THE SULTAN KHAN EDUCATION TRUST

ASMITA
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
in association with

Department of Lifelong Learning

& Extension (DLLE)
University of Mumbai

Sponsored by

DESIGNERS STUDIO, MUMBAI

at
Asmita College of Architecture
N. H. English Academy Campus, Asmita Enclave, Naya Nagar,
Mira Road (E) 401107, Thane, Maharashtra , INDIA.
www.asmitacampus.com

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INTRODUCTION
UN- LEARNING OF SPACE…. Designing wellbeing through spaces

As the world enters into a new phase of change; the old learnt ways have
posed a larger question for all of us. In such trying times is it possible for us
architects to take on this new challenge through our iterations and
deliberations?

At the center of it all is our home, the collective space for us to co-habit, live
by and be alive. And yet, we still need to fulfill our ambitions, needs and
desires all through this single space.

This Competition urges architecture students to re-look at idea of dwelling and

their personality by reimagining a additional space. The type of space where
one can go to “unlearn” all the old ways and deal with the new normal as a
part of larger well-being.

DESIGN PROGRAM
The Idea is to develop a reinterpretation of unique space which can take care
of your mental and physical wellbeing especially in terms of your key interests.
Identify one key aspect of your personality and develop interpretations of the
spaces by adding various activities.

The key aspect of your personality could be decoded in unique spaces.

Opportunity of the specifically designed additional space is endless and has to
be seen as a space where one goes to unlearn from the typical apartment
concept home. Designing has to go beyond the essential spaces like Living,
sleeping, kitchen and bathrooms to bring out the unique character.

 The space has to be restricted to 25 sq.mts. of covered/indoor which could

be designed on various levels from an annexure adjoining any rooms of
your house or completely detached space on your roof top, balcony,
basement etc. showing accessibility from your home/building block.
 The space has to explore both semi indoor or complete indoor options with
play in volumes, shape, colour, materials, and quality of light all in
combination with the chosen activity.

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 Encouragement in terms of using new sustainable materials, relevant
contextual thinking, architectural form experimentation and a unique
concept representation is what the challenge aspires to achieve.

GUIDELINES
For example; a meditative space in a dome attached to your house, outdoor
terrace garden with foldable furniture, huge double floor library attached to
your living room or a den in basement for all your gaming needs to have
different activities for indoor and outdoor based on your interests.

The merit of such a designed space is embedded in its unique ambience,

connection to oneself, to society, to Knowledge, to activities, to nature
which can be a central theme to your designs.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT
The participant must fill the online registrations and the submission must
include, (but are not limited to) the following required drawings.

 A single A1 sheet must be submitted in JPEG format (150 DPI

Resolution); file size not exceeding 5 MB to be emailed at
competition@asmita.edu.in.
 Participants should list in no more than 500 words explaining context,
concept, analysis and design approach of the proposal in A4 sheet in
Arial 10 font with illustration and photographs.
 Three-dimensional representations explaining the design, perspectives,
sectional elevation and sketches which may be required to explain the
character of the project.

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 Floor plans to show the interior spatial arrangements and program.
Elevations demonstrating qualities such as material, texture, and colour.
 Large scale drawings that illustrate innovative details or integrated aspects
of design.
 All drawings should be presented at a scale appropriate for the design
solution and include a graphic scale in imperial or metric unit.
 Any other submission other than the above mentioned format would not be
accepted.
 The file must be marked with your TEAMCODE – 5 Digit Unique
Identification Number (of your choice as given by you in registration
form), presented clearly in the top right corner on the A1 sheet
in 5cm X 5cm BOX.
 The sheet must not include ANY INFORMATION (Name, Organization,
College Name, etc.) that may give away your identity.
 All text must be in English.

SUBMISSION FORMAT
TEAM  JPEG format file size not exceeding
CODE 5MB to be emailed at
competition@asmita.edu.in.

A1
841mm X 594mm



Teamcode must be written at RHS
top corner in 5cm X 5cm BOX.
TEAMCODE must be the subject of
the email.
 Name of the file: Teamcode.jpeg

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The participant needs to be (at present) a student of architecture (B. Arch) to
participate in the competition.

REGISTRATION is open for Individuals & a group of students (not more than 3
students in a group)
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AWARDS
Rs. 15,000 Rs. 10,000 Rs. 5,000
Certificate + Publication Certificate + Publication Certificate + Publication

1 2 3

+
15 HONORABLE MENTIONS CERTIFICATES

 Top 3 winners – Cash Prize + Arch code Publication + ACOA Social Media
Platform + e-Certificate.
 Honorable Mention e-Certificates to Top 15 entries.
 All participants to receive e-Certificates.

