News & Awards

May 01, 2012

Bob's Stores, Bringing Their A-Game

VMSD - Paul Lechleiter discusses the redesign of Bob's Stores in this month's issue of VMSD.

May 01, 2012

VMSD Designer Dozen Award Winner Robyn Novak

VMSD - FRCH is proud to announce Robyn Novak as an inaugural VMSD Designer Dozen Award recipient.

April 27, 2012

Designs On Success: Guiding Career Paths

Hospitality Style - Here's your A-to-Z guide to mentoring your staff.

April 18, 2012

Downtown Hyatt completes $5.8 million makeover

Louisville Courier-Journal - Cincinnati's FRCH Design Worldwide designed different aspects of the areas that were renovated.

April 16, 2012

FRCH Design Worldwide adds eight

Cincinnati.com - FRCH Design Worldwide welcomes eight new employees.

April 12, 2012

Pheasant Lane Mall

Union Leader Correspondent - Pheasant Lane Mall creates $10m facelift. FRCH Design Worldwide was the architectural firm for the extensive renovations.

April 12, 2012

Pheasant Lane Mall completes $10m facelift

The Union Leader - FRCH Design Worldwide was the architectural firm for the extensive renovations.

April 11, 2012

Two FRCH designers honored

Cincinnati.com - FRCH Design Worldwide’s Robyn Novak and Heesun Kim were recently recognized for their substantial work within the retail design industry.

April 09, 2012

FRCH Design Announces New Staff Appointments

DDI - Cincinnati-based FRCH Design Worldwide has added eight new staff members.

April 05, 2012

Giraffas, North Miami, Fla.

VMSD - Brazil’s well-loved fast-casual brand spices up its dining environment for a new North American audience.

March 19, 2012

FRCH Design Worldwide Recognized as a 2012 Best Employer in Ohio

FRCH Design Worldwide was recently named as one of the 2012 Best Employers in Ohio by the Ohio Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) State Council and Best Companies Group.

March 19, 2012

Tom Horwitz: 2012 Distinguished Service Award

Congratulations to Thomas Horwitz for the 2012 Alumni Distinguished Service Award winner

March 14, 2012

Liverpool Polanco Department Store wins Design and Development Award from ICSC

Liverpool Polanco Department Store receieved its Gold Award in the retail store design category, which honors professional store design and its contribution to the overall success of the retail industry.

February 22, 2012

FRCH Design Worldwide Names New Vice President;Promotes 10 Additional Staff Members

Cincinnati, Ohio (Feb. 2012) – FRCH Design Worldwide announces the promotions of 11 staff members, including one team member to the vice president position.

February 22, 2012

Making Shopping Fun Again

Chain Store Age - HeeSun Kim and Young Rok Park, VPs and managing creative directors of FRCH Design Worldwide, share how South Korean retailers are going back to basics to make shopping fun again.

February 16, 2012

New look helps Hilton Garden grow

TwinburgBulletin.com - The Hilton Garden Inn of Cleveland/Twinsburg is receiving a $600,000 facelift. The Hilton Garden Inn is contracting with Cincinnati-based FRCH Design Worldwide for the renovations.

February 09, 2012

Retail Store of the Year: And the winners are…

Chain Store Age - Congratulations to the Liverpool team for winning the Retail Store of the Year Award, and First Place in the Department Store category. We also want to congratulate the Bob’s team for their win in the Discount Store/Mass Merchant category. Last but not least, the Giraffes team brings the firm a win in the Casual Dining category.

February 09, 2012

VMSD Announces Inaugural Designer Dozen Winners

PR Web - Cincinnati-based VMSD magazine is celebrating the best and brightest young designers in retail design with The Designer Dozen. Congrats to Robyn Novak of FRCH.

February 07, 2012

FRCH Design Worldwide Adds Three

FRCH Design Worldwide announces the addition of three new staff members to its Cincinnati-based team.

January 18, 2012

FRCH Design Worldwide Adds Three New Staff Members to Team

FRCH Design Worldwide announces the addition of three new staff members to its Cincinnati-based team.

January 17, 2012

Design And Technology Bring Tomorrow To Today

Stores.org - "Innovation in Store Design, Resource Design and Technology" at NRF Big Show 2012

January 16, 2012

Retail Design Institute Awards

FRCH had a very good night at the Retail Design Institute Awards in NYC. FRCH was the ONLY firm in the elite category of receiving two 1st place awards. - Giraffas won 1st Place Franchised Restaurant - Bob's Stores won 1st Place Value Retailer and also won the Innovation Award for Visual Merchandising.

January 13, 2012

New home for First Financial

FRCH chief creative officer Paul Lechleiter said his architecture firm designed the eighth floor to convey success, but stay inviting.

