Understanding high rise structural systems

23rd  AUG 2023

Students studies high rise buildings as a case study to understand various structural implications and different systems implemented by the architects. They presented the detailed analysis of the same through PowerPoint presentation. Students further made models of the high rise building they studied in detail to practically understand the challenges in erecting a high rise structure and its stability and strength. Students could understand the importance of various structural systems.

 Design Solutions to the Sites already Dealt by Masters

23rd  AUG 2023

2nd Yr B-Arch students were asked to choose one master architect (like Frank Lloyd Write, Le Corbusier, B V Doshi, Charles Chorea, Ricardo Legorreta, Richard Meyer, Geoffrey Bava), choose his one bungalow project, and redesign it according to the learning & inferring happened through lectures, Case Study Seminar, and studio discussions.

2nd Yr B-Arch students have learned about the following –

  • Decoding the Design Philosophy of the Master
  • Architects
  • Developing the Concept / Design Philosophy
  • Design Response through Site Analysis & the Philosophy
  • Developing their own “Dominant Ideas” which
  • embodies the Salient Characteristics in the Design
  • Investigating the Formal & Spatial Characteristics.
 Trusses Queen and King post

19th to 26th JULY 2023

The students were divided into groups among the classroom. After the presentations by faculty they were assigned the work. The work was done by students in following steps.

Step 1

Discussion done by faculty on the topic of trusses. Students will divide the work. All the students will work on given responsibility. Students keep on working on the final concept. Students will work on final trusses model as per the sheet

Step 2

Group wise discussion on the final study models with teacher were carried out for final comments and improvements if any.

Step 3

Submission of the final model

hands on workshop on models of Cube transformation

18th  JULY 2023

From this activity student will know process of model making, To exploration model in details. This activity helps to improve deep thinking, creativity and planning. It’s a combine activity with other subjects like BD, ADG.

Timber Joinery

12th  JULY 2023

After the presentations by faculty they were assigned the work. It is individual assignment students will work on their model. The work was done by students in following steps.

Step 1

Discussion done by faculty on the topic of Timber Joinery.  Students will prepare joinery Drawing on the wooden block.  All the students will work on given responsibility. Students will work on the joinery model as per the sheet

Step 2

Group wise discussion on the final study models with teacher were carried out for final comments and improvements if any.

Step 3

Submission of the final model in the respective classrooms was done by students.

Interpenetration of building components by doing hand-on models.

27th  APR  2023

 

The students were given the following drawing to draft on the scale of 1:50 along with its isometric & axonometric views. To understand the 3D visuals better, they were made to do a hands-on model in the same scale.

Hands on models of making brick bonds and masonry

08th to 15th    MARCH 2023 

This Assignment is integrated with the subject BCM-I Students have Prepared Sheet about various types of Brick bond. The students prepared Scaled bricks, using terracotta clay then they will make bonds. The students documented the data in sketches and notes format in journal.

Understanding Orthographic Projection Of Building Elements By Doing Hands-on Models

2nd  MARCH  2023

 

The students were given the following drawing to draft on the scale of 1:50 along with its isometric & axonometric views. To understand the 3D visuals better, they were made to do a hands-on model in the same scale.

Understanding History Of Architecture Through Poster & Model Based Study Of Various Structures

27th  FEBRUARY  2023

 

The first year students explored architectural model making to express their understanding of history in the third dimension. The models help the students understand scale and proportions easily. The design principles like symmetry, harmony, repetition, balance can be easily understood. The students made models of Egyptian Pyramids, Mesopotamian ziggurats and magnificent Ishtar gate , the great bath of Indus valley, the courtyard house of Indus, stupa of Buddhist, Hindu temples like lad khan , durga temple at aihole, temples of mahabalipuram, gopurams of south indian temples so on. The first-year students explored architectural model making, allowing them to delve into history from a three-dimensional perspective. These models served as invaluable tools in comprehending the concepts of scale and proportion effortlessly. Moreover, they provided a gateway to grasp fundamental design principles such as symmetry, harmony, repetition, and balance. Immersed in their creative endeavors, the students meticulously crafted models inspired by iconic structures like the Egyptian Pyramids, Mesopotamian ziggurats, the magnificent Great Bath of the Indus Valley, the courtyard houses of the Indus civilization, the serene stupas of Buddhism, and the resplendent Hindu temples like Ladkhan and the Durga Temple at Aihole. They also explored the intricate temples of Mahabalipuram and the magnificent gopurams of South Indian temples, glorious Jama masjid at Champaner, spectacular Qutub Minar at Qutub Complex and so on. Through this hands-on experience, the students not only deepened their understanding of historical architecture but also honed their skills in model making, fostering a profound appreciation for the intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance of these architectural marvels.

