super fun and interactive session cheered up the students of AOA.

FINANCE & ARCHITECTURE

The workshop explored the connection between architecture and finance by studying and understanding various financial terms used in practice.

Workshop Conductor Ar. Kanak Kashyap 23

Workshop Conductor Siddha Kannur

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THE FASCINATING MEDIUM OF STAMPS

Imagine learning beautiful recipes for cake and chocolate pops at an architectural college! Well AOA encourages all hobbies. From baking to dancing, every hobby is welcomed here!

Workshop Conductor Mrs. Shikha Baheti A workshop to understand the basics of Architectural Photography.

Participants also learnt some editing tricks using Snapseed and Lightroom.

LA JEANNETTE

Workshop Conductor Manish Malli

Isn’t it beautiful when students themselves turn into teachers? Well, the long-living tradition of seniors teaching juniors is still alive in AOA. This workshop helped students learn how just a pen can allow them to create amazing things Workshop Conductor Pradyumna Vikhrankar

LAKIRE

ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY

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Being online was never a reason for AOA students to skip out on the fun!

They still managed to dance their hearts out in this wonderful workshop!

Workshop Conductor Radhika Patil

BOLLYSHAKE

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CLASS EVENTS A MINUTE TO WIN IT

A list of fun task for the whole class which will decide which class is the best and well coordinated within a time limit.

The more task a class performs, the more points they get.

Quick thinking, fluency and a hive mind are some of the things that would be essential if you wanna survive this challenge, were the difficulty level increases as you move along the territory, so ask yourselves are you ready for the challenge?

Battle your way by competing with other classes in a game where your listening, seeing and analytical skills will be tested along with 90% of your Netflix/Prime skills.

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TRIAL BY TRIVIA

THE IMPROV BATTLE

WINNER OPEN MIC

An event for all enthusiasts to flex all the poems, short stories, all fake Oscar winning speeches and songs you always wanted to rant.

The event was to have a night full of fun and endless performances from everyone.

1ST

CLASS 5B

2ND

CLASS 1B

A class event where we challenge teamwork, speed and consistency. You'll have to solve rounds of questions, each leading to the next one. All the teams would contest together, and the first one to complete all rounds, WINS!!

3RD

HALLA BOL! THE TREASURE HUNT

CLASS 5A

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ESPORTS

#WINNERS

Call of Duty Mobile

#1 Devang Redekar, 1B- Maxima16_ Raj Kothari, 1B- immortal1703 Anurag Shetty, 1B- ARTY_Amron Yash Bangera, 1A- (^^)APPOLLO(^^)

#2 Amartya Sonaje, 5A - Amaer_0798 Soham Tulaskar, 5B - sohamt62 Divyy Nishar, 5A- DV5526

BGMI

#1 Soham,1A (VxpH〆ZEUS) Sujal, 1A (LMR・DexteR) Somya, 1A (LADYPOWERGlRL) Mandar,1B (Mickey Hexx) #2 Soham Tulaskar, 5B (sohamt62)

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#WINNERS

#WINNERS

Chess

#1 Aditya Singh (3B) #3 Anushka Joshi(2A)

#2 Ronak Gala (5B)

#WINNERS Valorant

#1 Arya, 3A Gaurang, 3A- shengdanabiscuit Soham, 3A- Dyno Rohit, 3A #2 Darsh Sheth, 5A - JETHALAL Aditya Vaidy , 5A - DEADSHOT Abhishek Rudrakar, 5A - GoldenCrow45 Vedang,5A - RAMPAGEbullets Harshwardhan Jhaveri, 5B #3 Anurag, 1B- ARTYAmron Devang, 1B - max1ima6 Samruddhi, 1B - samu3113

STAND-UP AOA never leaves a stone unturned when it comes to planning fun events!

This time the council organized their very own comedy night by calling in Yash Rathi - 'a super smart individual'. He made sure to make us laugh with every sentence he spoke. The meet screens surely were tiring but the hilarious set by Yash Rathi made us forget of all it! The jokes made the students laugh their hearts out. It was like a stressbuster and a much needed session in the pandemic!