January 11, 2012

Designs on Success

Hospitality Style - Tom Horwitz, senior vp and partner with FRCH Design Worldwide, kicks off his monthly blog series with tips for managing and mentoring your firm’s up and comers..

December 30, 2011

FRCH Design Worldwide Adds Seven to Professional Staff

FRCH Design Worldwide announces the addition of seven new staff members to its Cincinnati-based team.

December 01, 2011

A&W Canada Prototype

Hospitality Design Magazine – FRCH created a new prototype for A&W restaurant brand for urban areas in Canada.

November 2011

A&W Canada

Working closely with the A&W team, Cincinnati-based FRCH Design Worldwide was tasked with creating a burger destination for a more mobile, youthful, urban consumer in city centers throughout Canada.

October 24, 2011

2011 Grand SADI Winner, Liverpool Polanco

Retail Traffic - In this year’s contest a department store, FRCH Design Worldwide’s scheme for the Liverpool Polanco store in Mexico City, took home the top prize.

October 20, 2011

FRCH Launches New Website

DDI - Cincinnati-based FRCH Design Worldwide has launched a newly enhanced website, www.frch.com.

October 17, 2011

FRCH Design Worldwide Lauches New Website

Chain Store Age - FRCH Design Worldwide has launched a newly enhanced website, FRCH.com.

October 12, 2011

FRCH Design promotions

FRCH Design Worldwide welcomes Dave Nelson and promotes others.

October 06, 2011

FRCH Design Worldwide Adds Six Staff Members

Cincinnati-based FRCH Design Worldwide has announced the addition of six new staff members.

October 02, 2011

Hyatt Will Close - Then Reopen: Downtown hotel getting renovation

Louisville Courier-Journal - The lobby designed by FRCH Design Worldwide is part of the $6 million renovations at the Hyatt Regency Louisville.

October 2011

Grand SADI Winner

Retail Traffic - Liverpool Polanco wins Grand SADI Award 2011

September 29, 2011

Liverpool Department Store

International Business Times- Liverpool Department Store, interiors by FRCH Design Worldwide.

September 28, 2011

Downtown Hyatt to Close Briefly for Start of $6 Million Makeover

The Courier-Journal-The Hyatt Regency Louisville will close in December to accommodate the start of work on a $6 million renovation. The lobby is being designed by FRCH Design Worldwide of Cincinnati.

September 26, 2011

FRCH Names Two VPs, Promotes Seven Others

Cincinnati-based FRCH Design Worldwide has announced the promotions of nine team members, including two of the firm’s creative leaders who were each named vice president.

September 23, 2011

CEO Tippmann takes FRCH to emerging markets.

Jim Tippmann, chief executive officer of FRCH Design Worldwide.

September 16, 2011

A Canvas of White: Liverpool Polanco

Contract Magazine-Liverpool Polanco Designed by FRCH Design Worldwide

September 07, 2011

FRCH Adds Six.

FRCH Design Worldwide adds six.

September 06, 2011

Liverpool Polanco Captures FRCH a Grand SADI Award.

FRCH Design Worldwide took home the top honors from the 2011 Superior Achievement in Design and Imaging (SADI) Awards as the program’s Grand Winner for its work on the Liverpool Polanco Department Store in Mexico City.

September 2011

Liverpool Polanco

Retail Traffic - The Whole Package

August 29, 2011

A&W Canada Urban Prototype Designed For Younger Crowd

VMSD Magazine - A&W Canada urban prototype designed for younger crowd. Simple, flexible and convenient, but with just enough nostalgia to convey authenticity.

August 23, 2011

Liverpool Wins VMSD 2011 Renovation Competition

VMSD Magazine - First Place Renovation- Department Store, Liverpool Polanco

August 03, 2011

Hotel Design Firms - Giants 300

Building Design + Construction Magazine – FRCH is ranked among the Top 50 Hotel Design Firms Giants by Building Design + Construction Magazine.

August 03, 2011

Retail Design Firms - Giants 300

Building Design + Construction Magazine - FRCH is ranked among the Top 20 Retail Design Firms Giants by Building Design + Construction Magazine.

July 08, 2011

Welcome Aboard

Cincinnati Enquirer – FRCH adds four.

July 2011

Liverpool & Merrell Win 2011 VMSD Visual Competition

VMSD Magazine – Winners - In-Store Apparel Presentation: Liverpool Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico and In-Store Accessories/Beauty/Shoes Presentation: Merrell Concept Prototype

July 2011

Welcome Home

Hospitality Design Magazine - Home2 Suites by Hilton... hip and humble.

June 2011

FRCH Insight: Technology and the Empowered Consumer

In this issue, FRCH explores our retail, restaurant and hospitality clients can leverage technology as a source of entertainment, information and service...

