KEYSTONE 1213

keystone 1213 the

students’

annual

magazine

VIT’s Padmabhushan Dr. Vasantdada Patil College of Architecture, Pune.

eDITOR’S nOTE A long process comes to an end! What you hold in your hand is PVPCOA’s very First Magazine. All of us involved have learnt tons; mostly in terms of coping with tight space (humour intended); and have lots to take back from this forty eight page long story. But what matters here is what we have to offer to you.

Considering the everyday humdrum of our lives, which is vibrant in its own way, what we definitely lack is the keenness to read. Be it novels or the newspaper, we are void of the delight that the activity of reading has to offer. So this is a little attempt at putting together the expressions of those around us; to be read, understood and enjoyed at any time, any place and any state of mind.

The saplings we plant now will grow deep roots into the system in the years to come. And hoping Keystone will reach out to and touch every PVPite’s hearts in the near future, this is a gentle trail I’d like to leave back this year. We need to capture all our memories and keep them safe, so we have lots to look back at, later. These five years may pass in a jiffy, but what matters is what they MEAN to us, and not what they can be DEFINED as.

Motivations, Inspirations, Adventures, Experiences, Words of Advice: you’ll find them all in the Story that lies ahead.

You are now as much a part of this Story, as all of us below have been.

Over to you, Dear Reader!

tHE eDITORIAL tEAM Yashada Wagle (Secretary)

Nishant Pai (Deputy)

Rujuta Thakurdesai

Abhishek Soman

Ar. Manjusha Ukidve

Ar. Manas Marathe

first year co-ordinators: Shambhavi Joshi Gaurav Chordia Tanvi Savant Kaustubh Zawar

Rushikesh Paygude

Radhika Poduval

(faculy co-ordinator) (faculy co-ordinator)

ACHIEVEMENTS A R C H U M E N : A C T I O N R E P L A Y !

Last year, the duo of Ashwin Joshi and Arnav Garde set the Quiz Hall ablaze as they bagged the title of National Champions of Archumen, the Architectural Quiz of the highest honour. This year, to the pride of the whole of PVPCOA, they emerged victorious yet again, inspiring many a minds to put their grey matter to test!

Photos: (L) Winners, Archumen 1112, and (R) Winners again, Archumen 1213

THESIS SELECTION FOR THE ZONAL NIASA JURY Asawari Shinde is an alumnus of PVPCOA, whose thesis titled “Re Densification of the Residential Neighbourhood of Walchandnagar” got selected for the NIASA Jury at the Zonal Level. The thesis was aimed at exploring the relationship between economy, families and housing. She has thus set an inspiration for all final year students.

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Asawari Shinde asawarishinde.pune@gmail.com

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L O N E L Y

C Y C L I S T

It was the journey of a lifetime for Final Year student Ashik Jain as he cycled to Pune all the way from New Delhi at the end of his Practical Training period that took place in the capital. He traveled over 1400km. in a duration of 9 days. Ashik peddled all by himself all along the journey, with new adventures every day.

The Story unfolds on page 9!

M E R A G A O N M E R A B A S E : S W E E T S U C C E S S Three out of the five teams that participated in the ‘Mera Gaon Mera Base’ design competition have secured their place in the Top 10 entries from amongst students of Architecture Colleges all over India. An attempt worth appreciation from all teams, the three selected sure deserve a special applaud, not only for making it to the list, but for encouraging students to participate in Design Competitions Continued on page 7.

ARCHITECTURAL QUOTIENT: HOME TEAM BAGS THE TROPHY The Home Team of Amol Mankeekar (IV) and Prasad Shekhar (IV) bagged the Winners’ Trophy at the Architectural Quotient AQ: PVPCOA’s Annual Inter College Architectural Quiz, which was held at the S.M. Joshi Auditorium on Monday, 30th of July, 2012.

Read more on page 5.

RANG DE BASANTI: Film Making

Chinmay Shah (IV) and Shalav Mane (II)

SHEAR FORCE SPORTS TOURNAMENT: PVPCOA’S own Annual Inter-Collegiate Sports Tournament saw the Home Boys’ Basketball Team grab the Runners’ Up position.

clinched the Jury’s Special Mention Award.

For More Info turn to Page 8

Competition (Organized by MIT College of Design)

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Winners receiving the Prize from the Chief Guests, Mr. and Mrs. Shyam Agarwal, Shree Mangal Projectss

INTER COLLEGE BADMINTON TOURNAMENT (Organized by Allana COA) Boys’ Doubles (Winners): Mihir J (IV) and Piyush S (III) Boys’ Singles (Runner Up): Rutwik G (II) Girls’ Singles (Winner): Neelam S (III)

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Buzzer team at work Volunteer team at A.Q.

The seed of the quizzing culture was sown into every student by PVPCOA quizzing A-team Arnav Garde (V) and Ashwin Joshi (IV) with their amazing win at Archumen last year. This year’s quizzing saga started at home with a college level quiz, Triviarch being held on the 13th of July 2012 and Aseem Deodhar (II) and Anushuman Thorat (III) emerging victorious after battling a tough questionaire set by our very own Ashwin Joshi, Abhishek Soman (III) and Priya Kandharkar (III) The next tier in the quizzing saga was Architectural Quotient (A.Q) which was an Inter-college quiz with teams from colleges all over Pune participating. The event was held at S.M. Joshi auditorium on the 30th of July 2012.

With a total of 23 teams participating and 10 being selected for an intellectually challenging set of rounds, Prasad Shekhar (IV) and Amol Mankeekar (IV) ruled the score chart and eventually won the competition with a huge lead. The event was sponsored by Shree Mangal Projectss, and Mr. Shyam Agarwal (Managing Director) handed the prize over to the Winners.

The final layer for quizzing is a national level architectural quiz called Archumen, with a regional level and a national final which was held at Bengaluru this year.

For the first time in Archumen history, a college had won the champion’s title twice in a row with ‘Buzzy’ and ‘Basso’ winning the title for the second time!

The buzzers for Triviarch and A.Q were "homemade", fit for use, all thanks to the team of Mayur Chavan, Vikram Yelure, Harshvardhan Tapale, Rajesh Shinde, Ashish Chhajed and Vatsal Bharmani, all from IIIrd year who carried out the entire process from production to implementation of the buzzer system at both the events very professionally. Cheers guys!

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Volunteer team at TrivArch

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The famous buzzers

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COMPETITION CULTURE & VERTICAL STUDIO After our college stopped participating in NASA, I felt there was a need for all architecture students of our college, to experience the atmosphere generated by academic competitions. Academic Competitions evoke a sense of team spirit, selfconfidence, an urge to win. Students fail to realize their own potential, and it is through such competitions that an individual truly works more than his potential. Winning in these competitions is secondary, learning new things are the prime priority.

I put forward a proposal to Prof. Desai, regarding participation of students in just one competition. To my delight, Sir further took it to the next level. Vertical grouping of students seemed apt, wherein students from the 2nd, 3rd and 4th years team up in one group and participate in the competitions. The vertical grouping was the perfect strike since it would enhance the thought process and encourage more interaction between students among all the years. The faculty was in complete vigour of encouragement to the students and hence the event 'Vertical Studio' happened, during the week of 15th August.

The Vertical Studio Week was scheduled for them to work on 6 different national/international level design competitions floated by institutes/organizations. They gave their preferences for the same, and worked in groups on the competition of their choice. Group of Faculty members were assigned for the students where the faculty timely assisted the students in developing their design solutions. The mentoring team consisted of Ar. Prof. Prasanna Desai, Ar. Manjusha Ukidve, Ar. Abhijeet De, Ar. Vijaya Srinivasan, Ar. Hrishikesh Ashtekar, Ar. Minal Sagare, Ar. Isha Kale, Ar. Manas Marathe, Ar. Yashashree Lambay Aurangabadkar, Ar. Sayali Kulkarni, Ar. Rashmi Joshi, Ar. Deepa Chougule and Ar. Rupali Deshmukh.

The students worked hard giving their best to the projects chosen by them. The last day was reserved for an open jury session.

Later, selected designs were sent to the respective competitions.

The week in which the Vertical Studio was conducted proved to be a breather for everyone to get themselves charged for regular Academics again. It was an exercise that went off really well, and the amount of exposure each student got could help them go a long way in their curriculum.

At the end of it, students are now familiar with a whole new set of concepts and ideas that they would probably have not come across all at once.

Piyush Sheopuri III Year B.Arch. piyush_sheopuri@yahoo.com - Sharavati Chitnis (III) Academic Reporter Registrations Studio Assessment

Jury

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BACK TO THE ROOTS The “Mera Gaon Mera Base� Experience The sun rose as we walked through the mist of New Killari. The lonely streets and barren lands around assured us that our choice of village was right. Kapil, Vikram's cousin, guided us to his home which is one constructed by the government as a compensation to the earthquake striken villagers of Killari. Vikram, Niranjan, Kapil, Vikram's mama and myself were chalking out our plan of action over the next three days. We wanted to utilize the available time to it's fullest.

Mera Gaon Mera Base, had given us a platform to perform! To understand how the roots of our great nation actually work! To explore the villages.. to explore ourselves! We chose the village of Killari because we could use Mama's place as our 'base' and also because of its significance in its problems and issues. We were supposed to visit a village, identify it's problems and develop a design that could help it progress. We took up the challenge and started studying about the villages' socio - economic structure.

'I want to turn the clock back to when people lived in small villages and took care of each other.' - says Pete Seeger, an American folk singer. And well, it's true indeed. People DO care for one another in the close-knit societies of villages. Villages are truly, the backbone of India. The stronger they get, the stronger will the nation be.