Special thanks to Yash Rathi and his hilarious jokes!

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DAC AND DESIGN DIALOGUES

#DAC Design Architecture Committee (DAC) is a committee of architecture students interested and passionate about design, architecture, and competition. It is an initiative by the students of the Academy of Architecture to provide support to those who want to participate in various projects, competitions, and workshops and explore the field of architecture. Our main objective is to encourage more participation and support the students taking part in various competitions.

Second Prize Sukriti Sharma; Samruddhi Ashok Shinde

Third Prize Shrideep Kshirsagar; Aditya Shanbhag; Anushka Kelkar

First Prize Simran Ajgaonkar; Pradyumna Vikhrankar; Riya Khinvasara

REDEFINING PLATITUDES

People’s Choice Award Charmi Mehta; Alisha Menezes; Shruti Sahasrabudhe

#RESURGENCE

Academy’s first ever National Level Competition 'Resurgence' challenges one and all to reimagine, redefine and repurpose a redundant plane. The participants are welcome to design and incorporate an exciting program and change the architectural and spatial character within the airplane, justifying its context in their narrative.

First Prize : Public Bridge Sanand Maddipati, Harsha Nattva

Second Prize :Wreck To Relic Shambhavi , Harsha Verma, Arshiya Srishti

Third Prize : UDAAN - Boneyard to eco-resort M.J.C Paul ,P. Reena Sri And V. Pavan Bharadwaj

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INSDAG VIEW OF AMPHITHEATRE

VIEW OF ADMINISTRATION

VIEW OF CLASSROOMS

The proposal was to design a covid responsive school based in Gurgaon, Delhi which was evolved using the conceptual ideas of addition, subtraction and stacking of LEGO BLOCKs. Emphasis on the assembling properties of lego and the playfulness it adds is looked at and thus further used as a designing tool. Classroom blocks are made movable allowing for flexibility in its configuration. These properties make the nature of the campus playful and innovative.

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2ND PLACE

FACULTY GUIDE Hardik Dedhia

Krissh Chavan Kartika Pinjarkar Vardhan Arora Shrutee Patil

Master planning of the entire site is elaborated via the drawings. The campus offers a multi faceted activities associated built structures as colored boxes.

The campus stretches on a vast stretch of land and thus the built structures is placed centrally and massed with the greenscape around.

For the classroom block, the classrooms fully functional during the day could be then further joined with the rooms of extracurriculars to make one larger space area to cater to the social distancing norms, when required and have a larger functional area.

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INSDAG

The Arcade Academy, an institution situated in the city of Gurgaon, instilled with the spirit of the haveli courtyards, synergised with modern-day steel technology imbibed in every facet seeks to create a paradigm that is rooted in the Indian context while being a part of a global dialogue.

The masterplan integrates the built, unbuilt areas with landscape planning and spatial strategies. The 73-acre campus has a diversity of forms which gives different character to each builtform. These structures are linked to each other through a diverse network of vehicular and pedestrian paths shaded with trees, fruit orchards, medicinal plants along with pavilions that help create a vibrant campus and provide opportunities for outdoor learning.

FORM DEVELOPMENT OF ACADEMIC BLOCK

1.

2.

3.

4.

FORM DEVELOPMENT OF DORMITORIES

1.

4.

2.

3.

5.

3RD PLACE

FACULTY GUIDE Pranay Bhavsar

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Rashmita Dake Aishwarya Raikar Nidhi Khot Roshani Chabare

CORRIDOR & COURTYARD

COURTYARD IN DORMITORY

LOUVERED FACADE

SEATING STANDS

The Idea of steel as an artistic expression has been conveyed through the usage of various load transferring systems and applications which adds playfulness while expressing the form and function.

Steel has enabled an enormous amount of ambition to turn to reality. It has equipped us to express the concept and form in an artistic, contemporary and innovative way, making it more expressive, flexible and sophisticated while offering an economical and aesthetic solution to the construction design of this school.

