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Research and Development Cell

Shri Shivaji Maratha Society’s College Of Architecture, Aranyeshwar Campus, Pune – 9

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RADICAL CONCEPT

As recommended by Council of Architecture, Research and Development Cell is one of the important

activity which contributes in the overall development of student. On these guidelines, Research and

Development Cell started in the centenary year of Shri Shivaji Maratha Society, is the evolutionary step initiated

under the guidance of Principal C.S. Kataria Sir and with the valuable support of Society members.

SSMS CoA is emerging as one of the better options in the architectural field through different

perspectives and requirements. The urge of continuously growing excellence has opened the window of

research and development. We being the part of one esteemed institute having teaching faculties with multiple

specializations and streams as planning, landscape, interior designs and architectural conservation are entered

into the research activity to utilize full capacities of our faculties which will directly help the students to gain

knowledge from these different fields through the projects and activities undertaken.

This multi-dimensional intellectual assets are the key features of this research program. We and our

research program is increasingly engaging with, and trying to make a difference to, our community. In doing

so, it is our sincere try to build a bridge to a better world.

AIM

To provide and support research activities in the vast field of architecture & its specialized streams so

as to make available the exposure, hands-on experience to students and stable well-recognized platform to

faculties for carrying out their projects under one umbrella of one of the oldest institutes in Pune.

OBJECTIVES

As the AIM is explaining, research cell is started with the vision of contributing in the field of education

as well as with the awareness of social responsibilities. Main objectives of the research cell are –

Encouraging the process of knowledge gaining

Contributing in the data bank of institutional library which further can take the role of publication to

make the research available to all in the society.

Providing the stable base & better use of existing infrastructural facilities for larger projects

Providing students the opportunities to explore the multiple important dimensions of architectural

research in any concern areas that impact architectural development as a whole.

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INDEX

Sr.No. Project Tittle Client Date Lead By

1 Identification and Documentation of Cultural Resources In

Panchkroshi Parikrama: Part Of the Narmada River Parikrama

ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) HO,

New Delhi For Cultural Ministry

13/03/2018 Ar. Shubhashri Upasani

Status of the project: Submitted to

ASI Head Office based on their

request for proposal. Reply

awaiting.

The present project is based on

Architectural Conservation. This

the continuation of research paper

written by our Asso. Prof.

Shubhashri D. Upasani.

Once the project will start, students

will be introduced and included in

the project.

1. ON-GOING PROJECTS >>>

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INDEX

Sr.No. Tittle Organizers Activity Classification

Date Lead By

1 Identifying and safeguarding Cultural-Natural Resources In

Panchkroshi Parikrama: Part Of the Narmada

River Parikrama

UNESCO-ICOMOS

Research Paper 13/12/2017 Ar. Shubhashri Upasani

2 VATAPI INDIA: City of

Caves and Temple They Draw and Travel

Article Writing Jan 2018 Ar. Ajinkya Chavan

3 The iridescent Bagh, Aurangabad

WLA Article Writing 07/06/2015 Ar. Ajinkya Chavan

4 Gethsemane – A Prayer Garden, Pune

WLA Article Writing 14/05/2016 Ar. Ajinkya Chavan

5

Yougistan Meri Jaan Landscaping & Outdoor

Living

Article Writing Mar-Apr 2017

Ar. Ajinkya Chavan

2. FACULTIES’ CONTRIBUTION >>>

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INDEX

Sr.No. Project/Activity Tittle OR

Structure Name

Activity Type Client / Stake

Holders

Guided By

1 B.Ed. College Building,

Aranyeshwar campus, Pune

Documentation Project SSMS Ar. Amrita Bhandari

2 Jijamata Primary School, Pune

Documentation Project (With the vision of constructional techniques of colonial period and

services)

SSMS Ar. Shubhashri Upasani

Ar. Madhura Deshpande Ar. Ruchika Shembekar

3 8Th C. Pataleshwar Rock-Cut Temple,

Pune

Documentation Project (With the vision of understanding

rock-cut architecture in Indian History)

ASI, Mumbai Circle

Ar. Shubhashri Upasani

4 Marathi Sahitya Parishad, Tilak Road,

Pune

Documentation Project (With the vision of constructional

techniques of colonial period)

M.Sa.P. Pune.

