| Event Name | Site Visit for College project – Working drawing (Load Bearing Structure) |
| Session | 2024-25 |
| Year | III |
| Time | 12.30 p.m. |
| Date | 26th June, 2024 |
| Semester | V |
| Subject In charge | Prof. Suvarna Thakare |
| Faculty Team | Prof. Neha Sayed, Prof. Geeta Thakkar, Prof. Sanjay Shirgaonkar, Prof. Prashant Poddar |
Aim: To enhance analytical skills through observation and documentation, fostering an interactive learning environment for students and giving them a practical understanding of the structure they are required to design.
Objective of the Site Visit:
- Understanding load transfer in load-bearing structures.
- Comprehending the concept of modularity in load-bearing structures and its relation to material availability.
- Gaining knowledge of space composition in load-bearing structures.
Processings:
The College Project – Working Drawing in Load-Bearing Structure Studio for Semester 5 is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge of load-bearing constructions that predominantly utilize local materials and craftsmanship. The site visit to Hanuman Mandir in Navi Mumbai was planned at the start of the semester. This timing helps students recall their first-year and third-semester learnings while observing the efficient use of locally available materials and understanding their advantages and limitations in constructing load-bearing structures.
During the site visit, Prof. Suvarna Thakare discussed the planning aspects of the structure and the strategic use of materials. She highlighted that load-bearing structures are context-sensitive, with design and construction techniques varying based on context, material availability, and climate. To further illustrate this point, Prof. Neha Sayed provided an in-depth history of the Hanuman Temple and its surroundings.
Students meticulously observed and documented details such as joinery, flooring, roofing, and door and window designs. Similar visits will be conducted as the studio work progresses to help students understand the entire construction process, including various construction details and site dynamics.
Students involved for site Visit (Total 53, Boys – 20 and Girls 33)- Third year batch of B.Arch. Course (AY: 24-25).
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