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SOLAR DECATHLON KAARI-GHAR : HOME OF THE ARTISAN

RESIDENTIAL CLUSTER

WATER STORAGE UNDERGROUND BIODIGESTER

RECREATIONAL ROOM

STORAGE FINS

BATHING AND BIO-DIGESTER TOILETS

KITCHEN AND DINING with SOLAR PANELS RECREATIONAL AREA

Observing the disparity in architecture and service, Team Javelin came together to use Solar Decathlon India as an opportunity to create for the marginalized community of construction workers a better standard of living, while striving for resource efficiency and resilience.

Observing the disparity in architecture and service, Team Javelin came together to use Solar Decathlon India as an opportunity to create for the marginalized while striving for resource efficiency and resilience.

TEAM JAVELIN

ABHISHEK SURYAWANSHI SHARVIL MORE VAISHNAVI SIDDHAPARA JIGISHA SONI SHAKTI JADHAV HARSHWARDHAN SHIRPURKAR SIDDHI SHINDE KRISHNA KHURUSANE HARSH TANK PRAJAKTA PAI LAXAREE SAWANT

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2ND PLACE

3x3x3.6m modular unit

Blocks are removed to form a solid void composition that allows for light and ventilation.

Repetition along X- & Y- axis to maintain the structural grid

Repetition along Z- axis for vertical accommodation (G+2)

The addition of storage blocks on the exterior to allow for barrier-free interior circulation.

Addition of monitor roof with a skylight to create a stack effect

+11.4M

+7.8M

The design aims to serve all the factors of thermal comfort, water efficiency, net-zero electricity, within minimum budget and using maximum of the solutions as transportable modular units. The construction system is a modular system composed of structural steel and light weight eco-friendly panels. This system could be easily dismantled and reconstructed.

Heat gain simulation

Solar energy loop

+4.2M

Wind flow simulation

+0.6M

Sectional perspective through housing cluster

View through the central void with the skylight

View through the staircase

View through the interior of the cluster showcasing bunk beds and storage

Rainwater harvesting system

Illumination simulation Cantilevered storage blocks

Grillage Foundation

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The dialogue led us to understand the beauty of architecture’s impact on various fields. The dialogue was very informative and helpful for us to understand beyond the boundaries of our confined thinking.

TASNEEM NICHE REPORTER

FITS AND MISFITS BEYOND OUR BOUNDARIES

Breaking stereotypes can be transformative for both, the dauntless ones who defy them, and the deferential ones who accept them.

It stimulates uncharted thinking that widens perspectives, taking us past the assumed and absolute theories, to a world free from judgment.

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The dialogue was an eye-opener, where we understood that being a misfit in a world full of fits is a great and unique quality.

Standing up for what you believe in was the key takeaway from this informative dialogue.

ADNAN NICHE REPORTER

PANEL DISCUSSION

The speakers gave us a better insight into architecture in its most sustainable form. It was a great realisation about the actual conditions and challenges that architects face and motivation to stand up against those challenges.

SHARAYU NICHE REPORTER

Ar. Aman’s design ideology of defining spaces using voids was intriguing. His simplification of design to evoke the feeling of vastness and awe taught us a different method to design structures.

SARVESH 2A

SCULPTURAL COMPOSITION

The dialogue allowed us the opportunity to explore the world of shipping containers and the extent to which recycling can be integrated with architecture to create usable spaces.

MIRIAM NICHE REPORTER

REMODELED CONTAINERS

PERCEIVING SPACES The evolution of Architecture across the ages has strived to enhance and redefine the notion of habitable space. Be it the interiors or exteriors, space at the start as a whole can be an open canvas or a crowded palette of thoughts solely depending upon the workflow of every designer. Both of these pathways offer a lot of potential for building one’s narrative on what truly defines space.

SENSORIAL INTERVENTION

The dialogue inspired the ‘to be architects’ to look at the world from a different perspective.

It was a well-detailed analysis of how light could be used to shape and nurture the experiential behaviour of a space.