Killari, was actually an old village situated near Latur, leading a peaceful life until the 93 earthquake left it devastated. Thousands of lives were lost and the living were in agony. Quick decisions were to be taken. The village was shifted to an entirely new site, 8 kilometers away from its origin. The simple, yet earthquake resistant grid plan was laid and construction was completed within eight months. Medical and Financial aid pouring in from all over the world was used. This has resulted into an isolated, unnatural, inorganic society. Water scarcity, absence of internal transport, lack of will power, unemployment and lost social aspect has produced today's Killari which is full of unexplored potential.

Lost social aspect had a strong reason which we found out to be the lack of 'functioning' community spaces. Water scarcity has always been a major issue. We thought of addressing these two. As per the MGMB guidelines, we were supposed to use local materials. We thought of using the ruins of old Killari. It could, we thought, connect the Killarikars to our structure emotionally. We decided to design a stepped well. A stepped well conceives water as the supreme element and expects the people to climb down into the water, rather than pulling it towards themselves.

The design was conceived with my teammates Niranjan and Vikram, whose technical knowledge and aesthetic sense uplifted the design considerably. Working vertically with my seniors was an enriching experience and has definitely changed my outlook toward design! I would also like to thank our faculty advisors Ar. Prof. Prasanna Desai , Ar. Manas Marathe and Ar. Isha Kale for their help and Yashada Wagle for her contribution. Our effort got recognized amongst India's top ten entries in the architecture category; but this was secondary to us, the quality time we spent, the things we observed and the atmosphere we experienced was much more than what a 'top ten' tag can mean! Other participants, Two other teams from our college; One comprising of Chinmay Shah, Kalyani Kulkarni and Ankita Powale while the other having Mayur Chavan, Ashish Barshikar and Vishal Sonigra are also selected for the top ten category of the competition. I am really proud of the efforts of my co-participants and hope that the competition culture that has set off, continues with the same zeal!

Advait Deshmukh II B. Arch advait.deshmukh@gmail.com

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SHEAR FORCE “SHEAR FORCE” the Annual Inter-Collegiate Sports Tournament initiated and hosted

by PVP COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE in 2012 at PUNE UNIVERSITY grounds, drew an enthusiastic response from many architectural colleges of Pune. With 6 teams participating the competition was expected to be tough.

In an exciting final between SCOA and PVPCOA, the SCOA team had emerged as winners.

With an appreciable response last year, the organizers of ‘SHEAR FORCE’ decided to include basketball this year with an aim to encourage girls to participate in the tournament. The three day long event commenced on 10th January 2013 at the MaharashtrIya Mandal’s Katariya High School Grounds.

The tournament, a brain wave of Chinmay Shah (IV) was carried forward by Ashish Chhajed (III) and Prithviraj Nimbalkar (II).

It was inaugurated at the hands of Ar. Prof.Prasanna Desai, Director of PVP COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE who motivated the students to play in the spirit of their game and appreciated their participation.

Finals and prize distribution ceremony of “SHEAR FORCE” tookplace on Saturday12th January 2013. ”SHEAR FORCE” owes its existence to the support from Shri Abhay Chhajed (Chairman,VIT) Shri Inder Chhajed (Vice President, VIT), Shri Jitendra Pitaliya (Trustee, VIT), Ar. Prof. Prasanna Desai(Director,PVPCOA), Shri Yuvraj Shah (Joint Secretary, PVPCOA) and Ar. Vikas Bhandari.

SHEAR FORCE expresses its gratitude towards its sponsors Mr. Rajneesh Mehta founder and chairman of VIVA SWARAJ CONCEPT HOMES, and Mr. Ankit Lodha ,Director of LEELA DEVELOPERS. Matches were carried out succesfully with the help of referees and officials from PDBA (Pune District Basketball Association) and PDFA (Pune District Football Association).

Clean sweep by Sinhagad College Of Architecture by winning all the three titles (Football, Basketball Boys and Girls). The winning team in each category was awarded a cheque of Rs. 10,000 and the Runners Up bagged a cheque of Rs. 5000 each.

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BLUE REMEMBRANCE While passing through the streets of our city, many of us must have seen ‘Blue Dots’ on facades of some buildings. Spread over the fabric of the city, these ‘Blue Dots’ have a great significance through the journey of Pune from the Mahatma Phule era till now. These are not mere ‘blue dots’ as referred by many citizens, but an honour given to the people who lived here and contributed to the city: These are the ‘Blue Plaques’.

The idea of ‘Blue Plaques’ was conceptualized in London in the 19th century. A ‘Blue Plaque’ is a permanent sign installed in public place to commemorate a link between, that location and a famous person or event, serving as a historical marker. The journey of this concept from London to Pune was initiated by Late Shri Jayant Tilak (grandson of Lokmanya Tilak) in 1994. He identified some personalities of Pune, who during their era had great contribution towards the city in various fields. Mr.Jayant over the years identified 100 such personalities. After his death, this work was taken up by the ‘Pune Aitihasik Vastu Samiti’, and today there are around 110 such plaques in the city. Each year new such plaques are identified and put up on 1st May (Maharashtra Day)

A well maintained plaque adorns the Mujumdar Wada, Kasba Peth

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A Blue Plaque near Shanipar tries to maintain its identity amidst the mess

Plaque of Deenanath Mangeshkar removed, Budhwar Peth

When I came across this concept from a friend, who had just visited London, we decided to search for all the plaques just out of curiosity. We started searching for the plaques in the old city area, as many famous personalities have stayed there. Roaming around the old city on foot and keeping an eye on the ‘crowded’ facades was a task in itself. After asking a few friends and random people on the road we got to know vague addresses. From Mandai to Ganj Peth with eyes searching for the ‘Round Blues’ gave us the feel, that of playing treasure hunt. The clues for the addresses were also in a way. As we often heard the phrase ‘near there somewhere’ which made us feel a newcomer in the city. But the journey on foot made us understand the real character of certain areas which were totally unknown and unexplored by us.

The old city, its small wooden structures, the typical ‘Puneri’ people, the delicious food joints, crowded yet cozy streets, cars trying to fit in, a constant movement, got presented in front of us. Each day we found around 8-10 plaques. The sight of each plaque gave us the feeling of a new gem getting added to the treasure. These plaques are housed on the building facade facing the main road or street, from where they are easily seen. Concentrated in the old city area they extend to the fringes in reducing numbers.

After roaming and collecting as much information possible, we visited ‘Kesari Wada’, where these plaques are compiled in form of two books. The state of the books was disappointing as it lacked information and with its dull colours one would simply avoid them.

Through the journey of Pune, while identifying the plaques, one can see many of the plaques are not maintained, or the facade on which they are placed are in a mess! Some plaques are removed, nobody knows about them. Its disheartening to see a plaque, an honour, to be left alone and not taken care of.

This treasure hunt brought us closer to Pune, understand the mentality of people, and not to Abhishek Soman forget the many personalities who shaped Pune. Even after exhausting ourselves, through IIIrd year B.Arch journey of these Blue Plaques, the search for remaining plaques continues... abhisheksoman00@gmail.com

Tekdi Aalekhan Studio: Mapping The Hills Of

Pune

Architecture college students from the IIIrd and IVth year of five colleges participated in an exercise called "Tekdi Alekhan", as a starting step for "Mohor: The Pune Biennale" organized by Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture. The exercise involved documenting the hills of Pune, looking into various issues, and further putting forth landscape design proposals on respective hills, as part of the landscape studio. The week long open studio, which had students from other colleges coming in, was conducted at PVPCOA from the 17th to 22nd of Dec. Five hills of Pune were: Vetal Tekdi, Hanuman Tekdi, Chatushrungi, Parvati and Taljai.

The students were divided into ten groups: 1)Physical mapping- Slope analysis and relief mapping.

2)Ecological mapping- Study and count of the flora and fauna.

3)Built Character- Study of built forms on the tekdi as well as around its fringes.

4)Activity mapping- activities taking place during different times of the day.

5)Peoples interviews- opinions regarding the tekdis.

6)Development plans- proposals put forth by the govt. concerning the tekdis.

7)Land use and ownership 8)Art and Literature- people's perception through writings and documentaries.

9)Archival data- newspaper articles and contemporary writings about tekdis.

10) Photo documentation.

The students prepared panels of the five tekdis covering all the above aspects. A presentation of the same was held on saturday, the 22nd of dec. The discussion involved faculty members from come.pvpcoa as well as other colleges like bkpscoa, allana college of architecture, bnca, and bharti vidyapeeth coa as well The exercise helped the students understand various issues regarding these valuable natural resources of the city, and made them aware of pune's natural treasure.

This kind of a studio, coupled with a motive like conservation of hills will definitely be a reason for students to look forward to in the years to

Field Visit

Studio

Sharavati Chitnis (III)

What the Studio gave us...

This studio for me was a historic one. What the faculty told on the day of orientation completely came true in my case. It has brought me so close to the tekdis that I myself can't believe what is happening!! I kept thinking about them the whole day. And I really want do something for our tekdis. But I am so confused! This has made me way too sensitive than before. And I can see the change in myself. I will not dare to behave irresponsible towards my neighbourhood or city here onwards. It has surely awakened my mind.

Its was success completely!

Kashmira Mehta (III)

Presentation

The Tekdi Alekhan Studio was a hit. I can't tell how much fun I had. The fact that people from other colleges offered a helping hand in this project added to our joy. Being a Mumbaikar this was the first time I was exposed to the people of Pune and their attachment to these tekdis. It was very good to see how these tekdis are so important to the people. I can now say that I am one more step closer to Pune and this gave me an opportunity to know what Pune actually is. The discussion was fun...I was happy to see the way the faculty acknowledged our work. I could see the students enjoying the studio, the spirit with which everyone worked. I always thought that tekdi is the last place ever go and it is useless saving it but when I really went up there for the first time it was a wonderful experience....as if I was cut off from the world, the sound of the wind, sound of animals..... as if someone was meditating... I saw beauty in front of me... I could see Pune..

