Competition Structure
FARROC is structured as a two-part design ideas competition that will explore best practices and innovative strategies for the planning, design and construction of resilient and sustainable developments in waterfront areas. The competition aims to provide ideas and the basis of a master plan for the sensitive development of Arverne East, an 80+ acre site located in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area Zone A section of the Rockaways that experienced significant storm surge inundation during Hurricane Sandy. It is anticipated that the results of the competition will be used as a basis for further planning work with regard to Arverne East and as a prototype for long term planning and development strategies in other densely populated seaside communities in the Rockaways and beyond.
Phasing, Stipend, and Award
For Phase I of the competition, project teams are asked to submit a proposed site plan and an associated building parti along with ideas for resilient development, strategies for high-performance sustainable infrastructure, and appropriate and responsive programming for the site. Submissions from individuals, students, and non-licensed firms are welcomed during Phase I; however, finalist project teams proceeding to Phase II of the design competition must include at least one licensed architect and one licensed engineer. Successful Phase I entries will be given an opportunity to rectify any shortcomings with respect to their qualifications prior to commencement of Phase II.
The second phase of the competition will require further development of the selected Phase I entries by the selected competition teams. Subject to their agreement with the customary terms and conditions outlined in preliminary form in the design brief, each finalist team will be provided with a cash stipend of $30,000 to develop a design and planning report and other Phase II materials.
The winning project team will be announced on October 24th, 2013 in advance of the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. The winning team will receive an additional cash prize of $30,000.
Finalist entries for Phase II and, possibly, honorable mention submissions from Phase I, will be showcased in a public exhibition at the AIA New York Center for Architecture from November 6th to November 30th, 2013. These entries may be further showcased in subsequent publicity, exhibitions, and/or the official competition publication, if any. After the conclusion of the competition, one or more of the finalist project teams may be invited to enter into negotiations with L+M Development Partners, The Bluestone Organization, and Triangle Equities for possible engagement as the appointed master planner, architect and engineer for the site, with a scope to produce design and construction documents for the further development of the project.