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FAREWELL AND MEMORIES

#FROM THE CLASS

1A

As a first year coordinator, every year resonates of spirited individuals, restless thoughts, fascinating conversations and fidgety friendships. The first year batch of 2021-22, we call them our Troopers, hustled their way around under construction studios and a non existent campus to display great dexterity. We played games, watched films, dreamt of dystopian futures, negotiated for space, travelled, fought over social issues, agreed and disagreed. We tried. I can proudly say that our tribe is growing richer in thoughts and stronger in action. I am fortunate to have worked closely (literally) and thrilled to see off this brave and feisty bunch of budding designers as they transition to the new academic year.

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#PUSHPANDA

After 2 years of lockdown and minimal interaction with the outside world our college began on a windy morning in December. Seeing 60 new faces was overwhelming, but our orientation programme made it much easier! And from there began our adventurous journey of ARCHITECTURE! Getting acquainted with 'The Tapri" to confessing our Top 3 from the class, seniors made sure that we were being entertained. From Freshers’ round to the Freshers’ party and our 1st ever JURY and our STUDY TRIP! We made it!

The course is difficult but seeing those 60 faces every morning makes this a lot easier.

#THUG_CUBS

JUHI PRASAD It was a great year interacting with students full of energy and passion for the field. From day one when we met the first-yearites till today when we are preparing for the study tour documentation, they have put in a commendable effort given the circumstances and earned noteworthy appreciations for projects like the ‘Formwork: orientation program’, form exploration on David Umemoto’s Principlesa, etc. and I am sure they will continue working with the same energy and dedication henceforth.

#FROM THE CLASS

1B

The batch that had gone home from school one fine day and never went back. And another fine day came into college and finished first year in 6 months.

Despite the time constraints and hectic assignment schedule, we managed to become close.

With memories we made to memories we're yet to make, looking forward to the next 4 years of our lives.

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#FROM THE CLASS

2A Every batch of students come with its own set of challenges, which makes the journey more intresting and unique.

This batch which played hide and seek with online and offline lectures, getting acquainted to the studio culture and a weekend study getaway at Dahanu with Design Jatra managed to carve some lovely memories.

Wishing this batch, to continue the never-give-up outlook and enjoy this course Offline! :)

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#SHARKitects

The most awaited moment of the second year was to experience the college life we had heard our seniors describe, ever so fondly, on numerous occasions. While it was a challenging shift from the online medium, experiencing the studio culture was altogether a surreal experience. From using one another as sounding boards during the design process and sharing tiffins in the canteen to getting our gigantic panels pinned up for the jury, we were thankful to be able to lend a helping hand instead of merely being a digital presence.

#BLACK_PANTHER

AMEY GHOSALKAR The batch is indeed a mix of multifaceted talents. Creativity is at its peak when we talk about them.

One semester was too less to be with this batch due to the online to offline switch. This was the first batch who had been in college for the first time in 2nd year directly. But yes that’s when the dp icons on the gmeet started popping out of the screen and then into the studios. The effort put by the batch to raise themselves due to such situations shows the real potential of the batch. I wish this always aspiring batch to do well in the future.

#FROM THE CLASS

2B

The session 2021-22 was definitely a rollercoaster ride with our first semester being offline. The excitement, meeting everyone for the first time, interacting with the mentors on one to one basis and actually experiencing architecture college without the laptop screen acting as a medium. We hit a lot of roadblocks on the way with the construction and the third wave but in the end it all was worth it once the semester was over and we all could catch up on our sleep 46

#FROM THE CLASS

3A

For this particular batch I have been the year coordinator for 2 year back to back. They have been a brilliant class in the 2nd yr, but have equally troubled me in their 3rd yr (blaming the online to offline shift). From asking for numerous extensions to almost disowning the class towards the semester end, this class has been one of my favourite classes.

Best of Luck to all of them in their future endeavours.

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#MANN_SE_MONK

We as the "Not so Online" batch spent three semesters online. The sudden transition to offline college had a "je ne sais quoi" factor to it. The experience was familiar yet different as we were entering college as seniors along with a bright set of juniors. Vis-a-vis discussions, the struggles of getting printed sheets, punctuality to studios, and physical juries in the daunting University Semester, were something we tried our best to keep up with laughter, tears, and memories.

