Heights House recently got a fresh paint job. Unfortunately the owners were not able to go with their first choice of exposed brick due to some stubborn paint, but we think the darker pain looks pretty sharp.
The Pre-Engineered Frame is Up at The Maxwell
The pre-engineered metal framing is up at the Maxwell! Construction is scheduled to be completed in 2021 and we are excited to see this timeless modern concept come to life. The Maxwell is a family owned wedding and event venue that will act as a flexible space near downtown Raleigh, great for both large occasions and intimate gatherings. Some of the building features include: a great room that can seat up to 250 people, a lounge with lots of natural light, a serene outdoor patio and cozy private suite.
CDP is Moving In at 801 W Morgan Street
The 2020 Preservation North Carolina Conference is this week!
Welcome to Marisa and Bradley
Preservation NC's Carraway Award of Merit
Outdoor Dining Guide
The Future of Festivals from Leverage NC
You are invited to the first in a series of Webinars by Leverage NC, which is a partnership of the NC League of Municipalities, NC Department of Commerce’s Main Street & Rural Planning Center, NC Department of Cultural Resource’s State Historic Preservation Office, and the NC Downtown Development Association.
Gig East Exchange in Wilson
Historic Lenoir, NC Building Brought Back to Life
This ca 1935 commercial building was on the brink of despair, with a collapsing roof and significant water damage, when David Maurer purchased it in early 2019. The first floor was originally an ice cream shop and then evolved into a restaurant and multiple later uses. The upper floor was originally the ice cream owner’s residence but later was transformed into three small apartments.
SALT Magazine – A spotlight on Wilmington development and several of our downtown historic projects!
Work Continues at Sam Jones BBQ
Giving Back to Our Community
During these unprecedented times the Maurer Architecture team has been looking for a way to support our local community. In an effort to show our gratitude we contributed to ten organizations whose missions and impact are important to local relief. Each of these organizations were brought to us by different members of our staff.
[VIDEO] W. Carter Winkler House Transformation in Wilkesboro, NC
Since 1892, the W. Carter Winkler house—positioned in the center of Wilkesboro, NC —has endured throughout many years of growth, expansion and revitalization of Downtown Historic Wilkesboro, while maintaining its small-town charm.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the house was lovingly restored by the Presnells after being purchased from Preservation NC. Check out the video below to see how the Winkler House looks now.
Maurer Architecture is so honored to have been involved in this beautiful restoration!
Continued support for the local hospitality industry
During this time of uncertainty, those of us at Maurer Architecture want to encourage you to keep our brethren in the hospitality industry in your thoughts and to please support them in any way possible. Eat more take-out and drink more beer! Our hearts go out to them and the rest of our community. This is a most difficult time, especially for this industry, and we all hope that everyone recovers stronger than ever.
Three Maurer Architecture boutique-hotel projects highlighted in Raleigh Magazine
The March edition of Raleigh Magazine highlights the most recent boutique hotels in Raleigh. The article mentions three out of five Maurer projects that have opened since 2015, or will open later this year. Raleigh follows the lead of Durham in the introduction of boutique hotels to the Triangle area. The Durham Hotel, also a Maurer Architecture project, greatly inspired continued this growth trend of boutique hotels, which has been exemplified through its success. Click to read more!
North Carolina Historic Tax Credit Projects
Since 1976, the federal and state historic rehabilitation tax credit programs have privately invested $2.571 billion into North Carolina communities! Historic rehabilitation projects have taken place in 90 out of 100 North Carolina counties. These projects boost local economies, while also preserving the priceless, historic character of our state. Historic preservation effectively creates jobs…
News & Observer Article on Longleaf Hotel
Here is an excerpt from the recently published article on Longleaf Hotel in downtown Raleigh:
Formerly an uneventful Days Inn that sat at the northern gateway to downtown Raleigh for decades, the newly opened Longleaf Hotel now welcomes drivers into downtown with bright neon letters reminiscent of the property’s mid-century motor lodge past.
The renovation of the hotel into a vintage-style 57-room motor lodge with modern twists is a first for LODEN Properties, the Raleigh-based developer that undertook the project.
Update on Gig East Exchange in Wilson, NC
Addition Approved for Carolina Civic Center (Historic Theater) in Lumberton, NC
The Carolina Civic Center addition in Lumberton, NC has been approved by City Council; design drawings are currently in progress. The project, located in the heart of downtown Lumberton, will include a lobby addition and an event space. Bidding for the project is scheduled to begin this summer, with construction beginning in fall 2020.