Columbus Rec & Parks
Fran Ryan Center

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Architects: Moody Nolan
Owner’s Representative: The Pizzuti Companies
Owner: Columbus Rec & Parks
Completion Date: 2024

Exterior view of the Fran Ryan Center in Columbus, Ohio, highlighting modern architecture and design. Architecture photography.
Architectural exterior of the Fran Ryan Center framed by a large tree, showcasing how the the building is tucked into the neighborhood.
Community café area with tall windows and modern furnishings at the Fran Ryan Center, architectural interior design photography.
Wood and glass staircase at the Fran Ryan Center, blending warm textures with modern architecture and interior design.
Spacious lobby with high ceilings and natural light at the Fran Ryan Center, Columbus, Ohio. Architecture and interior photography.
Large glass wall filling the space with daylight at the Fran Ryan Center, Columbus, Ohio. Contemporary interior architecture.
Model train room at the Fran Ryan Center, designed for community engagement. Interior design and architecture photography.
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Modern lounge area at the Fran Ryan Center in Columbus, Ohio, featuring contemporary architecture and interior design. Photography by Kate Horgan.
Golden Hobby retail space at the Fran Ryan Center, featuring bright modern architecture and open interior design.
Inclusive fitness room at the Fran Ryan Center in Columbus, Ohio, showcasing modern interior design and architecture.
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Interior classroom view through window at the Fran Ryan Center, highlighting functional educational architecture.
Bright classroom with collaborative work tables, highlighting contemporary architecture and interior design.
Creative studio space with open ceilings and industrial design at the Fran Ryan Center, Columbus, Ohio. Architectural photography.
Ceramics studio at the Fran Ryan Center in Columbus, Ohio, showcasing modern interior architecture and design. Commercial architectural photography.
Workshop and lapidary maker space with natural light at the Fran Ryan Center, Columbus, Ohio. Interior design and architecture photography.
Hands-on woodworking and fabrication studio, modern educational architecture at the Fran Ryan Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Architectural exterior of the Fran Ryan Center, Columbus, Ohio, featuring bold lines and sustainable civic design.
Daytime exterior of the Fran Ryan Center in Columbus, Ohio, with dynamic façade and modern civic architecture.
Aerial view of the Fran Ryan Center campus and surrounding landscape, highlighting contemporary civic architecture in Columbus, Ohio.
Nighttime architectural photography of the Fran Ryan Center, showcasing modern community architecture in Columbus, Ohio.
Evening architecture photograph of the Fran Ryan Center, Columbus, Ohio, emphasizing light and community design.

The Fran Ryan Center is a newly built creative hub serving the east side of Columbus, Ohio. The center prioritizes classes and activities for community seniors, and provides workshops in various creative outlets including woodworking, ceramics, digital arts, stained glass, fabric arts, painting, and lapidary. On the first floor, you’ll also find the Golden Hobby Shop, a store featuring handmade items from students and members of the community center. The Fran Ryan Center has become a vibrant destination tucked into the heart of the near east side.

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