#SANSAD_KE_SAPOLE

KARAN DANDA The journey of Architecture is a long and enduring process of moulding oneself. I personally find the third year to be a very crucial point of this journey where one may lose hope and question themselves or propel themselves into the type of Architect they want to become. I’ve had many ups and downs with the batch this year where we planned tours but couldn’t manage because of Covid. Regardless everyone did their best to deliver great projects!

Kudos

#FROM THE CLASS

3B

Following some of the most stressful years of our teenage lives, we never realized when we had stepped into our adulting phase?

College happened, new schedules, old assignments and soon the art gallery became our place to live. Fortunate, we could experience the first year in college. Made innumerable memories, had our first lasts and some lasts did last. Today these long lost memories stare back at us. The few moments we shared were more than enough to bring us back in our true spirit. Now we stand even stronger, as a class, even more determined. Hoping for a thousand more Goa trips and a billion more memories over the next two years.

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#FROM THE CLASS

4A

This is class with energetic students ready to take up challenges also some students definitely developed leadership qualities in this academic year.

Wish them very good luck in future academic and professional life !

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#WANDERING_ WOLVES

After one entire year of distance and longing, The Google meets and zoom calls bridged the gaps to take care of our bonding.

Away from each other yet connected by whatsapp and calls Each and every lecture, we can't say we didn't attend together with all Who knew the next semester would bring us closer to the reality of the world, And then we'd have only 365 days to enjoy with our friends our own little world.

#JAGUAR

NITESH AVHAD It was great to be a class in charge of a bunch of unique, talented, and eager to learn students. They took initiatives in class actIvities with enthusiasm and also encouraged others to do the same. They were imaginative and creative with great ideas for every task.

Thank you for all the great memories and I am quite sure you will have a bright future ahead. Be focused, diligent, and stick hard to your values.

#FROM THE CLASS

4B

From getting overwhelmed by the new 'online normal' to getting used to it and mastering gmeets, jamboards, Google slides etc. ,we as a batch had a fun time navigating through a semester long 4th year. We struggled, yet managed to have fun despite the 'low FSIs', overcame the 'setbacks', and eventually 'built up' a stronger bond as a class. The Six months’ internship was one of the best experiences of our journey through architecture so far.

After a wonderful, enriching experience at our internships we all are back, loaded with enthusiasm to give our best shot for 'one last time!'

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#ADIOS_AMIGOS 51

Don't go to 4th floor ladies washroom at night. Waha Bhoot hain!

ANJALI MANGALE

It was legen ..... (5 year of architecture) .... dary !

SOHAM TULASKAR

Everyone is just trying to figure it, so if you haven't, you eventually will. Just enjoy the process and make the most of it, as all the memories to be cherished are of the process and not necessarily the end product.

PRANAV CHAUBAL

2017 Start waking up early in the morning, oh wait you don't even sleep. The amount of natural light in canteen is brighter than your future <3

DIVYY NISHAR

You will not even realise how swiftly time passes by, from orientation to convocation, keep every memory locked in a photograph!

SAUMYA BAHETI

Sleep will turn off its 'seen' for a while & Redo will come 'online'. But keep chatting, you soon will have super fun contacts by your side for rest of your life.

POONAM MOHAPE

Half a decade of shear madness, sundar aathvani, savage people and a lot more, being in AOA we experienced it all, and not only architecture!!

– Yehi toh baatein hai jo baadmein yaad aayengi!

SHRUTI SAHASRABUDHE

PRADYUMNA VIKHARANKAR

RIDHIMA MAHADIK

FIFTH

Duck the marks & grades...just enjoy different people with different shades.

Submissions will come and go but never lose out on the people that are there with you and never forget to enjoy the moments as each one of it no matter how big or small is precious. Always stand by and support each other , these faces around you are the ones that will help you survive the 5 crazy years of architecture.

YEAR

2022

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I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them !

Make as many friends as you can, memories and stories you share are the ones to be cherished for life

SUMEET NAGDA

YEAR

FIFTH

RUCHIRA RATHOD

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2017 It's a whole experience which opens up the way you look at things. So, be open to them & have fun.

