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One of the projects listed in the ‘On the Boards’ section in the Portfolio area of this website is ‘The Point’.  So…what’s The Point?

The Point is the brand-spankin’ new home of NC State University’s Chancellor.  Fluhrer Reed’s very own Principal, Mitch Fluhrer, was lucky enough to serve as the Structural Engineer for the new residence. 

This grand home is being called a “residence for the university” and there is even a blog entitled “This Red House” that follows the progress of the construction and gives insight in the process of the design of the project.

From “This Red House”:
”Designed by College of Design Dean Marvin Malecha, “The Point” is a “structure that represents NC State as well as the state of North Carolina,” he said. “We wanted it to not only be beautiful and adaptable to the ways it will be used, but also be built using sustainable practices. Our new chancellor residence should reflect our land-grant ideals. It will be approachable, yet will have the proper level of dignity,” Malecha said.” 

To learn more about our work on The Point click here and to read more about the house from “This Red House” click here.

Fluhrer Reed is a proud Silver Sponsor of the Triangle Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).  For the first time, AIA Triangle is hosting a Homes Tour to feature 10 award-winning homes in and around the Triangle.  Over the years, Fluhrer Reed has had the opportunity to work with quite a few of the architects with homes highlighted on the tour and we congratulate each of them on being recognized for their work.

 From the Homes Tour Website:

Discover architect designed and inspired living spaces on the AIA Triangle Homes Tour October 2, 2010. Ten award homes, nine featured architects and a clear demonstration in the value of working with an architect on a residential project of any scope and size. This year’s award homes represent a variety of structures, designs and living spaces. An architect provides insight and direction into a positive living environment, the importance of materials used, cost-effective management and delivery, and sustainable options that work now and grow with an individual or family into the future.

 If you are interested in attending or supporting the tour, visit the Homes Tour website for more information.

Fluhrer Reed announced today it has been selected as structural engineer of record for the addition and renovation of the White Oak Manor senior living facility located in Rock Hill, S.C.

The project adds approximately 17,000 square feet to the existing skilled nursing center along with renovating the existing buildings.  Included in the addition/renovation are new residence rooms, therapy rooms, administrative areas and dining and laundry facilities.  When completed, the construction will meet the regulations and standards of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) for Licensed Nursing Homes.

“We are seeing that as the number of seniors in the United States grows and changes, our facilities must expand and improve to meet the needs of this population.  We are pleased to be a part of these changes in the market,” stated Banning Reed, principal, Fluhrer Reed.

White Oak Manor-Rock Hill is one of the 14 senior living facilities that the Spartanburg, S.C. based company, White Oak Manor, Inc., owns and maintains in North and South Carolina.  Fluhrer Reed is working in conjunction with Charleston, S.C.-based CRG Engineering, Inc. on the project.  CRG’s President, Christopher Constantine noted, “We are very pleased to be working again with Fluhrer Reed on the White Oak Manor project in Rock Hill, S.C. This important project entails some key structural challenges associated with the addition of a new pitched roof over an existing building, as well as a substantial addition of new living spaces for elderly care residents. As always, Fluhrer Reed’s engineers provided the highest quality structural analysis, design, and detailing services. We have come to regard Fluhrer Reed as our go-to firm for any project, small or large.”  The architect for the project is Goff D’Antonio Associates of Charleston, S.C.

The Saxapahaw Village was featured in the May issue of Our State Magazine as the magazine’s “Tar Heel Town”.  Fluhrer Reed worked with Clearscapes, PA to provide the structural engineering for the adaptive reuse of one of the mills in the Village into high-end condominium units.  Currently, the project is under construction.

To read more about the project and the revitalization of this unique village, located northwest of Raleigh, click here for a .pdf of the article from Our State.

Fluhrer Reed has been selected as structural engineer of record for the new Bellagio Luxury Apartments in Fayetteville, N.C.  The 256,000-square-foot complex will be built on Blanton Road adjacent to Bragg Boulevard, about a mile from the entrance to Ft. Bragg Army Base.  Three, four-story buildings will house a total of 239 one, two and three bedroom apartments. 

“The Bellagio will combine fine architectural details and high-end features that set it apart from any other complex in the community,” said Mitchell Fluhrer, principal, Fluhrer Reed.  “We’re delighted to be involved in bringing the project to life.”

The Bellagio will be a gated community with lush landscaping and unique amenities – from a three-hole putting green and fitness center to an outdoor summer kitchen and large-screen theater.  An outdoor pool with fountain will be flanked by cabanas.

Cumberland County Real estate developer Rajan Shamdasani owns the project and selected Cline Design Associates of Raleigh as architect.

“The design of the Bellagio Luxury Apartments is inspired by the town of Bellagio, located on Lake Como in Northern Italy, along with the ‘Bellagio’ resort in Las Vegas,” said architect Bob Naegele.  “We even plan to use Italian Cyprus trees in the landscaping to bring a taste of Italy to eastern North Carolina.”

Naegele said the project is LEED registered and will be constructed using sustainable building strategies.  Fluhrer Reed has staff accredited by the U.S. Green Building Certification Institute in the engineering and design of green buildings.

Construction of the Bellagio is scheduled to begin later this year, and units will be available during the spring of 2010.

Business Leader magazine recently announced that Fluhrer Reed has been named one of the Top 100 small businesses in the Triangle for 2009.  To qualify, a firm must have less than 100 full-time employees and generate more than half its revenue in N.C.  Fluhrer Reed was selected for the honor based on its significant business achievement and involvement in the Triangle community.

Mitchell Fluhrer, a principal of the Raleigh-based structural engineering firm Fluhrer Reed, has been appointed to the board of directors for Triangle Impact, a nonprofit organization connecting individuals to volunteer opportunities with community agencies.

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Fluhrer Reed is structural engineer of record for a project taking top honors in the City of Raleigh’s 26th annual Sir Walter Raleigh Awards Program.

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Fluhrer Reed Junior Project Manager Jody Thompson, PE has attained certification as a Plans Reviewer and Inspector through the Institute for Business and Home Safety’s (IBHS) Fortified…for safer living program. Jody is currently the only engineer in North Carolina to attain certification as a Plans Reviewer as part of the program.

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Experts from Fluhrer Reed and ECS Carolinas will explain recent changes in the special inspections required by the N.C. Building Code during an upcoming continuing education seminar for construction industry professionals. The event is scheduled for August 28 at the Hilton in Greenville, N.C.

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