Retail/Office/Residential/Restaurant Mixed Use Development Architectural Concept Design Contest

  • Status: Closed
  • Prize: $1000
  • Entries Received: 52
  • Winner: jimdsouza1

Contest Brief

We are an information technology company partnering with a restaurant owner for the purpose of jointly developing a piece of commercial property into a mixed use building that will include: warehouse, office spaces, tech exhibits, restaurant with outdoor seating areas, and upper floor residences. The property is located in California US and is zoned correctly for the purpose. The coordinates of the property are 35.122567° -120.590901° and files showing the property borders in red are attached. The existing structures within the red border will be demolished prior to development.

The property setbacks are 5 ft from the edge of the perimeter sidewalks and the building envelope is 75%, further details are included in the attached files but not all are required for this first part of the project. The first phase of the contest awards a $1000 prize to a creative design concept for a 3-story building that meets the specified design criteria with the most appealing and visually stunning flair. Entries shall be submitted as 3D artist renderings and or illustrations from multiple angles, animations may also be uploaded to your YouTube account and shared. Parking can be both surface and under the building 2nd floor. There are 99 parking spaces required with building area details specified in the attached files.

This design concept contest will be open until around June 24 and we welcome anyone with a creative flair for building design to enter. Questions regarding design and development will be answered several times throughout each day to ensure all participants understand what we are trying to achieve and the desired design direction. We may want to purchase additional non-winning entries for an agreed upon amount from the contributor. Our goal is to crowdsource this project in order to come up with a compelling design, including various unique elements which can be tuned and finalized before construction begins. We may also desire to retain the top contributors to be on the architectural team for the actual development.

Some basic requirements for the project are:
1) The first floor adjacent to Faeh Ave must include a 10,000 sf warehouse with two 12' high, 14' wide roll up doors onto Faeh Ave. All other traffic should flow toward the freeway side of the project.
2) The 2nd floor needs to be mainly comprised of Class A office space.
3) The 3rd floor over the entire project could be up to fifteen 2bd/2ba Condos and possible roof garden and even a rooftop bar/restaurant along the freeway side.
4) There needs to be some type of clock tower or taller façade on the 3rd floor rooftop where antennas may be housed. The minimum size of this façade would be 6ft by 6ft with a 10-15ft height.
5) The floor to ceiling height on the first/ground floor needs to be 14' and the upper floors 9' floor to ceiling. The joist span over the warehouse will need to be around 3' and the upper floor joist depth around 2'. This will give us a ~40 building height which should be approvable by the City. The warehouse is really the only section of the first/ground floor that requires the additional height as far as interior space yet if the second floor overhangs the building perimeter edge parking, the additional height will also prevent tall vehicles from damage.

** Bonus points for any designs that make creative use of the rooftop space, entries will be judged by our team and the city for creativity and feasibility.

** There is a new building in Santa Clara CA shown in the link below that gives some design guidance on the architectural style we envision.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/09/14/coronavirus-real-estate-lawrence-station-tech-office-covid-era-develop/

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Public Clarification Board

  • peakwifi
    Contest Holder
    • 2 years ago

    Thank you all for these amazing submissions. We are reviewing them this weekend and will be awarding the prize Monday afternoon.

    Thanks to all for working so hard on this project and showing such creativity!

    Thanks,
    Tom

    • 2 years ago
    1. cgjr96
      cgjr96
      • 2 years ago

      hi tom, in my entrance leave what you asked. I hope you can see it, thank you.

      • 2 years ago
  • amodashah
    amodashah
    • 2 years ago

    Hello! Please Check Entry No.34!

    • 2 years ago
  • freemarkcasty91
    freemarkcasty91
    • 2 years ago

    Check #68 It is now a Game can be run on Windows. It features a realtime rendering tour with ability to annotate the 3d model, fly, take pictures, xray the model, scribble in 3d via vr headset or mouse. best regards...

    • 2 years ago
    1. freemarkcasty91
      freemarkcasty91
      • 2 years ago

      https://youtu.be/Zj3w6a5JKUw Live 3d Tour . For best experience use VR headsets

      • 2 years ago
  • faisolfuady
    faisolfuady
    • 2 years ago

    Please check entry #66
    Thank you

    • 2 years ago
  • cgjr96
    cgjr96
    • 2 years ago

    please check my entry #60 thanks

    • 2 years ago
    1. cgjr96
      cgjr96
      • 2 years ago

      and #61 thanks

      • 2 years ago
  • AbdelRahm4n
    AbdelRahm4n
    • 2 years ago

    Please check entry #47

    • 2 years ago
    1. peakwifi
      Contest Holder
      • 2 years ago

      Thank you Abdelrahman,
      Please include a summary page detailing number of parking spaces provided and square footage in imperial of each floor.
      Thanks,
      Tom

      • 2 years ago
    2. AbdelRahm4n
      AbdelRahm4n
      • 2 years ago

      You will find these requirements in my new entry #53

      Thank you.