Calligraphy Workshops

27th  FEB  2023

On the occasion of Late Shri. V.V. Shirwadkar (Kusumagraj) Janmadin, the renowned Marathi writer, ‘Marathi Rajbhasha Din’ was celebrated with great enthusiasm in M.V.P.S. ‘s College of Architecture. Students arranged a small programme in remembrance of Kusumagraj. Students arranged a small quiz programme to make awareness about Marathi language. Faculty members also shared their experience of using Marathi language along with the importance of language. Also A calligraphy workshop was arranged for students. First year student Kanika was very enthusiastic to share and teach her calligraphy to her fellows. Writing calligraphy is a first step towards creating affection towards any language.

Hands on course on Sculpture making

24th to 26th  FEB  2023 

 

The students were divided into groups according to the selected materials. After the presentations by faculty they were assigned the Assignment. The work was done by students in following steps.

Day 1

  • Discussion done by faculty on the topic of modern Sculpture.
  • Students will prepare sketches & drawing on the sheets.
  • All the students will work on given responsibility. Students will work on the sculpture as per the sketches.

Day 2

  • Group wise discussion on the final artwork with teacher were carried out for final comments and improvements if any.

Step 3

  • Submission of the final art work

 

Understanding structural systems for steel construction

13th  FEB 2023

Students were asked to make models of bridge to span a distance of 1m and above. This helped students to not only explore design but also gain valuable insights into load-bearing capacities and structural behaviour. They experimented to gauge the capacity of the bridge system to withstand various loading conditions and forces. These bamboo bridge models served as a tangible representation of these complex concepts, allowed students to analyze and learn from their behaviour under different circumstances. They conducted rigorous load carrying tests on each bridge model by applying loads while closely monitoring deflection, strain, and other critical parameters. Through these tests, we were able to identify the maximum load each model could sustain before reaching its failure point.

A collaborative studio: Decoding High-rise

2nd to 7th  FEB  2023

  • The workshop was inaugurated on 2nd Feb by Ar. Parijat Misra, which was then followed by his lecture on ‘Approach to Hospitality & Services’. Sir is a global pioneer in hospitality design, his session brought a lot of clarity in students’ understanding.
  • The session was then followed by introducing the students to the exercise they shall be working in groups for the next 5 days. They had to decode a high rise building case study in a group of 10-11 students each, w.r.t the various aspects of design.
  • Day 2 started with site analysis of every group. Ar. Amol Chaudhari, alumni of our own Institute, exchanged his experience through 2 International case studies which focused on services that catered with High Rise structures.
  • On the 3rd day, a renowned architect from Chennai, Ar. Kishore Panikar Sir inspired all the students with his own award-winning High-rise project. It gave a different insight for the design of high rise buildings in the Indian
  • On Sunday Day 4, the morning session began with a lecture by Ar. Hemant Butte sir on sharing his own expertise in working on the High rise project Marina Bay sands in Singapore. His presentation focused on the technical aspects of the mega structure. He discussed the analogy of high rise in the natural world and brought into light regarding the human scale with respect to the structure. After an inspiring session, students continued working late in the evening.
  • Day 5 began with enthusiasm by working on model making and presentation of case studies. In this process, all the students from both colleges exchanged their skill sets to achieve the desired outcome of this workshop.

 

MAKING OF ECO-FRIENDLY CLAY GANESHA

24th  August 2022, Wednesday

In this workshop, students learnt how to sculpt an eco-friendly Ganesha idol with clay, while also taking care of the environment. They also learnt  the hand-building techniques in pottery using clay, toothpick, rolling pin etc. Students created their own Ganesha step by step and also decorated it. The idols were worshiped by the students for the next 5 days. The workshop was conducted by sculpture artists  Prof. Laywant Gawande and Mr. Ganesh Pawar from the institute.