Be on the lookout for the hair salon, Alter Ego, on New Bern Avenue coming soon! This space serves as a time capsule of Raleigh history, as it was a former dry cleaner established in 1946. The building and charm are, both, being preserved throughout this transformation. Swipe through to see the progress that has been made!
Initial demo at Raiford hall came with a few surprises! Perfectly preserved tongue and groove wood ceilings, a tiny window, and a coffered plaster ceiling were all discovered as the dropped ceilings and other interesting 80’s design decisions came down.
This project was about honoring the original mid century structure while building a contemporary future. Our goal was to honor the travel lodge era, while creating spaces unique to The Longleaf - preserving the existing facade, removing the arched soffits and bulky columns, and reintroducing the clean lines and slender structure.
Maurer Architecture is a proud sponsor of the conference this year, called “Adapting Preservation: Engaging Community Needs.” Folks from across the state will be attending virtually on October 15-16.
We are honored to receive the 2020 Gertrude S. Carraway Award of Merit from Preservation North Carolina for our work on the Goldsboro Fire Station. This award is presented to organizations who demonstrate a genuine commitment to historic preservation.