      • 2 years ago
  • deyseesaw
    deyseesaw
    • 2 years ago

    Please check entry #48

    • 2 years ago
    1. peakwifi
      Contest Holder
      • 2 years ago

      Thank you Syed,
      Please include a summary page detailing number of parking spaces provided and square footage in imperial of each floor.
      Thanks,
      Tom

      • 2 years ago
  • SsArchInt
    SsArchInt
    • 2 years ago

    Dear CH, please check my entry #49 .

    • 2 years ago
    1. peakwifi
      Contest Holder
      • 2 years ago

      Thank you Saumen,
      Please include a summary page detailing number of parking spaces provided and square footage in imperial of each floor.
      Thanks,
      Tom

      • 2 years ago
  • shubhivaid17
    shubhivaid17
    • 2 years ago

    Hey! please check entry #50 and please give your reviews!

    • 2 years ago
    1. peakwifi
      Contest Holder
      • 2 years ago

      Thank you Shubhi,
      Please include a summary page detailing number of parking spaces provided and square footage in imperial of each floor.
      Thanks,
      Tom

      • 2 years ago
  • Kubragull
    Kubragull
    • 2 years ago

    hello! I'm working pls don't close the contest before time.

    • 2 years ago
    1. peakwifi
      Contest Holder
      • 2 years ago

      Kubra,
      No worries, we will close it later this week and show consideration for those in progress while respecting those who have met the timeline.
      Thanks,
      Tom

      • 2 years ago
  • cgjr96
    cgjr96
    • 2 years ago

    please chaeck my entry #42

    • 2 years ago
    1. peakwifi
      Contest Holder
      • 2 years ago

      Beautiful entry, the sculpted facades may distract from your overall approach but it is a nice building with very detailed dimensions and well designed recessed parking. Nice use of space!
      Thanks,
      Tom

      • 2 years ago
    2. cgjr96
      cgjr96
      • 2 years ago

      I'm glad you liked it. What did you not like? Excuse me? I can improve what you need. Can we speak privately?

      • 2 years ago
  • H2ong
    H2ong
    • 2 years ago

    Hello Tom, I am a little bit confusing while I reading your previous comments. By the document that you uploaded, this project should have the same number on both FAR and BCR(building coverage ratio), that means if looking for the max utilization of BCR then you will get a project with single floor but joking on the elevation. And also in general people don't looking for a lower utilization of BCR instead to squeeze it. So please let me know if I got misunderstanding of your intention about this project. Thank you.

    • 2 years ago
    1. peakwifi
      Contest Holder
      • 2 years ago

      Thanks Hong,
      By making this multi level, we are satisfying the 100 parking space requirement while adding two upper floors for offices and residents. Please review the Arroyo Grande guideline document for further details.

      The 75% buildable area is in regards to the footprint of the building on the lot. The other size requirements encompass the additional floors.

      Thanks,
      Tom

      • 2 years ago
  • freemarkcasty91
    freemarkcasty91
    • 2 years ago

    project is too complex please wait for my finalized entry. best regards

    • 2 years ago
    1. peakwifi
      Contest Holder
      • 2 years ago

      Mark,
      Yes, it is a complex project. In order to be fair to the early entries and respect the work of new entries, we will close the contest near the end of this week. If you can show something preliminary by then that is on the right path, I can get a 24 hour extension.
      Thanks,
      Tom

      • 2 years ago
    2. freemarkcasty91
      freemarkcasty91
      • 2 years ago

      Yes I agree since i am one of the early entries... All I am asking not to close earlier than the targeted days left.. no extensions required. Best regards

      • 2 years ago
  • SsArchInt
    SsArchInt
    • 2 years ago

    Dear CH, can we deduct some FAR (say around 5000-7000 sqft.) from 3rd floor and add to 1st & second floor? I want to try a different concept.

    • 2 years ago
    1. peakwifi
      Contest Holder
      • 2 years ago

      Absolutely, excited to see your concept.

      • 2 years ago
    2. SsArchInt
      SsArchInt
      • 2 years ago

      Thanks

      • 2 years ago
  • SsArchInt
    SsArchInt
    • 2 years ago

    Please check my entry #29 & 30.

    • 2 years ago
    1. peakwifi
      Contest Holder
      • 2 years ago

      Thanks Saumen, will do
      Tom

      • 2 years ago
  • EstebanGreen
    EstebanGreen
    • 2 years ago

    Hi, I'mm working on your project, I found it extremely interesting. I hope you don't have a winner yet

    • 2 years ago
    1. peakwifi
      Contest Holder
      • 2 years ago

      Good day Arturo,
      The contest will be judged by the landowner and investors after all entries have been submitted in 6 days.
      Thanks
      Tom

      • 2 years ago
  • Vauxid
    Vauxid
    • 2 years ago

    Hi Tom, appreciate the feedback on our clarifications it is really helpful. I just need to clarify something on the rooftop Dining/Restaurant area. You indicated in the description, for an inclusion of a façade with height of about 10' - 15'. So am assuming this height addition does not interfere with the 40' height limit of the main structure? Please clarify that for me would really appreciate it. With that in mind is it possible to add minor structures on the rooftop such as a bartender enclosure or mini cooking area? am assuming these structures may be adding in excess to the required 40' you are working to approve. Finally where is the restaurant Kitchen to be located? I was thinking of maybe adding one on the third floor as one approaches the rooftop but I do not not have an idea of how big this area(Kitchen) needs to be. Thank you and Regards.