May 25, 2011

ICSC’s RECon Expo “Back to Being Busy”

Cincinnati Business Courier - Jim Tippman CEO of FRCH Design Worldwide said....

May 2011

Nature's Calling

MNSD Magazine - FRCH delivers an easy and informative sales experience while tapping into consumers’ sense of adventure and community.

May 2011

Top Design Firms 2011

HA+D Magazine 2011 – FRCH Is ranked among the Top Design Firms for 2011 by HA+D Magazine.

April 05, 2011

Welcome Jim Harkin

Cincinnati Enquirer – Harkin named VP at FRCH Design Worldwide.

April 2011

In With The Now

VMSD Magazine - Creating a contemporary look that will attract new customers without alienating the existing ones.

April 2011

Top 500 Design Firms 2011

Engineering News-Record (ENR) - FRCH is ranked among the Top 500 Design Firms by ENR for 2011.

March 22, 2011

Top 20 Design Leaders 2011

DDI Magazine - FRCH is ranked among the Top 20 Design Leaders by DDI for 2011.

March 18, 2011

Home2 Suites Debut

Hotel Interactive – Home2 Suites debuts with interiors from FRCH Design Worldwide.

March 04, 2011

Eight Promoted At FRCH Design Worldwide

Cincinnati.com – Congrats, you earned it!

March 2011

Chain Store Age 2011 Retail Store of the Year Competition

Chain Store Age Magazine - Awarded Liverpool Polanco first place in the Department Store Category, Merrell first place in the Softlines (less than 5,000 sq. ft) Category and Lotte first place in the International Department Store Category.

March 2011

Embassy Suites Denver-Downtown/Convention Center

Hotel Business Design Magazine – Angela Denney, VP, Interior Design at FRCH Design Worldwide detailed the idea behind some of the nature inspired designs.

March 2011

Fuel For The Fire

VMSD Creative Kickstarts – Creative Fuel: an avenue for sharing our experiences and unique points of view.

February 18, 2011

FRCH Spurs Employee Creativity

Cincinnati Enquirer – Thanks again to the contributors for their effort and to the firm for all of your support!

February 04, 2011

Hilton’s Opening First New Brand in 20 Years

ABC News - As the prototype designers for the brand, FRCH Design Worldwide is proud to announce the opening of Hilton's first new brand in 20 years.

January 21, 2011

In One Of The Hardest-Hit Sectors, FRCH Climbs Back

Cincinnati Business Courier – “We’re going to get back in the game in a big way.” Jim Tippmann

January 07, 2011

Liverpool Wins at 2011 A.R.E Design Awards

Retail Environments 2011 Design Awards Winner’s Book - Liverpool Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico - Outstanding Merit, Department Store

January 01, 2011

Interior Design 2011 Giants

Interior Design Magazine – FRCH made the list...or lists. Top 100 Interior Design Giants, Top 10 in Retail Design, and Top 10 in Cultural Design.

December 12, 2010

2010 AIA Cincinnati Design Awards

Cincinnati Design Awards - Tiffany & Co. University Village, Seattle, WA – Merit Award in IIDA/ASID, Small Projects

November 23, 2010

Q+A with Niki Fitzgerald

VMSD.com - Graphic Design Q+A with Niki Fitzgerald of FRCH Design Worldwide.

November 12, 2010

Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati - News

Architecturecincy.org - We are proud to announce that our very own Jim Fitzgerald Sr. is the winner of The Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati 2010 Hammer Award.

August 13, 2010

A&W Launches New Restaurant Concept for Urban Diners

DigitalJournal.com - FRCH has created an urban restaurant that is current and relevant for today.

August 01, 2010

Department Store Focus

DDI Magazine - Jim Lazzari discusses design perspectives.

August 01, 2010

Renaissance Brand

QSR Magazine - “Inspired Burritos.”

July 29, 2010

Auntie Anne’s Honors Those Who Help It Twist

QSR Magazine - Craig Bonifas recognized as Outstanding Supplier Representative of the Year.

July 2010

2010 VMSD International Visual Competition

VMSD Magazine - Liverpool Zapopan, Guadalajara, Mexico – First Place, In-Store Apparel Presentation… | Tiffany & Co., Seattle, WA - Award of Merit, In-Store Accessories/Beauty/Shoes Presentation…

June 01, 2010

Eclectic But Calm

Hotel Design - Home2 Suites “Oasis” Lobby Prototype

June 01, 2010

My Office is Cooler Than Yours

Soapbox Cincinnati - Corbett Opera Center – FRCH Design Worldwide - skillfully preserved the history of the building while introducing features that match the creativity and passion of the organization.