Vatsal Bharmani (III)

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THE LONELY CYCLIST

Spreading awareness about the usage of non-motorised non polluting vehicles. Final Year student Ashik Jain had embarked on a journey from Delhi to Pune on his bicycle carrying a social message of protecting the environment . Ashik began his journey on 12th Dec 2012 from Delhi and reached Pune- a distance of almost 1500 km, on his bicycle on 22th Dec 2012 a journey which took 10 days.

When he got an opportunity to work as an Architectural Trainee at Delhi with S .G. Architects under Ar. Sandeep Gandhi along with TRIPP (Transport Research and Injury Prevention Programme), IIT Delhi under Prof. Geetam Tiwari, who work in the area of Transport Planning & Transport Safety, he looked at transport systems with a fresh and newly revised perspective. He came across videos with cycle and pedestrian friendly cities like Amsterdam and was inspired to purchase and use a Bicycle.

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Friends from PVPCOA and DIrector Ar. Prof. Prasanna Desai supported him wholeheartedly in this endeavour. When asked about the purpose this journey Ashik replied, “Today because of the increased usage of the motorized vehicles like motor bikes and cars there is emission of environmentally harmful gases. Although bicycle is considered to be a poor man's vehicle, it is not so. Rather Graphics By: Ashik Jain Aditya Khisty in all developed countries it is used by people from all strata of V Year B. Arch V Year B. Arch ashik_m2008@yahoo.co.insociety".

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RELATIVE STUDY PROGRAMMES 2012-13

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GREAT MINDS AT WORK! FOOTWEAR designed by Vikram Yelure (III)

LOGO designed for the Shear Force Sports Tournament by Chinmay Shah (IV) Vikram Yelure (III)

CHANDELIER made out of waste materials (bottles) by Ist year students.

Designing Team : Srushti Shah, Payal Jhalani, Shraddha Jadhav, Rutuja Kadam, Siddhi Chopra, Srushti Koli, Nikita Sadafale, Shreya Shah.

CANTEEN SEATING designed by Ashish Barshikar (III) Vatsal Bharmani (III) Vikram Yelure (III) A BICYCLE made using Wire Designed by Vikram Yelure (III) CANTEEN SEATING by Ist year students.

Designing Team : Srushti Shah, Payal Jhalani, Shraddha Jadhav, Rutuja Kadam, Siddhi Chopra, Srushti Koli, Nikita Sadafale, Shreya Shah.

WASTE SEGREGATION BINS by Chinmay Phadke (II) 08

Four Minutes Thirteen Seconds NORTH MAIN ROAD, KOREGAON PARK (Winning Entry, 'Pune: People and Places' Essay Competition, June 2012)

Koregaon Park commonly known as “KP”; today is known to be one of the most elite areas of the Pune city. As the human body cannot function without its spine, Koregaon Park cannot function without its spine, which is nothing but the…North main road.

North main road today is very youth centric; it's the most attractive place for the young minds of the city; rather an addiction for frequent college bunkers. I too being a proud college bunker have been paying my visits regularly to the area since two years, and I have my own share of experiences which are totally relative to all my opinions.

Today I don't see the road the same way as I used to see it; those four minutes thirteen seconds of my life showed me a real picture and I had an epiphany.

It was a sunny winter morning, I was heading to KP to meet my friends, and the fact that I was alone was the only reason for that epiphany I had.

TUE 13 NOV. 2010 11:26:00 AM I was waiting at the Taj Hotel Blue diamond signal, when I saw two imperial guards, guarding a huge royal gate to a fort. They were nothing but the twin petrol pumps at the starting point of the North main road. I could see the long stretch of the busy road till the vanishing point. Never in my life had I been lucky to miss that signal, but today it went unnoticed.

11:26:45 AM As I entered through the royal gates, the petrol pumps welcomed me and my fellow signal mates with the smell of the petrol as a gesture. Suddenly I started shivering as I felt a cold breeze against me, it was due to the dense vegetation and the adjoining river, KP was permanently enveloped in a cold current; but on the contrary It was a very warm welcome 11:27:02 AM After passing by the Mocha Café, I reached the, now famous German Bakery. It was an awful sight; it was completely covered up, and now accompanied by a military bunker, with a 24hrs engaged gunman. I never thought I would see this scene in my city. I went ahead and stopped near the 'O' hotel to look back, hundreds of thoughts fluttered through my mind, images of the candle light march conducted a month ago after the incident to pay our condolences, the rich wooden furniture, the Ashram students sitting in the bakery, my favorite lemon iced cake, the bamboo walls, how we used to feel as if we were sitting in an

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European café and wonder what was so German about the German bakery, were flashing in my eyes, suddenly my thoughts were interrupted by two words in a heavy voice….”lyson, P.U. She.”, a cop was standing beside me was asking for my “license and P.U.C.” He verified both the things and asked me to leave immediately and not stop at the investigation scene.

11.27.40 AM I had reached mini Israel. I saw the Jewish star, and felt very secure after reading the English translation of a line written in Hebrew which read…”the savior (messiah) is on his way”…; it was the Chabad House; surrounded by awful looking three similar bunkers, a tent and a police van. Avoiding all thoughts I overlooked the place and reached at a very interesting spot. It was nothing but a small over bridge for the same nullah which passes through the Osho garden. The bridge goes unnoticed every time; but not today… I call it the 'invisible bridge'.

11:28:10 AM 'Rajneesh Chandra Mohan Jain' is the name of the founder of the Osho community, is what we found out when we visited the Osho garden. I was staring into the lanes which led to the ashram and I noticed that unlike the north main road all the lanes of KP form a peculiar vault of trees, for all the lanes are covered with dense foliage which gives a cool and peaceful experience when we go through them and form avenues of unique identities, and eventually after the first sunrays form a specific pattern through the voids, thus owning a sculptural value. I could now imagine the life of the rich people living in their lavish bungalows in this area.

As I turned my sight to the next lane, a variety of goods like, the Osho chappals handbags and other stuff were hung over the compound by roadside vendors and there she was, a young and beautiful blonde lady, buying a pair of chappals. She was obviously an ashramite for she was in the typical ashram attire of the maroon gown like dress and a very fancy single strapped handbag across her shoulder like all the other ashramites even she was maintaining her solitude I thought.

11.28.45 AM Looking at the beautiful Kashmiri handcraft and potteries stationed at the same spot for more than half a decade now I thought to all drugs peddlers' .The Kashmir art shop is surely one of them. Making my way through the negligible traffic I could now smell all kinds of recipes and desserts from eateries like the sweet chariot I could hear shopkeeper and customer quarrels with a little spice of traffic horns , I could see people in balconies

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facing the road . It was now changing colors ,I was bagging all my memories on the way .

BHUMIT PATEL (III)

11.28.56. AM I was still in the trance of my memories when it happened .I couldn't hear anything else, except the sweet sound of high power engines of two magnificent machines as they passed by me, my lips were transformed into an oval when I realized that she was a white 'Porsche cayenne' and he was a black ford mustang. I couldn't wait to tell half the city.

11.29.50. AM There I was at the end of the north main road, waiting at a first signal after covering a 2km long stretch of road. I had thoroughly enjoyed my journey. It was the theory of relativity applied. I had experience a full 2 years in just couple of minutes. It was nostalgic; it was the north main road extravaganza.

RUSHIKUMAR (I)

11.29.20. AM I past by two junctions ,looking at the variety of people ,shops , and cars I was totally whelmed in the zest, the vibe and the ever spreading aura of the road. It was indeed a subtle blend of cultures.

I smelled the lassi and the paneer parantha and knew, I was at the Rajput dairy junction. The lassi of rajput dairy is like a north main road souvenir for me and my friends ,as I was recollecting memories from the dairy ,I had to stop for an unusual traffic ,it was no surprise ,it was a fleet of 20-30 Sardars having a jogging drill ,till the Shamsheer military camp at the south road, as I passed by them I gave all of them an informal salute.

11.30.00. AM I got off my bike after parking it at the hangout of the day, the burger king, and I looked back at the road.

11.30.13. AM It took me 13 seconds to realize that KP is not elite and famous because of the people who live there, but because of the people who visit it through the north main road. All kinds of vibes, faces, phases, colors; in short the gist of KP can be seen on the North main road. All the notions of KP being elite have actually turned into reality through many aspects.

North main road is the sort of a public space which can evolve and upgrade itself culturally and economically with time unlike any other public space. It's a place which knows its own potential and thrives according to its one unique quality of being elite.

In the future the North main road can be envisaged as an actual public space, with open air roadside cafe's, barista's, shops, malls, A public space with international cultural centers', a public space having a unique identity of its own. The north main road-I must say-will be a subtle blend of cultures from all over the world.

RUSHIKUMAR (I)

SHALAV MANE (II)

North main road thus is not just a road, but a multicultural dynamic and unique urban public space which defines Koregaon Park.

Anurag Mulay V Year B. Arch anuragmulay@yahoo.co.in

GAURAV CHORDIA (I)

PARITOSH SONAWANE (III)

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Tranquility Amidst Tumult SARASBAUG (Jury’s Special Mention, 'Pune: People and Places' Essay Competition, June 2012)

Alongside tons of traffic Seen off the main road Lies this place called Sarasbaug, Home to a heavenly abode...

A uniquely different venue Existing on what people make A temple in the midst of a garden, Which earlier used to be a lake...

As you enter through a stairway You'll tend to realise The waft of fresh flowers And people crowding your eyes The garden, having entered, Is a part of it that never is calm Devotees, Families, Couples Being all over this realm!