REGISTRATION & TIMELINE

 FREE REGISTRATION
 REGISTER BY CLICKING AT LINK OR SCAN QR CODE
https://forms.gle/b7vQryjFKQukGT8P8
 START DATE OF REGISTRATION - 15th JUNE 2020
 LAST DATE OF REGISTRATION - 25th JUNE 2020 (11:59 PM)
 LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION - 05th JULY 2020 (11:59 PM)
 RESULT ANNOUNCEMENT BY - 30th JULY 2020

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JURORS

Prof. Uday Athavankar

Architect,

Faculty at Industrial Design Centre (IDC),

IIT, Bombay

Prof. Uday Athavankar wears many hats as an architect, industrial designer,

game designer and cognitive scientist. After graduting from JJ School he
worked as an architect for 4 years and on 1st of January 1970 he joined IDC
at Indian Isntitute of Technology, Bombay, as a faculty. Having an experince
both from his days spent at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago and IDC,
IIT Bombay he spends his time in researching the connections between
langauge, design decisions and cognitive.

Prof. Lalit Kumar Das

Industrial Designer,

Faculty at IIIT Jabalpur,

School of Planning & Architecture,
Member of GOI Design Clinic Scheme for MSME

Prof. Lalit Kumar Das pioneered Industrial Design education at IIT Delhi. He
has developed a programme that is an excellent blend of design sensitivities
and industrial propensities. He graduated in Civil Engineering from IIT Kanpur.
Thereafter he did his Masters of Technology in Design Engineering from IIT
Delhi and then Master of Art in Industrial Design from the Royal College of Art,
London. He has widely travelled and has worked at the Industrial Design
Centre, I.I.T. Bombay and at the Department of Fine Art, University of
Manitoba, Canada and now at Delhi Technological University. Post retirement
he has been teaching courses at IIIT Jabalpur, School of Planning &
Architecture and Lady Irwin College and is an external expert on the senate of
NID Ahmedabad. He is also member of the GOI Design Clinic Scheme for
MSME and practices Ceramic art as a hobby.

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SPONSOR

DESIGNERS studio, a 34 year old Mumbai based firm headed by Ar. Kunal
Pakhar, is one of the oldest multi-disciplinary studio working in Pan-Asia with
expertise in field of Hotels & Resorts. Starting at age of 24, Ar. Kunal Pakhar
was recognized as the youngest upcoming architects in India by Delhi
Academy Awards and further won awards for NDTV Grohe Design of the year,
FOAID architecture and associated with ET Acetech, Surfaces Reporter,
FOAID & IDAC. The studio is panelled on International Hotel Chain brands in
world. The expertise with Hotel Industry has been in association from 34 years
starting with the Founder - Ar. H.S.Pakhar. Since over the years studio has
envisaged in the market of Hospitality, Urban Design, Town Planning,
Educational & Commercial Projects and every other project featured along in
every Asian Architectural Journal & Magazines.

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FAQ’S
Q. Who can take part in this competition?
As an India wide competition, all undergraduate Architecture students individually
or group of 3 students can take part. Registration is mandatory.

Q. Is there an entrance fee?

NO. The competition is free to take part.

Q. How does one gets their TEAMCODE?

Participants needs enter 5 DIGIT TEAMCODE of their choice while filling the
registration form. Teamcode is only identity which will be provided on A1 sheet.

Q. What is the maximum size of space to be designed?

The design space should be maximum of 25 sq.mts. indoor or semi indoors.

Q. Can one or more participants enter?

Yes. You can either enter personally or with a team maximum 3 people,
registration is mandatory of all participants.

Q. Is hand-drawn sheet allowed for submission?

Yes, they are allowed, participants can scan and mail them to us on
competition@asmita.edu.in Follow all the regulations carefully.

Q. Can you re-submit the work once submitted?

Yes, but all re-submission has to be done before Submission date.

Q. Any specific Typology, layout or style to be considered?

No, only restriction is to limit the designed space up to 25 sqmts.

Q. Does the designs have to be of existing apartment space or completely

detached?
As an India-wide competition, the design of such a space is open ended, it is
completely up-to the participant to think of the space attached or detached to your
home.

Q. What type of representation technique should I use to submit my design

proposal?
Proposal can be presented using various techniques of your choice (sketches,
diagrams, Layouts, sectional elevations, 3D views, axonometric views, Model
photos)

Q. What is the required submission?

Submission will be taken on Internet only. A1 size landscape oriented sheet
depicting your design scheme along with A4 write-up not more than 500 words is
required. (Refer competition write up for more details)

In case you still have questions related to the briefs and the competition,
please send them to competition@asmita.edu.in with ‘FAQ’ subject.

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ASMITA COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

in association with

Department of Lifelong Learning & Extension (DLLE)

University of Mumbai
Sponsored by

DESIGNERS STUDIO, MUMBAI

HEADS
Ar. Vinayak Nabar
Principal, ACoA
Ar. Sarita Deshpande
Vice Principal, ACoA

FACULTY COORDINATOR
Ar. Wasim Noori
Ar. Saman Ambreen
Ar. Rohan Goregaonkar
Ar. Dhruvin Soni

www.asmitacampus.com
all Queries & Submission: competition@asmita.edu.in

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ASMITA COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

NATIONAL LEVEL STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION - 2020 UN-LEARNING OF SPACE