May 14, 2010

Birth of a Brand: First Look at Home2’s Oasis Lobby, Rooms

Hotel and Motel Management – Hilton Worldwide unveils FRCH’s design for their new Home2 brand with a sneak peek at their model rooms.

May 01, 2010

Chi-nnati’s, Cincinnati, Ohio

VMSD Magazine - Designers didn’t choose sides in a restaurant catering to two distinct Midwestern tastes.

March 04, 2010

Top Design Leaders

DDI Magazine - FRCH among the Top 10 Design Leaders.

March 01, 2010

Bank Notes

VMSD Magazine - Banking is becoming a people business again.

February 28, 2010

Chain Store Age Retail Store of the Year

Chain Store Age Magazine - Three FRCH design projects took home first place in Chain Store Age’s Retail Store of the Year Awards 2010.

February 2010

2010 Design Firm Roundtable: Appetite for Innovation

VMSD – Retail expert and FRCH VP, Christian Davies explores the state of the retail climate and outlook on the future

February 03, 2010

Back In The Box?

Hospitality Style – Jim Stapleton discusses ‘what’s next’ in hospitality design trends.

February 03, 2010

FRCH To Open Brazilian Office

DDI Magazine

February 2010

2010 Retail Design Institute Store Design Awards

Liverpool Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico – Award of Merit, New or Completely Renovated Full-Line Department Store... | Merrell Concept Prototype, Rockford, MI – Award of Merit, Specialty Store 1,501 to 3,000 SF...

January 25, 2010

Business Briefs

VSMD Magazine - FRCH Design Worldwide opens office in Brazil.

January 01, 2010

Top Hospitality Firms Giants 2010

Interior Design Magazine - FRCH is ranked among the Top 20 Hospitality Firm Giants.

January 01, 2010

Top Interior Design Firms Giants 2010

Interior Design Magazine - FRCH is ranked among the Top 40 Interior Design Firm Giants.

January 01, 2010

Top Retail Design Giants 2010

Interior Design Magazine - FRCH is ranked among the Top 10 Retail Design Giants.

December 11, 2009

Pave’s 3rd Annual Award Honoring Young Professionals

PaveInfo.org - 2009 Rising Star Award Finalist Robyn Novak.

December 01, 2009

Top Design Firms

Lodging Hospitality - Are you looking to renovate your entire hotel?

November 17, 2009

Frisch’s To Open New Hamilton Big Boy

Journal News - A modern interpretation of the classic diner.

November 2009

Pleasing Pleats

Metropolis - FRCH specified Halpern’s Cascade sheer for a glass wall at the new Hotel 32, on the top floor of the Monte Carlo, in Las Vegas.

October 2009

Deep-Dishing Out Style

The Big Picture - FRCH Design Worldwide and Harlan Graphics, both based in Cincinnati, created a variety of graphics that mix and contrast the Windy City and the Queen City.

October 01, 2009

FRCH Is Ranked Among The Top 40 Interior Design Firms

Interior Design 100 Giants for 2009

October 01, 2009

FRCH Ranked Among The Top 100 Interior Design Giants

Interior Design Magazine for 2009

October 01, 2009

FRCH Ranked Among Top10 In The Interior Design Giants Hospitality Firms

Interior Design Magazine 2009 – FRCH listed as one of the top 10 Hospitality design giants

September 04, 2009

Less Formal Tiffany Stores Opens Today At University Village

Seattle Times - "Independent spirit and sophisticated sense of style”…

August 19, 2009

Monte Carlo Shows Off New Boutique-Style HOTEL32

Las Vegas Sun - The hotel-casino showed off its new, boutique-style hotel concept called HOTEL32.

July 2009

Brazilian-Dollar Opportunity

VMSD Magazine - South America’s biggest country has a stable banking system, an emerging middle class and a taste for consumption.

July 01, 2009

Sector Spotlight – Lipstick Jungle

VMSD Magazine - Retailers are re-examining what was once the “recession-proof” health, beauty and cosmetics department.

March 26, 2009

American Girl, Chicago/Atlanta/Dallas

VMSD Magazine - All Dolled Up: American Girl has returned to its roots with a new Chicago flagship, even as it expands its sights into the suburbs.

March 01, 2009

Las Vegas Is Selling Comfort These Days

VMSD Magazine - Sin City seeks to reposition itself as a quick getaway.

February 02, 2009

Consumers Get Frugal, So Retailers Get Creative

ABCNews.com – "When design firm FRCH planned the redesign of 56-year-old Massachusetts grocery chain Roche Bros. in 2006, it decided to emphasize the local heritage and produce."

January 29, 2009

Frugality Is Back In Fashion

NRF Smart Brief – FRCH comments on retail design in a frugal market.

 

MEDIA INQUIRIES

For media inquiries, please contact:
pr@frch.com
513.362.3430