Amidst all that chaos Of the birds and the passers- by There was someone there who blurred all that And effectively caught my eye A lady sitting on a bench Aged beyond years Watched through thick spectacles As she subtly wiped off her tears...

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Now, such a sight Wasn't all that rare to find Yet the image of this Granny Kept lingering in my mind...

It was one of those moments You think you've experienced before, My mind paused, rewinded and played The place demanded an encore...

I was into the past Before I could even know The scene happening there Took me back to fifteen years ago!

I had once come to this place Back when I was three Even then, it was as vibrant as today And as swarming as could be!

The crowd at the temple, the main cause That made me leave my Mother's hand, And I got pushed badly amongst adults Missing in a horde; impossible to understand!

Crying out loud Yelling for Mom or Dad Havoc all around All faces myriad!

It was at that very moment That I felt soft, wrinkled skin against my arm An old lady tried to lift me up And salvage me from the swarm!

She herself sat on a bench nearby And plonked me by her side Gently coaxing details out of me Unimaginable, how hard she tried!

She made sure I stopped crying; Even bought me a balloon And asked people around to find my parents The sun would set soon!

It was at that very moment My Mom was destined to find Her three year old daughter, lost for fifteen minutes As she yelled my name from behind...

I was overjoyed to see her, And so was my seventy year old friend As my parents picked me up and hugged me, Their relief knew no end!

“Just be very careful with your kid, Though I know you're not to

be blamed”, She advised my Mom as we were about to leave; “Your daughter can't even say her name!”

And today this lady on the bench The only one in the crowd, who I see Is softly tapping at my hand And trying to seek help from me “Child, could you come with me?”

She asked, her eyes moist and brown, “These steps here are scaring me, Will you hold my hand and take me down?”

This was one request That I just couldn't deny Watching this lady clutch my hand Almost made me cry!

For all the bizarre incidents Those happen at this place This was my chance to return an old favour That'd saved me by God's grace!

The World may have very few nice people Most of them, with white hair But when such events happen, You know they're still there...

For once we got down the last step She placed her palm on my head Her eyes as genuine as her words “God Bless You!� was what she said...

I raced back to the temple A serene place, amidst the odd.

Prayed with hundreds of others, At this peaceful Home Of God Today, as I roam around the garden I've seen it modify Drastically from what it was earlier But the cranes still continue to fly

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Which keeps on changing trends, I'm sure this place will survive all the way Because its vibrancy never ends!

This place, as vivid, as the people here Tries to call out and tell That, for the years to come, it wishes to be preserved, It just wishes it'll be used well...!

SHALAV MANE (II)

So if you needed to go to a spot That would offer both bustle and serenity I would guide you here without a thought, Because, Sarasbaug is THE place to be!

VIPUL KULKARNI (II)

Thousands of people, everyday Might visit this place to roam...

I just hope it doesn't affect The birds' natural home

ASHWINI SONAWANE (III)

And as, over the years, Towards it, I've changed my view, An evening there today made me realise That it looks at me differently too...

BHUMIT PATEL (III)

VIPUL KULKARNI (II)

For this place, Sarasbaug Once upon a time, out of city bounds Is now a major landmark in Pune Helping other places to be found!

And in an era that we live

SHALAV MANE (II)

Yashada Wagle III Year B. Arch yashadaw@yahoo.co.in KALYANI KULKARNI (III)

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RAJ, SAMAJ AUR PAANI SHRI ANUPAM MISHRA AT PVPCOA

The day after his FEED talk, water conservationist and gandhian Shri Anupam Mishra had visited our college to deliver an inspiring lecture on water conservation that was more relatable to an architectural context. His presentation was in 'shudh hindi', which had a greater impact on the students.

Mishraji commenced his presentation by speaking about water conservation and its methods implemented in various parts of the country, especially in areas with negligible rainfall. He started with the example of the 400 year old stone water channel at India International Centre, New Delhi Another example which he talked about was the 1000 year old village, Habur. The name 'Habur' came from the type of stone found only in and around this village in Rajasthan. He talked about the significance of 'Kun's'; which were narrow trenches dug till the gypsum layer underground. These trenches helped in preventing water from going further beneath and hence keeping the soil layers above it moist for longer times. He also shared that deer horns are stronger than any other material and hence they have used these deer horns to make pulleys for pulling water out from the Kun's.

On the same lines, he talked about the farms in Jaisalmer. Here, water collection was not possible due to the proximity of the gypsum layer to the ground level. Hence, the soil in parts of Jaisalmer is more moist than most other areas in Rajasthan making it conducive to farming. The scarcity of water made the people adopt collective farming and today, wheat crops are cultivated in these farms.

Mishraji enlightened the students about how poor water management systems can destroy a city, presenting the city of Bangalore as an example. He quoted wryly 'The rain god does not like bad town planning', pressing the importance of water harvesting in today's time where ignorance and insensitivity is strife. Inefficient systems are used instead of tapping the vast wealth of traditional knowledge on water harvesting. He concluded on the note, 'Jeevan ka vastavik anand lena hai.'

Mishraji's incredibly humble personality and his repetitive efforts in tirelessly spreading awareness about the incredibly serious issue of water management around the world is much appreciated. His presentation left the students with the inspiration and zeal to carry forward Mishraji's concepts and try to make a difference in society. .

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Vishal Sonigra Academic co-ordinator IIIrd B.Arch

Tekdi Aalekhan Studio: Mapping The Hills Of

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Architecture college students from the IIIrd and IVth year of five colleges participated in an exercise called "Tekdi Alekhan", as a starting step for "Mohor: The Pune Biennale" organized by Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture. The exercise involved documenting the hills of Pune, looking into various issues, and further putting forth landscape design proposals on respective hills, as part of the landscape studio. The week long open studio, which had students from other colleges coming in, was conducted at PVPCOA from the 17th to 22nd of Dec. Five hills of Pune were: Vetal Tekdi, Hanuman Tekdi, Chatushrungi, Parvati and Taljai.

The students were divided into ten groups: 1)Physical mapping- Slope analysis and relief mapping.

2)Ecological mapping- Study and count of the flora and fauna.

3)Built Character- Study of built forms on the tekdi as well as around its fringes.

4)Activity mapping- activities taking place during different times of the day.

5)Peoples interviews- opinions regarding the tekdis.

6)Development plans- proposals put forth by the govt. concerning the tekdis.

7)Land use and ownership 8)Art and Literature- people's perception through writings and documentaries.

9)Archival data- newspaper articles and contemporary writings about tekdis.

10) Photo documentation.

The students prepared panels of the five tekdis covering all the above aspects. A presentation of the same was held on saturday, the 22nd of dec. The discussion involved faculty members from come.pvpcoa as well as other colleges like bkpscoa, allana college of architecture, bnca, and bharti vidyapeeth coa as well The exercise helped the students understand various issues regarding these valuable natural resources of the city, and made them aware of pune's natural treasure.

This kind of a studio, coupled with a motive like conservation of hills will definitely be a reason for students to look forward to in the years to

Field Visit

Studio

Sharavati Chitnis (III)

What the Studio gave us...

This studio for me was a historic one. What the faculty told on the day of orientation completely came true in my case. It has brought me so close to the tekdis that I myself can't believe what is happening!! I kept thinking about them the whole day. And I really want do something for our tekdis. But I am so confused! This has made me way too sensitive than before. And I can see the change in myself. I will not dare to behave irresponsible towards my neighbourhood or city here onwards. It has surely awakened my mind.

Its was success completely!

Kashmira Mehta (III)

Presentation

The Tekdi Alekhan Studio was a hit. I can't tell how much fun I had. The fact that people from other colleges offered a helping hand in this project added to our joy. Being a Mumbaikar this was the first time I was exposed to the people of Pune and their attachment to these tekdis. It was very good to see how these tekdis are so important to the people. I can now say that I am one more step closer to Pune and this gave me an opportunity to know what Pune actually is. The discussion was fun...I was happy to see the way the faculty acknowledged our work. I could see the students enjoying the studio, the spirit with which everyone worked. I always thought that tekdi is the last place ever go and it is useless saving it but when I really went up there for the first time it was a wonderful experience....as if I was cut off from the world, the sound of the wind, sound of animals..... as if someone was meditating... I saw beauty in front of me... I could see Pune..

Vatsal Bharmani (III)

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AR. PATTABI RAMAN Ar. Pattabi Raman eminent, Urban Designer from South Africa, was invited for a Week long Studio, Monday 4th February 2013 onwards.

On the First Day, the Third Year student discussed their design projects with him. After the run through, the group members explained their policies and the master plan of the site they were looking into, within Punjab University.

Ar. Raman was extremely precise and subtle in the suggestions and inputs that he gave the students. The crux of his inputs and comments was that the site must be integrated, and a certain theme should be followed in treating the projects as inserts in the University. The jury was of great help not only to the groups who presented their work, but also to the others. It did seem that it could give rise to some concrete improvements at this crucial stage of design. It was a perfect sum-up of the intense design weekend for the third year students.

– Sharavati Chitnis (III Year)

AR. NALINI THAKUR Nalini Thakur, the preeminent conservation architect from New Delhi, had visited the second year Architectural Design studio to talk about, give suggestions to and inspect the work of the students.

Given the fact that one of the sites chosen is a listed heritage structure in Mandu.

She spoke about the by-laws regarding construction in a heritage precinct and how misuse of the same is restricted. Details regarding editing the original structure, how much set back is necessary for a new structure was also mentioned.

Nalini Thakur explained us the definition of Heritage Structure according to the ASI (Architectural Survey of India) that is, in legal term anything more than 100 years old is considered to have intrinsic heritage value. However, the importance to be attached to a structure often decides if it is to be included or not. This decision depends on historical, national and emotional importance attached with it.

The most important thing she mentioned referred to the ego of an architect who has a project to be developed.

