ARC is a new 10-story mixed-use building located in Long Island City and designed with a retro industrial look that fits beautifully into the neighborhood’s building fabric. Occupying an entire city block, the building houses 428 apartments, ground floor retail space, basement parking and a commercial garage. The residential component includes extensive amenities: a 25,000 square foot landscaped courtyard with a greenhouse, an indoor and outdoor gym, a basketball half court, a golf simulator, a recreational game room and a lounge and party room with a catwalk. In addition, there is a rooftop pool, bocce court, barbecue grills and a trellised picnic area.

The foundation wall is clad with gabion cages with rough stone infill, giving the base texture and grounding. The thin dark window frames, glazed with acoustical glazing and textured oxidized stainless steel panels, are reminiscent of the steel framed windows found in factory buildings. A large steel framed canopy with salvaged corrugated glass panels marks the entryway. The inner court is protected on all sides and serves as a natural oasis in the otherwise hardscape neighborhood.

Recipient of 2018 New York State AIA Award.

Recipient of 2018 Annual Roger H. Corbetta Awards - Concrete Industry Board.

Recipient of 2019 Interior Design, Best in Design Recognition.

Long Island City, New York
413,000 square feet