SEPTEMBER REPORT

IIA Student Chapter Inauguration

Committee inauguration - 20th September, 2024

The IIA Student Chapter serves as a bridge between academia and the architectural profession, offering students the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, participate in workshops, and gain exposure to the latest trends and technologies in architecture.

Synopsis

The IIA Student Chapter inauguration ceremony began with a keynote address by Ar. Nilesh Dholakia, highlighting the value of student involvement in the architectural field. IIA Student Chapter Committee members were announced, with Reshma Vichare as Chairperson, Tanush Goyal as Vice Chairperson, and Kaustabh Pawar and Ruchira Sawant as Secretaries. Committee members include Eshita Taggarsi, Khush Jain, Swaraj Ingle, and Aditi Desai. This event marks a significant step in promoting collaboration and innovation among architecture students and professionals.

Held at Noshir Talati Auditorium, AOA, Prabhadevi

In conclusion, the inauguration of the IIA Student Chapter represents a pivotal moment towards fostering collaboration and innovation among students in the architecture and the professionals.

Mass Transit Infrastructure

AOA Dialogue - 25th September, 2024

The dialogue explored an overview of proposals for various mass transit infrastructure projects falling under MMR and discussed the journey of MML-3 and provided insights on its planning, design, construction and challenges it faced.

Architect Farha Irani

Farha Irani

Ar. Farha Irani is currently Assistant General Manager (Town Planning) in the Planning Department of the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation. Her work primarily involves multi-modal integration, last-mile connectivity planning, station area improvement studies, and promoting inclusive and barrier-free design initiatives for the underground corridor of Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ).

Synopsis

Ar. Farha Irani highlighted Mumbai Metro's role in enhancing urban connectivity and development. She discussed the VT Thane metro line as a successful connectivity model and noted that the MMR Master Plan's nine corridors aim to improve urban mobility, drawing comparisons to the Delhi Metro.

Effective traffic management during construction, such as at Mahalaxmi Race Course, was emphasized, along with insights into the differences in land acquisition between private and government-led initiatives. She highlighted the use of DCPR 2033 guidelines for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and commercialization opportunities at metro stations. 

Held at Noshir Talati Auditorium, AOA, Prabhadevi

In conclusion, Ar. Farha Irani emphasized how the Mumbai Metro’s strategic planning and community-focused approach can drive sustainable urban growth. Her insights highlighted the importance of connectivity, traffic management, and Transit Oriented Development in creating a more livable, economically vibrant city.

September highlighted key advancements with discussions on Mumbai’s mass transit infrastructure, emphasizing strategic planning and community-focused development, and the inauguration of the IIA Student Chapter, fostering collaboration and professional growth among architecture students. These events signal a progressive approach to urban development and education.

Written By: Aditi Manglurkar (2A) & Jimita Tejani (2B)