"An architect wants to make a statement of his own, while a conservationist wants to accommodate his statement in the heritage structure.”

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– Aseem Deodhar (II Year) , Radhika Poduval (II Year)

AR. NEELKANTH CHHAYA Architect, academician, and thinker, Neelkanth Chhaya heads the department of architecture at CEPT (Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology) in Ahmedabad.

Prof. Chhaya has researched and worked extensively in the domain of appropriate architecture for India.

His practice has emphasized the adaptation of built form to physical and social contents, especially land forms and landscapes.

Prof. Chhaya graced the Third Year design studio with his presence on 29th June 2012. With the students who had myriad questions regarding the difficult task of Architectural Interpretation of personalities, Chhaya sir held a super energetic jury that kept everyone attentive throughout. He suggested crazy yet effective ways of understanding the personalities better. He spoke like a story-teller, explaining complex ideas in a very simple language.

He strongly believes that "Architecture is about material, places and people. It is about balance, appropriateness and interdependence. It ought to also be about frugality and simplicity," It was a memorable experience learning from him.

He was the most humble professors we have come across.

- Rujuta Thakurdesai (III Year) , Radhika Poduval (II Year)

AR. CHITRA VISHWANATH The year 2013 began on an inspiring and energetic note with a talk by Ar. Chitra Vishwanath from Bengaluru. Ar. Chitra Viswanath was invited for a session at PVPCOA on Saturday, the 5th of Jan 2013. This was especially meant for the students of IInd and IIIrd year.

She focused on "details" in architecture, which gripped the students throughout the talk, since detailing is something that students would normally look into, at this stage.

She showed a set of technical drawings pertaining to her projects, such as roof details, foundations, plumbing details as well as working drawings. The session was specifically beneficial for the IIIrd year students, since they were in the process of making a set of working drawings over the weekend.

The session was an informal one, with students asking her the slightest of doubts regarding details. All her work seemed to emerge from logic, first, and then the aesthetic factor was also brought about in the right amount.

It sent everyone into the "thinking mode", and also stressed upon simple thinking and resolving of details.

– Sharavati Chitnis (III Year)

AR. Y. D PITKAR The freshers were looking forward in anticipation to the first workshop of their five years Architecture course.

Ar. YD Pitkar and his students Vallabh and Hemangi who study in Sir JJ School of Architecture kept them fascinated and involved throughout the four hours.

Prof Pitkar briefed them particularly about three pens: "Mahatma Gandhi Pen", "Frans Kafka Pen" and the "John Lennon Pen".

After listening to some interesting facts they were all set to explore their potential to design a fountain pen.

Their notions of "Why do we need to design a fountain pen?" were changed to "Let's design a fountain pen!”

All of them were super excited and fully charged to try something new. They came up with Innovative designs; inspired by famous personalities like Shakuntala Devi, Enid Blyton, and Hariharan etc. Think of a place or a personality and there was a design.

Ar. Pitkar and Vallabh and Hemangi extended their wholehearted valuable guidance and encouragement and made this workshop very interesting and a memorable one. The workshop also helped them understand how far their imagination could take them.

It was an extremely fruitful and enriching workshop and they will eagerly look forward to participating in such workshops in the future.

– Tanvi Savant (I Year)

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BLUE REMEMBRANCE While passing through the streets of our city, many of us must have seen ‘Blue Dots’ on facades of some buildings. Spread over the fabric of the city, these ‘Blue Dots’ have a great significance through the journey of Pune from the Mahatma Phule era till now. These are not mere ‘blue dots’ as referred by many citizens, but an honour given to the people who lived here and contributed to the city: These are the ‘Blue Plaques’.

The idea of ‘Blue Plaques’ was conceptualized in London in the 19th century. A ‘Blue Plaque’ is a permanent sign installed in public place to commemorate a link between, that location and a famous person or event, serving as a historical marker. The journey of this concept from London to Pune was initiated by Late Shri Jayant Tilak (grandson of Lokmanya Tilak) in 1994. He identified some personalities of Pune, who during their era had great contribution towards the city in various fields. Mr.Jayant over the years identified 100 such personalities. After his death, this work was taken up by the ‘Pune Aitihasik Vastu Samiti’, and today there are around 110 such plaques in the city. Each year new such plaques are identified and put up on 1st May (Maharashtra Day)

A well maintained plaque adorns the Mujumdar Wada, Kasba Peth

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A Blue Plaque near Shanipar tries to maintain its identity amidst the mess

Plaque of Deenanath Mangeshkar removed, Budhwar Peth

When I came across this concept from a friend, who had just visited London, we decided to search for all the plaques just out of curiosity. We started searching for the plaques in the old city area, as many famous personalities have stayed there. Roaming around the old city on foot and keeping an eye on the ‘crowded’ facades was a task in itself. After asking a few friends and random people on the road we got to know vague addresses. From Mandai to Ganj Peth with eyes searching for the ‘Round Blues’ gave us the feel, that of playing treasure hunt. The clues for the addresses were also in a way. As we often heard the phrase ‘near there somewhere’ which made us feel a newcomer in the city. But the journey on foot made us understand the real character of certain areas which were totally unknown and unexplored by us.

The old city, its small wooden structures, the typical ‘Puneri’ people, the delicious food joints, crowded yet cozy streets, cars trying to fit in, a constant movement, got presented in front of us. Each day we found around 8-10 plaques. The sight of each plaque gave us the feeling of a new gem getting added to the treasure. These plaques are housed on the building facade facing the main road or street, from where they are easily seen. Concentrated in the old city area they extend to the fringes in reducing numbers.

After roaming and collecting as much information possible, we visited ‘Kesari Wada’, where these plaques are compiled in form of two books. The state of the books was disappointing as it lacked information and with its dull colours one would simply avoid them.

Through the journey of Pune, while identifying the plaques, one can see many of the plaques are not maintained, or the facade on which they are placed are in a mess! Some plaques are removed, nobody knows about them. Its disheartening to see a plaque, an honour, to be left alone and not taken care of.

This treasure hunt brought us closer to Pune, understand the mentality of people, and not to Abhishek Soman forget the many personalities who shaped Pune. Even after exhausting ourselves, through IIIrd year B.Arch journey of these Blue Plaques, the search for remaining plaques continues... abhisheksoman00@gmail.com

This year I got a chance to visit the city of Amritsar as a part of the study tour. This visit modified my perspective about “ideal spaces” drastically.

Jallianwala Bagh, as we all know, is a landmark in Indian history. I had an image of this place in my mind made up of threads from stories, books and movies, even before actually visiting it.

An open gathering space tucked into the dense city fabric around the golden temple. A space with great significance and aura; not because of its spatial qualities but because what it has witnessed.

I could imagine the space still frozen on the day of “Baisakhi” on 1919. Hundreds of innocent people being murdered ruthlessly…

Their screams echoing in the corridor… Unsettled dust still in the air...

Every inch drenched in the red…the earth still wet with tears..Bullet marks on the stones..like an open wound, still bleeding..

I thought I would connect to the soul of the space, as any Indian would have. The soul which was filled with fear, sorrow and anger. It can shake you from within and will make you question.

But what I experienced there in reality was alarmingly shameful and depressing. Jallianwala Bagh, now a park offers us a fun filled environment for tourists! Green lawns for people to relax and eat, mis-spelled signs for our convenience.. walls bearing bullet marks, the well; now are showcased like artifacts. A disturbingly designed grand memorial serves as background for couples to pose against for pictures.

The place is completely disconnected from its past. Beautified (can't say designed) in such an insensitive manner is insulting to its context.

I think, spaces which have such strong potential to control our emotions are very rare and valuable. And should be handled with extreme humility and care. The spaces which make us think, feel.. The pain that makes us angry, aware of injustice, brings us together, gives us strength to stand against everything wrong and can act as a stimuli for generations to come.

Rujuta Thakurdesai IIIrd Year rujuta.td@gmail.com

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90 PERCENT ARCHITECT: MY JOURNEY After five years of learning, experimenting, implementing sans executing most of what I have learnt at PVPCOA, I like to address myself a student of Architecture which I shall be all through my life.

It's a five year stunt which they believe I've pulled off.

Believe me it's not been an easy ride by any means, but it's been one worth remembering and cherishing.

2008 was my entry into the world of Plans, Sections, Elevations, Models etc.

Entering into the dark dingy PMT building , wading through the 'paan' spitted walls and men sleeping overnight on the staircase I managed to reach the second floor entrance gate of our college.

Never did I know that this was going to be my daily routine for the next two years or so.

Architecture seemed different. It was turning out to be fun. I still remember the day I was made Class Representative in the first year.

Come second year and we had our first juniors. Finally some more life was instilled in the not so dull environment of Hadapsar.

Second year was more memorable for its RSP: Relative Study Program.

Then came the big transformation: No not 2nd Year to 3rd Year but from Hadapsar to the new Pirangut Campus.

Oh what a beauty it was!

We had a hard time adjusting and that's how the year was meant to progress.

It had its same routine but what was different was that there were many firsts, Student Council being the highlight. I was elected on the council board. Hosting the Exhibition as the Exhibition Secretary, it was a task and under able guidance and support from friends and faculty I managed to successfully host the first Exhibition at our new campus. I'd attribute 3rd Year as the most important year in my architecture life. At the end of this year I knew I had gained a lot. The year seemed never ending or probably the success of it made me want it to never end.

But eventually all good things have to come to an end.

We moved onto the fourth year.

The year was when we first hosted the Shear force tournament. A huge success, and another successful event in the bag of PVPCOA. We felt proud that we were part of it all.

The year went by in the mess of Housing studio sans Desai Sir

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but was covered up in the never ending Urban Design Studio.

We'll always have the acronyms The First Batch of PVPCOA under the regime of Desai Sir and the Batch that did the Laxmi Road Project.

