Ennead Architects , Lateral Office , Seeding Office and White Arkitekter were recently selected from over 100 others competing in the “ For a Resilient Rockaway ” (FAR ROC) challenge to design a resilient mixed-use community in the Rockaways. The four finalists will use lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy to continue to refine their proposals for an 80+ acre site in Queens called Arverne East. Read on to see the four top plans here . READ MORE > Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Architecture , eco design , FAR ROC , flood-prone areas , for a resilient rockaway , green design , NYC architecture competition , resilient rockaways , Rockaway design competition , storm-resilient architecture NYC , sustainable design , waterfront development
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See the Four Finalists Selected to Design Storm-Resistant Housing in the Rockaways