    • 2 years ago
    1. peakwifi
      Contest Holder
      • 2 years ago

      Wilson,

      I believe that any minor additions are allowed such as church steeples, clock towers, church crosses etc. These minor protrusions all have to be approved by the City. It may be possible to get a bar approved but I am unsure. I would suggest presenting it as a concept, then if all goes well, we can try and get it approved at a pre-meeting with the city. My suggestion would be to also place it on the freeway side away from the houses on Faeh Ave as the neighbors would not want the noise.

      The kitchen would also likely be best placed on the ground/first floor with an interior seating area. Then use a dumbwaiter for the rooftop patio dining area.

      Thanks,
      Tom

      • 2 years ago
    2. Vauxid
      Vauxid
      • 2 years ago

      Thank you Tom got it.

      • 2 years ago
  • cegrotresd
    cegrotresd
    • 2 years ago

    Good morning Tom! When you refer to the WAREHOUSE that will take place on the ground floor, what will its destination be? (Where I'm from has multiple options, supermarket, shops, storage place for objects ...) Which of them are you referring to? Thanks

    • 2 years ago
    1. designph1
      designph1
      • 2 years ago

      HI. How big are your trucks? and how many do you have?

      • 2 years ago
    2. peakwifi
      Contest Holder
      • 2 years ago

      We have 6-8 full size passenger trucks (Rams) and 1 bucket truck (11 ft tall) All are around 20-25 feet long.

      Thanks,
      Tom

      • 2 years ago
  • SsArchInt
    SsArchInt
    • 2 years ago

    Dear CH, can I start working? or am I too late?

    • 2 years ago
    1. peakwifi
      Contest Holder
      • 2 years ago

      Good day Saumen,

      You are welcome to join the contest as there are 13 days remaining. Please reach out as needed for guidance after reviewing all attachments and previous discussions.

      Thanks,
      Tom

      • 2 years ago
    2. SsArchInt
      SsArchInt
      • 2 years ago

      Thanks.

      • 2 years ago
  • Hun0000
    Hun0000
    • 2 years ago

    According to the regulations of the area, is there a maximum height? And some type of floor occupation factor (% that we should leave empty and% can we occupy with the building)?

    • 2 years ago
    1. peakwifi
      Contest Holder
      • 2 years ago

      Seung,

      The current maximum height is listed at 36' in the guidelines however there are a couple of slightly taller buildings in the city that were approved using the full City Council process. We are going to propose a 40' building with 42" semi-transparent rooftop railing added.

      The current regulation is that the lot may be 75% occupied with structure(s). The parking space requirement is around 100 parking spaces. These two requirements together lead us in the direction of recessed parking under the building occupying part of the ground/first floor buildable area with part of the 2nd and 3rd stories covering some of the spaces.

      Please review all the attached documents and reach out early and often for feedback and review. The goal is to creatively use the space while building enough rentable warehouse, office, residential, and restaurant space to make the project financially sustainable.

      Thanks,
      Tom

      • 2 years ago
    2. Hun0000
      Hun0000
      • 2 years ago

      thank you sir, i will start working on it

      • 2 years ago
  • peakwifi
    Contest Holder
    • 2 years ago

    Please use a 14' floor to ceiling for ground/first floor and two 9' floor to ceilings for floors 2 & 3. This along with structural joist depth will give us ~40' total allocated height. A semi-transparent rooftop deck railing at 42" should be fine by the City. Please make the bay doors on the warehouse 12 ft tall opening and 14' wide.

    The additional height of the ground/first floor will also allow the second floor to overhang around the building perimeter and allow for additional recessed parking.

    Thanks,
    Tom

    • 2 years ago
    1. designph1
      designph1
      • 2 years ago

      Hi. By "14' ceiling" as well as "9' ceilings", are you actually referring to the "floor-to-floor height" (regardless of the thickness/depth of the floor slabs + any false/suspended ceilings)? Please clarify.

      • 2 years ago
    2. peakwifi
      Contest Holder
      • 2 years ago

      Thanks Chita for requesting clarification. Please make the floor to ceiling height in the first/ground floor warehouse 14' and the upper floors 9' floor to ceiling. The joist span over the warehouse will need to be around 3' and the upper floor joist depth around 2'. This will give us a ~40 building height which should be approvable by the City. The warehouse is really the only section of the first/ground floor that requires the additional height as far as interior space yet if the second floor overhangs the building edge parking, the additional height will also prevent tall vehicles from damage.
      Thanks,
      Tom

      • 2 years ago
  • visualFutureVe
    visualFutureVe
    • 2 years ago

    Please #increaseprize

    • 2 years ago

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