It was straight after the Urban Design Studio we were thrown into the real world of practicing architects.

A new challenge altogether. Out of our comfort zone, I was into a disciplined office. I went each day to the office with the curiosity and enthusiasm of a child, expecting to learn and imbibe something new and that was what kept me going each day.

Today while I write this, I have two months left at my Alma Mater. I know it's going to be a huge loss and I'm trying to make the most of it. As each day passes I recollect my life at PVPCOA and how each one has shaped and been a part of it in some way or the other. It's been a wonderful 5 years. I have never written, for any magazine or for anything ever but as there's always a first time in life for everything I believe this is the time for my first ever article.

I am eternally thankful to Desai Sir, my source of inspiration , PVPCOA for molding me the way I am and all the others responsible who have shaped my life for a better future.

I shall cherish each day at PVP which shall always have a place in my heart for times immemorial.

Gaurav Shah V B. Arch gaurav.shah2090@gmail.com

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PVP THROUGH THE YEARS e remember PVP in 2008 being a huge PMT bus depot building, on the crowded Hadapsar road full of wada pav hawkers, noisy

project to the public was a new experience which got us thinking about how wide and diverse architectural solutions could be. In the end all the struggle and hard work left us

buses, rickshaws packed with people, and the ever busy flyover

feeling nostalgic as we all departed for our internships.

as a foreground to our college on the 3rd floor, right below

5th yr saw us all back in the institute which we had missed for

Napasanchi Shala above. Reluctantly having joined the college,

months. It had undergone so many changes in our absence and seemed to be functioning on its own which bought us

the only indication of it being an architecture college were a few

happiness and satisfaction. This year will be bringing about

drawings on the wall of famous structures did little to bring life to

more changes, and our journey in building this institute from

the dull corridor. The daily struggle to understand the various

the Hadapsar campus to our new campus will be remembered by us, mixed with bitter sweet memories of the various new

concepts and tools to design being challenging, resulted in

relationships that we have forged along the years. PVP will be

constant tantrums back home ready to give up on the course.

sorely missed by all of us for all the memories, experiences

The 2nd also bought along some more changes, more hard work ,

and learning that we are taking along with us.

increased effort. But there were times too that kept our spirits up like, the RSPs ,cultural weeks, which increased our emotional bonding with our classmates, juniors, faculty and our Director, who were always very supportive and helping us through the various challenges and aspects of architecture. The beginning of 3rd yr began with huge changes, which meant we would be leaving our beloved Hadapsar campus, in which we had put all our heart and soul into building up and bringing life into. But it also indicated that we were growing as an institute and becoming part of a larger family. All we had with us were the values which we had acquired from our old campus as a base for building up the new campus. This beginning, all over from scratch helped us understand the functioning of an institute on a much larger scale.

But we also continued to make more memories, friends and increased our knowledge base in the process. 4th yr bought on more changes on the academic side with the mad scramble for securing positions as interns in various offices, along with never ending pressures of submissions. The exposure to taking up a live

Smita Nair V B. Arch simi1890@yahoo.co.in

( Background Graphic by Saroj Pawar (V) )

and the struggle continued daily bringing endless challenges, difficulties and responsibility as we all tried to cope with

Ammeya Gogate V B. Arch ammeya.g@gmail.com

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DREAMS TO REALITY

REMEMBERING NIRBHAYA

Drops of emotions, crippling down her face. causing at her chin, and then flowing away.

Gaurav Chordia

They seemed like d corpse, which was once her part... now lying on the floor ready to depart.

Her trauma stricken face could barely believe a thing and the dismal news of detriment was not ready to sink in.

Kissing her child's forehead her eyes sparkled a bit merry memories flowing in them suddenly changed with a glint.

Sympathy flowed her way trying to heal her up, but how could people know, the torment of a grievous touch.

The child's pink serene face had turned pale by now with dusk progressing ahead, ashes lay all along.

Everyday sitting by the temple side she questioned her lord, What was the sole purpose of leaving the body behind and taking her heart along??

Even after 18 long years she would still cry and care LOSS OF A CHILD ONLY A MOTHER COULD BEAR.

Bhavika Ghate III Year B.Arch. bhavikaghate@yahoo.com

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Was she born on this planet, to suffer the worst?

Had she known earlier, that she had been cursed?

What was her mistake for being punished like this?

Was it her happiness or her pursuit for bliss?

Didn't she have the right to celebrate her life?

For which the night overtook her with strife…

Who were they to throw her into the hearth, Forth her parents who had given her birth?

She struggled for days battling against death, Unfortunate it was that she lacked enough strength…

The night she left for the world of heavenly spirits, Everyone mourned, from boulders to bits…

They put them to the dungeons, opening the gates of hell, But today everyone's back under the effect of the same old, dirty spell…

Putting to death is not the solution, God forsake, It is high time that one and all awake…

And with an attitude, changed for the best, It is only then, that her soul would be put to rest.

Aditya Malshe II Year B.Arch. adimalshe@gmail.com

THE FLUID ROMANCE

DREAMS TO REALITY

Oh, how lovely we are – In stark fluidity we reach the pinnacle of who we can be; who we are.

All the stars dwell here for me, They twinkle through the eyes I see.

All along I search for mine, In this temple of dreams divine.

I press for you and find the courage to claw out the best particle of you and I. We are so young and fresh in our aluminum romance.

It's been a year and half now, I don't believe it, holy cow!

I jumped, I screamed, I ran, I fell, It was never too late, for me to tell.

The amble manner of us, the very presence of us.

An exertion colored in vehemence : green, blue, red – We are painting of us.

A flex so unyielding that our capacity to stop it is pushed beneath the water and silenced.

Meteor-stricken couple of us!!

Radhika Poduval II Year B.Arch. radhikaramraj6@gmail.com Before the exams ... I dreamt Of course of the days after... I meant I dreamt of the holidays every time...

And thought... Its over... studies mine but reality was something else...

And for that I had to pay the fine…

All I had were a handful of dreams, They added a universe of streams.

All the seasons of thoughts I met, They showered me with them, thoroughly wet.

The journey with them never seems long, I'm falling short of words, in this song.

My friends, my companions, my college guardians, They all resemble free avians.

Now I wana dream high and more, What the hell! Its architecture! Hardcore!

This atmosphere is responsible for me to learn, Our lives are taking a healthy turn.

Colors, freedom, breathtaking atmosphere, You will all find it alive here.

If you have the guts to dream Come join the PVP Supreme Team. .

Sneha Desai III Year B.Arch. snehabosh@gmail.com

The tension grew...

I studied the chapters sanctioned new…

And at last the chapters left Remained few...

My tension was down...

But others were still frowned...

I was up to the King's crown, Roaming happily in the town..

The Sun rose...

I prayed to God with lowly bows...

But when I sat to write the paper...

The news extinguished my pride's taper No doubt I had studied hard...

But for the 'Wrong' paper.

Anuj Dhole III Year B.Arch. anujdhole@gmail.com

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EXPERIENCE AT MAHA KUMBH MELA,ALLAHABAD,FEBRUARY 2013 A very few of us today know that the Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayag, Allahabad is believed to be the largest human gathering on the face of earth. This two month long festival has been luring Sadhu's, Devotees, Travellers and Photographers from across the world to reach out and experience this congregation which was the same reason which got myself and a schoolmate bagpacking for this experience.

With information just in a few printouts and maps we set off for Allahabad, unknown to what all was in store ahead.

The train was unbelievably overfull for the last 6 hours of its journey before reaching Allahabad with people still managing to squeeze in on every following station. Once we got down at Chheoki (the nearest station to the Kumbh Mela), we were stunned to see the overflow of people on and around the station.

We walked for around 6 km. to reach the periphery of the Kumbh Mela. The next 2 days in the sectors of the Mela, we discovered that the people attending were mostly the Rural Indian Folk who have travelled miles together just for the Shahi Snan at the confluence. There was an overflow of the true Indian values spirituality, belief, devotion, tradition, rituals, blind faith and all other possible similar values. On the other hand, the flow of people as good as strong sea waves make us almost helpless in the crowd. We consider ourselves lucky to be one of the estimated 4 crore + people having taken a holy dip at the Sangam on the 10th of February i.e. the 2nd ( Mauni Amavasya) and most significant of the 3 Shahi Snans. This indeed was a lifetime experience which can hardly be interpreted in words We have such a rich spiritual legacy throughout in our country which we are neglecting today but the rest of the world is urging in to get a glimpse of. This experience has now surely changed the meanings of crowd, proportions, Mela and especially made me experience the vibrancy and diversity of India. Today I feel proud to say, after my experience that I'm first, an INDIAN Than a HINDU.

AN INCH AWAY FROM GOD “CRICKET IS MY RELIGION, SACHIN IS MY GOD”,A Well known accepted pledge of millions of cricket fans in India, including me.

Imagine a passionate cricket lover and an ardent Sachin Tendulkar fan getting an opportunity to watch ‘THE GOD’ play right in front of him,the goosebumps and jitters one would feel at that time. I feel lucky to have my this dream come true! I will never forget the ODI match between INDIA-SRILANKA in month of November 2005 played in Pune where got an opportunity to be the ball-boy. It was a breathtaking experience to watch my favourite star play right in front of my eyes .The Electrifying atmosphere in the Stadium added liveliness to the Match. Every time Sachin came near the boundary line, the enthusiasm of the people around would be at their peak; amidst of all other stars this ‘Star’was the brightest.

Thousands of eyes in the audience anxiously waiting to get a glimpse of him from as close a distance as possible! Every time there was a ‘Chant’ of “SACHIN, SACHIN”, it created a sense of current going down my spine, the amount of vibrancy that moment has is truly inexpressible. My eyes used to widen with excitement whenever Sachin would come close to where I was standing! I would continuously stare at him in anxiety to talk with him and capture each and every image of this lifetime experience.