And remember academics is not everything. So, try to get a good sleep at night.

SHRUTI BELHEKAR

"it's not enough that I should succeed - others should fail"

JAYESH SHARMA

VANSHIKA ARORA

Never stop exploring and experimenting !

ATHARVA ROTKAR

2022 This is one of the best chapters of your life !

OJASWI CHAUTHAIWALE

It has been a journey from the idea of 'less is bore' to realising 'less is more'.

ADITYA VAIDYA

Hopefully within the next five years you will be able to see the finished college building.

AMARTYA SONAJE

#ADIOS_AMIGOS

Trust your gut and give it all you got, don't forget to savour big and small moments of joy whenever you get the chance to !

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#Atrangi_Yaar_Nahi_Chaddi_Buddies_Hai

#Ab_Goa_Chale?

Feeling of being lost; as a collective. /Learning from each other!

-Vanshika Arora

60 familiar faces for 5 years, study tours, niche, the library, annuals week, anna ka dosa and canteen chi misal.

-Shruti Belhekar

Cats of Academy!

-Amartya Sonaje

60 familiar faces who pretty much were a family for the last 5 years.

-Priyal Vasaiwala

"Kumar ka attitude, Manohar ka swag, 60 logo ke smiles aur bada sa stationary bag (Half stolen, half khud ka!)

Sab ke tiffins, tapri ki chai, Om ke prints and Semester 5 (Trips> University!)

Sheets ka dher, Annual day ki taaliyaan, Documentations and Redo wali gaaliyaan!

Missing it all <3" -Saumya Baheti

Memories_At_It’s_Best

The power of unity, when all 60 of us decide to not do a particular assignment.

-Ojaswi Chauthaiwale

Tapri, Study tours, Annuals and Bulk ordering pancakes.

-Pranav Chaubal

Chhello_Divas_Moment

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Class trips and study tours!

-Ruchira Rathod

4th floor's ladies washroom at night.

-Soham Tulskar

# MAJOR_MISSING Forgetting ID cards, sleeping in the niche, hunting for breakfast stalls in the short break, chaas, tropicana, chandramukhi, Audi<3 , cribbing about life in the washroom, late night at worli seaface, sleeping in the library, music blast in the studio, the Tava phase, ek night main model, room sharing in study tours, cricket in the classroom...I can go on and on about this!

-Anjali Mangale

Class events, nights in studios and conversation in niche.

-Aditya Vaidya

Gonna miss bunking lectures in the niche.

-Atharva Rotkar

Bella Ciao from 5A

The Amphitheater, Canteen, madhya, Kumar, Niche, basically every little thing about college but most of all those 60 faces that laughed together, cried together and got through every difficult task together!

-Ridhima Mahadik

The entire bunch of 60 people working together in the studios late night, without anyone of us knowing what we are doing in life.

-Divyy Nishar

All of us together!

-Poonam Mohape

"TBT first year LIK Room when the beloved faculty CHINTAN SIR tried to carelessly find a drafting board as his bedding for the night & dropped one flat on my face.

He was fortunate enough I was so tired that I ignored & fell asleep WARNA BHAI TERA AAKHRI DIN THA USS ROOM MAI!! The audacity of the accused & victim that we both laughed our stomachs out!! " -Pradyumna Vikhrankar

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SIGNING OFF

#SIGNING_OF F

General Secretary B

Pradyumna Vikharankar

Oh what a lovely year!!

Thanks to us.

And love you all to bear with us throughout the rollercoaster!!

The shift from online to offline to online again was really stressful and tough, in the end all I would like to say to all the Academites’, have patience while you don't have college.

Aavjo !

General Secretary A Divyy Nishar

STUDENT I am so happy and thankful i got this opportunity to grow as a person and make so many new memories with this special group of people! This is to all the late nights filled with calls, sheets, budgets, websites but most importantly laughter!!!

Joint Secretary A Manasa Ravikumar

I have learnt a lot over the tenure, with constant support and encouragement that made all the duties able to the fullest.