Ar. Manasi Deshmukh

5 Understanding Maratha Architecture

Heritage Walk (To create awareness for Maratha

Architecture and history)

SSMS CoA Ar. Shubhashri Upasani

3. STUDENT’S CONTRIBUTION (Individual and under the

guidance of Faculties) >>>

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Indigenous word VASUDDHONNAT indicates that everything that is contributing in elevating our

mother Earth and no our deeds will harm Her in any ways.

In other words, this is the orientation towards sustainable life-style, celebration, any acts and deeds

which eventually will obviously percolate in the designs and architectural developments in all respects

that are expected to carry forward on the shoulders of todays’ young generations.

INDEX

Sr.No. Activity Tittle Activity Type Period Guided By

1 VASUDDHONNAT

Ganaray

Ganapati-Festival Celebration

Ganesh Chaturthi -

Chaturdashi

Ar. Amrita Bhandari Ar. Madhura Deshpande

Ganapati Celebration is the peculiarity of Pune’ culture. But along with the celebration and ritual parts, the awareness of environment, the healthy and eco-friendly approach are the key aspects and need of the today’s world. Based on the theme and materials chosen, fine final products came out as innovative ideas from these young, energetic and enthusiastic students. And the celebration-cum-competition was ended into one of the sweet memories of the year… both for the students and for the faculty as well!

2 VASUDDHONNAT Deepotsav

Deewali-Festival Celebration

Before Diwali Vacation

Ar. Shubhashri Upasani Ar. Ruchika Shembekar

The celebration was divided into 4 layers and 4 groups of students overlapping each other and forming final product.

4. VASUDDHONNAT (Enriching Mother Earth) >>>

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First was Killa making with stones, bricks, clay and cloth pieces with final touch-up of green algae and gray Rangoli.

Second was colorful Rangoli to display 100 year completion with pride.

Third was Panati-Deeyas making and painting. Initial though students were encouraged to make Deeyas, finally to cover the quantity, it was bought from traditional potter’s lane. Then students painted those Deeyas in colorful fashion.

Forth was making houses to show settlement at the bottom as per original pattern of any Killa and lanterns from color papers threads etc.

Combining these 4 activities ended into the cheerful celebration, full of cultural soul and bonding with the tradition. It created the pride of being part of one of the oldest

esteemed institutes from Pune in students and staff members also.

3 VASUDDHONNAT Cultural Glimpse

Cultural week celebration

Second week of January

Ar. Ajinkya Chavan Ar. Manasi Deshmukh

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Every student and faculty of SSMS CoA are expected to participate in the Research Cell Activities. For people

capable of original thought, analysis, and creativity, which are able to keep learning and developing are most

welcome.

For the sake of smooth running, all core faculty members are committee member of research cell and

Principal being the most senior, in all respects and key stone of this radical arch, plays Head Advisor’s role.

Rest of the faculties would be participating as per the specialization and interest in on-going project.

Present Committee members are as below -

Sr.No. Name

Current Designation in College

1 Ar. Chandrakant Kataria

Principal

2 Ar. Vasant Chaudhari Professor Design Chair

3 Ar. Amrita Bhandari

Associate Professor

4 Ar. Shubhashri Upasani

Associate Professor

5 Ar. Madhura Deshpande

Assistant Professor

6 Ar. Ajinkya Chavan

Assistant Professor

7 Ar. Ruchika Shembekar

Assistant Professor

8 Ar. Anita Joshi

Assistant Professor

9 Ar. Shridevi Anavatti Assistant Professor

5. COMMITTEE MEMBERS >>>

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