Every run Sachin scored was a big celebration in the stadium. It is really an exceptional thing as to how this man can bring the entire country to a standstill while he is batting. This is a kind of magic he has...and to experience this magic in front of your eyes, its truly a moment which will always be cherished. It was a feeling of achievement and pride looking back at the audience wanting to be at the same place where I was, I will always cherish the experience of watching Sachin play live...the amount of love and devotion people have for Sachin is unimaginable. I feel extremely proud to be one of the followers of the “THE GOD, SACHIN TENDULKAR”.

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Vishal Sonigra III Year B. Arch vishalsonigra5@gmai.com

Rushikesh Paygude III Year B. Arch paygude_18rushi@yahoo.co.in

Monsoon trek

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Bheemashankar

23rd June 2012

A fresh break from the everyday stress Getting drenched in the region's first showers One big day of breathtaking adventure!

Mr. Freshers’- Chinmay Modi Miss. Freshers’- Payal Jhalani Best dressed maleYash Redij (1)

FRESHERS’ NIGHT 2012

HALLOWEEN GRAPHICS : Rujuta Thakurdesai

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bahutaMXa laaogaaoM kI baurI maanaisakta ko dbaava mao Aakr hma ApnaI naItImaUlyaaoM ik balaI caZato hO È svaamaI ivavaokanaMdjaI nao ijasa svasqa¸ sagauNaI yauvaa ipZI ka sapnaa doKa qaa¸ ]sasao hma kaosaao dUr hO È caaObaIsa GaMTo iva&apnaao sao batayaa jaata hO ik baurI caIjao krnaa iksa P`akar samaaja mao rhnao ko ile AaOr Kud kao ek P`akar sao poSa krnao ko ilae ja$rI hO È [na saBaI bahkavaao mao na Aato hue Aagao ek svasqa¸ samaRQd¸ ijammaodar¸ jaagaRk samaaja ko inamaa-Na kI trf baZnaa hO È Amt mao Times of India maMo CpI pMi@tyaaoM kao maO pZnaa caahta hU^M È “Politics without principles, wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morality, science without humanity and worship without renunciation of ego... Is useless. The tragedy is not what India is but what it could have been!”

Qanyavaad²

Ar. Manas Marathe (Faculty) ar.manasmarathe@gmail.com

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manaaogat

Devika Patil III B. Arch devikapatil25@gmail.com

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AazvaNaItIla puNao

Kasturi Paranjpe III B. Arch kasturiparanjpe@gmail.com

Ashwini Sonavane III B. Arch ash.sonavane@gmail.com

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SURREALISM

freezing the thought to its purest form of thought in un-altered conscious or unconsciously Spontaneous thoughts without censoring.

Automatism

“One could combine inside the frame, elements, not normally found together to produce illogical & startling effect.”

- Andre Breton

It encompasses arrangement of “depictive” and “real” in full range of imagination.

Liberating imagination

It contains surprise elements, unexpected juxtaposition and non-sequitur.

Dream Analysis

Surrealism as we understand

S U R R E A L I S T M O V E M E N T

In today’s context people have started accepting the freedom of thoughts and surrealism doesn’t feel so impossible to understand.

IMAGINATION

SURREALISM REALITY While going through the visuals of surrealist works and moving closer to understand the concept better, a thought always crept in our minds that our brain which has boundless potential of imagination is getting conditioned to reality and rationality. The word exploration always limits itself till “known”. Our conscious mind always overpowers the subconscious..

Abhishek Soman (III) Rujuta Thakurdesai (III)

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Painting done by Andre Breton

The questioned remained at last was, “Can architects be surrealists??”

DISSERTATION : MOTIFS AND CARVINGS, FORT, MUMBAI.

In the first stage of dissertation discussion buildings under study area were defined. Some of them were Bombay Municipal Corp.,CST, GPO, VATCHA AGYARI, Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan, Central Telegraph Office etc.

The Study was purely based on photographs taken on site.

Analyzing those photographs with the different categories like geometry, birds, flowers, animals, patterns etc.

One frame has this every component but understanding them separately made objective of my study.

Taking into consideration the wide range and scope of study this dissertation has yet to proceed....

PATTERN

FLORAL

ANIMALS

BIRDS

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The notion of living in our cities is mediated by the visual and written messages which permeates through all the medium.These notions are dominated by the buildings of that fabric.

BOMBAY......FORT.....they form the visual panorama of the city and analysing this panorama to its very basic components was aim of the dissertation. The reflections made on me at first pace by this fort buildings was MOTIFS & CARVINGS on the

Vaidehi Sadwilkar IV B. Arch

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INDEPENDENCE DAY A REVIEW OF THE EVENTS th ON 15 AUGUST 2012

College Cleaning & waste segregation

PVPCOA MARATHON WINNERS BOYS: 1st Chinmay Shah (IV) 2nd Omkar Parit (II) 3rd Mihir Jakatdar (IV) GIRLS: 1st Kalyani Kulkarni (III) 2nd Ashwini Sale (II) 3rd Madhura Dasnurkar (I)

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GRAPHICS: Rujuta Thakurdesai

The Independence Day fervor had started with the Campus Clean-Up Drive, as is done every year at PVPCOA. The drive was on the 14th of August and was carried out with excitement and enthusiasm.

The start of the Independence Day celebrations was done with the I.M.Plant drive, an initiative

by Sneha Desai (III), which was a sapling planting initiative, where students were asked to plant a sapling in pairs and take care of it. More than 100 plants were planted.

The Marathon was conducted after that, in a very professional way and was a huge success. The start point of the Boys' Marathon was at the PVP hostel and ended at the college gate; a distance of 8km. The Girls' Marathon was run from Bhugaon till the college gate and was 5 kilometers long. The Chief Guest at the Flag Hoisting Ceremony was ETHOS founder Ar. Gita Balkrishnan. The event was also graced by Shri Inderji Chhajed and Shri Jitendra Pitaliya.

The flag was hoisted by the dignitaries to the resounding of the national anthem.

The annual PVP Treasure Hunt; Roller Coaster, was conducted after the flag hoisting which was an interesting obstacle race designed by the third year students. Teams of 4 from all years participated, and performed various tasks that required both speed and cunning.

Thus, a Day that had started off with doing one's duties for the college, ended on a fun note.

I. M. PLANT DAY

ROLLERCOASTER 2012 The treasure hunt

THE WINNING TEAM Amol Mankeekar ( IV year ), Deep Sakhare ( IV year ), Nipun Shah (IV year ) and Ojas Bhosale (Ist year).

70MM THE PVPCOA FILM CLUB

Rohit Bhutada

Niranjan Kulkarni

Advait Deshmukh

The ‘MOCA’ 2011-12,saw the foundation of the PVPCOA Film Club.The elected secretary Rohit Bhutada and deputy Niranjan Kulkarni of The Film Club aimed at screening various architectural and informative documentaries for the students and faculty of PVPCOA.The film club received a response at every screening.

This year in ‘MOCA’ elections of 2012-13, Niranjan Kulkarni and Advait Deshmukh were elected as Secretary and Deputy respectively. The duo sreened many architectural documentaries as well as some animated movies like ‘UP’ and ‘THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN’, which also received a good response from the students.

FILM CLUB LIBRARY This year the first of its kind Film Club video Library was inaugurated during the exhibition week in PVPCOA. Students can access to various architectural and informative documentaries, many story based movies as well as BBC and NAT-GEO documentaries,which would provide a good exposure for the students towards the Architectural world.

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FILM CLUB POSTERS The Film Club organised various activities in college like ,asking students to vote for the film they would like to see on two given options.

They also invited students to suggest name for the Film Club.These activities created a lot of interest for the Film Club amongst The students.

I N S I G H T

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Insight 2011-12 was the first of its kind, since installations and wall paintings were done on campus. Insight 10-11 was Section Wall

Gallery Ceiling

restricted to the inside and the aluminum panel, hence last year was an exciting event and had all the students working together to make it happen!

Aluminium Panels

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Arrival Wall

Insight 2011-12 was inaugurated at the hands of Mr. Samar Newspaper Article

Nakhate, former Dean of Film and Television Institute of India. He spoke to the students about â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Moving Image as a Language for Canteen Installation

The Gallery

Creating Narratives in Cinemaâ&#x20AC;?

The Exhibition!

Talk by Mr. Samar Nakhate

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This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Insight was an amazing one indeed!

With the number of installations and murals increasing in number twofold, Insight 2012-13 was an extraordinary effort by exhibition secretary Vikram Yelure and his deputies Prayag Bagde and Vipul Kulkarni, and all the students 1st year to 4th year. Along with the usual inside and aluminum panel, other paintings and installations undertaken were; The R.K Laxman wall, the green wall, the Time machine and The painting under the staircase. The exhibition was inaugurated by renowned Kirtankar Shri Vamanbua Kolhatkar after which the students were treated to a modern day kirtan by Pranav Dev.

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COLOURS

PUNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS

A mother paints the room yellow because she doesn't know if it's a girl or a boy she only hopes for a healthy future her heart's full of joy.

Big sister sees her little brother getting all the attention a small green jealousy monster eats her head yet she realises that li'l one's giving her life a new dimesion.

I change the channel because there is too much of red the cost he pays is his life because he never pled.

Grandpa looks around his mind goes black & white he realises this is the same cafe where he grabbed the bite! ;) A girl gathers her courage to speak of the truth she feels solid silver as it applies to the youth.

A boy seems ready for the questions, wears blue the confidence pays off! His dream comes true.

A farmer looks down at the brown, he prays that mother earth would someday wear a baize.