I have gained considerable memories to cherish and a special bond to remember !

Joint Secretary B Mahir Mody

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PR & Editorial Head B

PR & Editorial Head A

Aditya Shanbhag

Neha Jayasanker

I will forever be honoured to have been involved behind the thinking process of of Academy’s Core Events! AOA dialogues allowed me to carry forward some valuable takeaways which added another aspect to the college learning journey for me and all of my peers. The overall tenure has provided some great exposure and lovely memories that I will always cherish!

It was an honor to be part of the Student council this year. The challenges and accomplishments were all significant learning experiences The entire year was an amalgamation of stress, lessons on teamwork, laughter, and much more! Amidst all the ups and downs, This tenure and team will always be part of my cherished memories.

Being a member of the student council 2021–22 was an honor. Got to work with some of the most amazing and crazy folks! Despite the numerous difficulties, we gained a lot of knowledge and built a lot of bonds.

Knowing that we accomplished something that made everyone happy made it all worthwhile. Taking a truckload of memories from the final year at AOA! PR Head

Ridhima Mahadik

COUNCIL 2021-22 Cultural Co-Head B

Cultural Co-Head A

Aashi Jain

Viresh Desai

Really grateful to have been on this post, it gave me opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and do something for the college. From brainstorm new events to organising amazing events, this has been a wonderful year. Lastly if you are reading this line, you are good human being because you read the entire thing. Thank you !

Its been a hell of the ride since the first day of the campaign till handing over the baton to the next council. I was fortunate enough to have my team's constant support. Lastly if you are reading this line, it only means that you are good human being because you read the entire thing, Thank you Aashi for the line .

What an honor it was to be at this position. What made it worth it was the smiles that we got to witness in all the chaos of managing things. This was a year filled with great teamwork, amazing events and lots of drama. May there be bliss like this in all the years to come for Academy. Love you all, Thank you!

Cultural Head

Ganesh Beniwal

Graphics Co-Head Sarvesh Kambli

Social Media Head Gaurang Rajput

Holding the wooden trophy in the end made me realize what awesome work we have done as a team, especially working with Mohit, constantly learning from my seniors Shrutee, Dhruvi, Gaurang and Soham, we've made a long lasting bond. Lastly, gladly stating, Maja Aagaya!

Krissh did a great job.

I am honoured to have been involved in the process of some of Academy’s Core Events! These events allowed me to carry forward very valuable takeaways which added another aspect to the college journey for me. The overall tenure has been an exciting “stepping out of the box” story I will always cherish this experience!

Graphics Co-Head

Mohit Pandharkame

Graphics Head

STUDENT Graphics Head

Shrutee Patil

Dhruvi Jain

The entire year was one hell of a roller coaster ride. Taking back a bag full of memories and learnings. From times that felt like i can't do it anymore to let's get this done by hook or crook , are the experiences that I am going to miss the most. In all, a wholesome experience with the greatest team in support, I am glad I got to be a part of it.

Filled with gratitude to be a part of the Student Council.. This post has been full of hard work, making posters, curating an exhibition offline and then doing it online, whimpering about the color palette, layouts, and font size. Lastly meeting some truly amazing and talented people. It's been the ride of a lifetime and Shukriya, I will always cherish it !!!

Please copy the following quoted sentence and put it in bold and italics "I know who called me Jaykant Shikre :)" Creative Head

Soham Tulaskar

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DAC Co-Head A Vardhan Arora

DAC Co-Head B Himanshi Mittal

it was an honour for me to organise Academy's first ever National Competition. I also had the chance to witness and support some of the best achievements in various competitions and I really hope that in the coming years we reach new heights. I am indebted to all of my Student Council colleagues for making the year memorable.

I've learned a lot and created many memories during my tenure. The most valuable lesson for me was how to plan a national competition from start to finish.

Definitely a trip I'll remember for the rest of my life!

A year full of unpredictability that turned out to be an amazing one, thanks to this bunch of 21 and to all the academites who were with us in this same boat for the journey of uncertainty.

