December 5, 2011 1 Comment
This year we have seen a lot of hot pink and lovely fluorescent colors popping up in fashion, and I have to admit that I have thoroughly enjoyed it. With the holidays just around the corner, it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. In fact, it seems that hot pink has replaced some of the traditional holly red… Read more of this post
October 21, 2011 2 Comments
Jim Lazzari, FRCH’s Chief Architectural Officer and Partner ( and self-proclaimed Chief Shorts Officer) has been here at FRCH for a while. In fact, 27 1/2 years. This past week, I had a chance to sit down with him and ask a few questions about the design industry, FRCH, and his personal life. Here is just a glimpse at Mr. Jim Lazzari…
September 9, 2011 Leave a Comment
This is the picture I associate with 9/11. I took it on the evening of 9/9 on the Pacific Princess going out of New York Harbor to Bermuda. I remember watching CNN in my cabin when the planes hit as the boat went into Bermuda. Everyone on the boat gathered to watch CNN together. People were frantically trying to contact family in New York. It was very surreal to be in a location so tropical and beautiful while seeing such destruction.
Luanne Carleton
August 30, 2011 Leave a Comment
With the tenth anniversary of 9/11 rapidly approaching, workers have been racing to achieve their goal of completing 1,000 feet of construction of the new Tower 1 at One World Trade Center in time for the official opening of the WTC Memorial. The massive effort and creativity involved in this undertaking is something that everyone can find inspirational. Read more of this post
July 15, 2011 Leave a Comment
This summer, Cincinnati has added yet another little gem to their list, The City Flea. This past Saturday, I joined a diverse crowd on the corner of Central and Vine hoping to find some interesting furniture for my slightly barren apartment. Although I didn’t find furniture, I found a wide variety of treats. The vendors ranged from homemade granola to consignment shop clothes!
June 13, 2011 Leave a Comment
Now is a great time to spring clean but instead of tossing techno-waste and other items in the trash, where it ultimately ends up polluting the planet, you might consider some eco-friendly strategies provided by Earth Conscious retailers and organizations.
June 3, 2011 Leave a Comment
A couple of years ago, FRCH partnered with D.L Couch wallcovering and walked away with people’s choice! This year we didn’t disappoint. FRCH was asked by Theresa Schneider, our LG rep, to design, build, and model a dress all from LG. Without hesitation, we took on the challenge.
May 25, 2011 Leave a Comment
The people of Haiti are still feeling the pain of the earthquake of 2010, but the members of The Orange Tree Atelye (OTA Workshop) are still working hard to create a more sustainable Haiti for years to come. We are pleased to continue our FRCH/OTA relationship this spring. This is a blog by Alex Betsch, UC Urban Design Student.
May 18, 2011 Leave a Comment
In London and Paris, a multitude of Museums and Galleries house some of the most influential and amazing art in the world– but I’ve found, in both cities, the street art has an awe-inspiring and raw quality that is even more magnetic. For me, these pieces and the creativity they inspire span a gap between graffiti, street art and installation art and allow the streetscape to act as gallery.
May 17, 2011 Leave a Comment
May 13 was the 2nd annual FRCH clean-up day at the Gardens at Greenup. Never short for volunteers, there was plenty of help refurbishing the playground between the two residents’ buildings.
