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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.

As a firm that is chocked full of proud Alums of NC State University (close to 90% of our employees are graduates of NCSU), we would like to officially welcome Tuffy to Raleigh and more importantly, to the sidelines of Wolfpack athletics.  Tuffy is the new live mascot of NC State and is a 2-year-old Tamaskan Wolfdog.  The addition of Tuffy ends countless rounds of conversations around Fluhrer Reed’s conference table weighing the benefits of having a live wolf at home at athletic events.

One employee pointed out, “I know that wolves are ‘dangerous’ but LSU has a live tiger…why can’t we have a wolf?”  Excellent point.  Although Tuffy may not be as ferocious as a live tiger or even a “real” wolf…we are excited about her addition to the Wolfpack family.

So, to you Tuffy, Fluhrer Reed welcomes you with pride and says, you’ll always have a water bowl at Pilot Mills.

 To read more about Tuffy, see the Technician article 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.

Recently, Fluhrer Reed Principal Banning Reed participated in a charity “cook-off”. We are pleased to report that his famous Chipotle Avocado Burgers took home the top prize!

The staff was more than willing to give Banning their honest opinion on his grilling skills in preparation for the contest. From the results, it looks like our thoughts were right on the money.

Congratulations, Banning!