DAC Head

Pranav Chaubal

COUNCIL 2021-22 Sports Head

Amartya Sonaje

To the best 21 of the best 2021–22, thank you. We had a really successful year as a student council despite many ups and downs.

Keep the Josh at its peak as it was and continue dancing to ""Baby Bring It On."""

Thankyou!

Everyone did a great job, especially Gaurang.

Sports Co-Head Krissh Chavan

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LAST 2 WEEKS OF COLLEGE

College is ending. Emotions are rising. Stress levels are shooting up. Sleep graph is taking a dip. Eye-lids are pleading to shut. Laptop chargers are whispering they will burn to death. It is that time of the year. Let us look at the inferences of our fellow academites in a graphical medium (Ofcourse, drawing is our language right?)

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SHARAYU VINCHURKAR, 3A

SANIKA TALEKAR, 3A

Last 2 weeks before semester ends. Hurry grab your tissues, compile your crumpled sheets of bizarre but creative structures. and get ready to be attacked by the jurors. #ArchGivingAches -ADNAN MOTIWALA, 3A

Last two weeks of college are stressful and draining. With deadline and submissions piling up, we all long for a break. But there are some things which help us unwind and relax. Here's to the ones that make it bearable.

-TASNEEM VALI, 3A

#Vibe_of_AOA ANUSHREE HARMALKER, 3A

#CribbingButRipping

#J e e n e_K e_H a i_C h a a r_D i n_M o m e n t

SIMRAN AJGAONKAR, 4A

MIRIAM THOMAS, 3B

SANDESH JADHAV, 3A

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NICHE #AOA LIVEWITHNICHU

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#NICHE_REPORTS #NICHE_TIMES

#NICHEREPORTSLIVE

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Sandesh Jadhav, CO-HEAD

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Siddhi Shinde

ADIARIES

Nidhi Khot

Tasneem Vali, CO-HEAD

Yusra Zahoor

Kartika Pinjarkar, HEAD

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Anushree Harmalkar, CO-HEAD

#TAZAKHABAR

#ACADEMY0FA

YOURS SINCERELY #HACKS&FACTSwithNICHU

#NICHECHRONICLES

#AOAREPORTS

Another year done and dusted. Another method of teaching experienced. Another medium of learning unlocked. Another group of friends met. Another conversations happened over the cup of chai/coffee at Madhya’s. Another set of portfolios submitted. Another yearful of enthusiastic students graduated. Another year full of aspiring Architects enrolled. And another year of Niche taking care of spreading information, knowledge, fun, excitement and enthusiasm accomplished.

At Niche, we went through two different phases. The first phase was online where all of us were vibing in front of our laptop screens and working along with each other. Where we spent a few nights gossipping and learning a little more about the Niche-ians. And on the contrary, another phase where we all sat next to each other without the barrier of our laptop screens and had what we call in pure terms- fun.

It was a successful year with a bunch of learnings. Be it the introduction of Nichu to the release of “AOA: College Coming” or “Baby Niche” , this bunch of people became the reason for a successful year!

Total ‘dil-se’ words have been noted above because we all will miss this team! A big warm hug from the Niche family to all the Academites!

Signing off, Niche Family!

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REACH OUT

Academy of Architecture DAC Design-Architecture-Committee

@aoamumbai @aoa_niche @aoa_dac @aoa_cultures @aoa_sports

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#ROLL_CREDITS NEWSLETTER CURATED BY : NICHE TEAM Sukriti Sharma (4B) Kartika Pinjarkar (4A) Siddhi Shinde (4A) Sandesh Jadhav (3A) Tasneem Vali (3A) Anushree Harmalkar (3A) Adnan Motiwala (3A) Sharayu Vinchurkar (3A)

COVER PAGE & GRAPHIC CREDITS Siddhi Shinde (4A)

SPECIAL THANKS

Student Council 2021-22 Khushi Pednekar (3A) Rashmita Dake(4A) Vaishnavi Siddhapara(4A) Krishna Khurusane(4A)

STUDENT BODY 2021—22 ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE 278, Shankar Ghanekar Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai-400025

STUDENT COUNCIL

2021-22