Jimi sings "Purple Haze was in my eyes, don't know if it's day or night" One archi nerd is working, he thinks 'hey that's life'! :D There's a calm lake, the moon's upon us That special one holds your hand and all colours in your head make a fuss.

I speak for all those people who value colours so fine without them the world would look like empty lines.

Madhulika Velankar III B. Arch madhulika.velankar0712@gmail.com

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Pune, a city full of glamour where education does not just mean limiting yourself to books, it takes you far ahead. The culture followed by people makes you merge in the friendly atmosphere , where 'marathi' is not taught but learnt, where clubbing becomes a part of your daily schedule, where street shows and social work events bind us together, where every need of yours makes you excel, where 'Vaishali' makes you wait for hours despite your schedules, where a cluster of institutes works efficiently, where your parents dream makes you determinant to fulfil it, where friendship is not just limited to hangouts, where a devotee of Lord Ganesha resides in every lane. The city makes you fall in love with its heritage.

Everything around makes you want to be one with the city forever.

Gaurav Chordia I B. Arch gaurav28021995@gmail.co

PUNE BUS DAY

Pune bus day was an initiative taken up by Prasanna Desai Architects, assisted by PMC PMPML & ITDP on the 1st of November 2012 to promote the use of public transport in the city and thereby reduce the number of private vehicles. The students of first year were chosen as volunteers for this event.

The aim was to provide at least double the number of buses in the peak hours of the day and see what changes it brings in the traffic story of the city. The number of buses increased from 90 a day to about 200 and so did the number of people commuting by them.

Roads which are normally packed by private cars and two wheelers were packed by buses on this day. The increase in the number of buses facilitated a lot of people for whom private vehicles is not the best option.

The students of first year as volunteers put in a commendable effort to help in recording the data for analysis. It was a fun event as there were volunteers standing on the dividers for better vision and sitting on footpaths for recording the necessary data.

It was a day well spent where everyone learnt something about the cities infrastructure and transportation. And all hope that this survey would certainly improve the public transport in the city.

Tanvi Savant I B. Arch tanny.leo@gmail.com

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The BACKBONE of PVPCOA

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FAMILY OF BOARDERS: THE HOSTEL LIFE AT PVPCOA festive enthusiasm...

A hostel life is a complete new world for the ones who leave their family and come over to fulfill their dreams.

The PVP Hostel is a package of beautiful colours of life where the students learn...Here they inculcate values like mutual co-operation, sympathy and helping one another. They develop a spirit of healthy competition and sportsmanship. It makes them self-reliant.

The hostel is blessed with surprise Sunday visits by Prof. Desai who always brings in some sweets and evenings well spent. late night foodies...

Ganpati Bappa Morya....

life with colours....holi....

MoCA 2012-13 PVPCOA’s STUDENTS’ COUNCIL Executive Council: Ankitt Golcha (General Secretary) Siddesh Bhansali (Treasurer) Arpan Rajan Chinmay Shah (Advisors) Ronak Naik

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General Council: Exhibition: Vikram Yelure (III) and Tejas Chhajed (II) Academics: Kalyani Kulkarni (III) and Ankur Azad (II) Magazine: Yashada Wagle (III) and Nishant Pai (II) Photography and Documentation: Aditya Basarkar (III) and Kunal Shah (II) Film Club: Niranjan Kulkarni (III) and Advait Deshmukh (II) Culturals: Gaurhav Patharey (III) and Akshay Marsute (II) Sports: Ashish Chhajed (III) and Prithviraj Nimbalkar (II) Food: Monish Agarwal (II) and Ankit Goyal (II) Environment: Hrishikesh Argade (III) and Chinmay Phadke (II) Library: Chetan Sodaye (III) and Chinmay Majgankar (II) Computer Lab: Pranav Vispute (III) and Aditya Malshe (II)

OPTIMISM - THE FAITH THAT LEADS TO ACHIEVEMENT Following is an Excerpt from Dalton Sherman's speech to Dallas Independent School District teachers, August 20, 2008: I believe in me. Do you believe in me? Do you believe I can stand up here, fearless, and talk to all 20,000 of you? Because here's the deal: I can do anything, be anything, create anything, dream anything, and become anything – because you believe in me. And it rubs off on me. Do you believe in my classmates? Do you believe that every single one of us can graduate ready for college or the workplace? You better and what we need from you is to believe that we can reach our highest potential. No matter where we come from, better not give up on us. No, you better not. Do you believe in your colleagues? I hope so. They came to your school because they wanted to make a difference, too. So, whether you're a counselor or a librarian, a teacher assistant or work in the front office, whether you serve up meals in the cafeteria or keep the halls clean, or whether you're a teacher or a principal, we need you! Do you believe in me? Because I believe in me. And you helped me get to where I am today.

Thank you.

Dalton Sherman was all of ten when he gave that speech to an audience of 20,000 educators and people in the field of education. Dalton Sherman's speech demonstrates that someone understands that the teachers count. His speech also urges teachers to have faith in students and make each and every student count. There is a dormant potential in each of us. To uncover it we need to only have faith in ourselves and in those that guide us.

Scientific studies have shown that the carrot and stick approach does not produce the greatest work. Giving incentives or reprimanding people, for that matter, seldom brings out their very best. Extrinsic or external motivators have their own limitations. What is it then that drives people to excellence? What makes some people greater than the rest? Faith or self belief is an intrinsic motivator which always thrust a person forward. We need to find and reinforce that faith within us and in those around us to be a collective success. Faith allows us to take chances, to go beyond our comfort zone, to reach pinnacles of our potential and accomplish our personal best.

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. “ Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882);

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Asmita Patwardhan (Faculty) asmita73@gmail.com

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THE SINKING TITANIC THAT SAILED It was on 16th June 2008 that I boarded the sinking Titanic PVPCOA at the Hadapsar Campus amidst a total of 40 students in the college ( 12 in 5th yr + 16 in 4th + 10 in 3rd yr + 2 in 2nd yr & admission to the new batch of 30 still to happen ). I had resigned from the earlier College of Architecture & had decided to concentrate more on my office when the trustees of VIT Mr Abhay Chhajed & Mr Jitentra Pitaliya approached me in May on one Sunday night & persuaded to be the captain of this sinking Titanic.

In the first week it self I was wondering whether I had taken the correct decision as the ship had sunk so low that it looked extremely difficult preposition that one could even get it to the surface as all its parts, body & soul had reached a level of almost no return.

Ar. Manjusha Ukidve joined on 17th June followed by Ar. Rashmi Joshi a month later & the process of revival started.

It said A New Beginning, New Management Structure, New Academic Environment, New Premises & New Attitude towards Changing the face of Architectural Education.

The mandate I had sought from the management was simple & clear and it had FREEDOM with respect to THREE ISSUES, that I will have absolute Independence, in terms of appointment of faculty, the process & methodology of teaching & flexibility of timing needless to say that these were granted without any condition and with such a mandate came the BIG RESPONSIBILITY of making the TINATIC SAIL. The process was three fold trying to get the earlier 40 students whom we had inherited, needed to be put in the mould / thinking which we believed in, trying to create a new thought process for the new students that would be admitted fresh & creating an atmosphere in the floor of architecture. ( as was mentioned by students in one of the meetings with the Council of Architecture that they have no issue with the Institute teaching & culture but want to move from a floor of Architecture to a College of Architecture ) The Journey began with the statement “ we believe in creating sensitive and socially conscious architects who can contribute in shaping our built environment ” . Efforts put by Faculty, Administration & Management in evolving the Institute despite various odds can not be put in words & let me take this opportunity to thank every one who have

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contributed in the PVPCOA journey to date. This has helped in making the sinking Titanic not only stable but it has hopefully started sailing. At VIT & PVPCOA there have been high & low moments in these years but I am happy to note that we have overcome all such situations with grit, determination & commitment I would be failing in my duty if I do not mention the contribution of the forty hungry charged & ever enthusiastic students whom we inherited, & put yeoman effort in converting the corridor into the EXHIBITION SPINE which became the SOUL of the Hadapsar premises.

Many eminent Architects Professionals, Citizens visited this spine & just few days before we were to dismantled the Exhibition it was visited by the Guru of Architectural Academics Prof B. V. Doshi on 12th June 2010, inspiring the students to document the Hadapsar atmosphere as “ THE ROOTS - Documenting the Past” where it all began & till today we have preserved it proudly in the new exhibition.

Finally on Monday 28th June 2010 we moved from the floor of architecture which I thought was very Intimate space to three storied volume brilliantly designed by Ar. Vikas Bhandari the pvpcoa mentor giving all of us an opportunity to explore the language of Architecture in a brilliant environment.

The first batch of any institute ( in this case I am referring to the 2008 batch as the first batch being the first one in its revival phase of pvpcoa after 13years of its existence ) is always a batch which is considered either as a residual batch ( because the students who got admitted were the ones who didn't get admission any where else ) or a trend setter batch as it does not has any precedence. I am proud to say that the first batch of our institute falls in the second category as it has set the ball rolling with sheer determination, dedication leading to their & the development of the institute which we can be proud of. The juniors of the institute will have to not only match these standards but will have to keep improving if we have to be the best in this highly competitive environment.

Ar. Prof. Prasanna Desai Director desaiprasanna.pvpcoa08@gmail.com

Ar. Hrishikesh Ashtekar

Ar. Prof. Prasanna Desai

Ar. Abhijeet De

Ar. Manjusha Ukidve

TERRIFIC T R O O P

Ar. Asmeeta Patwardhan

Ar. Vijaya Srinivasan Ar. Rashmi Joshi

Ar. Sayali Kulkarni

Ar. Manas Marathre

Ar. Yashashree Aurangabadkar

Ar. Minal Sagare

Ar. Deepa Chougule

Ar. Rupali Deshmukh Ar. Isha Kale