In the summer of 2020 we assisted the Princeton Graded School with documentation and a building assessment for grant funding purposes. Last week we learned that the historic Rosenwald School will receive $977,475 in federal grant funds for much needed repairs! The school is one of 22 historic preservation projects across 18 counties that were awarded a total of $9.17 million in recovery assistance for historic properties damaged by Hurricanes Florence or Michael. Congratulations!
David Maurer’s “how-to” webinar on renovating downtown historic buildings for residential use, 25 years in the making, is now available via the LeverageNC website! As a firm, we are excited to sponsor this video that can be used as a great resource for municipalities, towns, and chambers of commerce across the state of North Carolina.
This 1970's chalet is being completely transformed. The home was purchased by the adjoining neighbor and is under renovation to add to an enclave of vacation cottages on Lake Gaston in Littleton, NC. The new cottage footprint has expanded to include a garage and more bedrooms ensuite. Large expansive views of the lake have been uncovered. Check out the progress, we can't wait to see this one finished in the Spring of 2022!
Preservation North Carolina’s 2021 Awards Ceremony is now available for viewing.
This year, Maurer Architecture is honored to be part of 4 of the 12 Gertrude S. Carraway Awards of Merit, which are named in honor of a noted New Bern historian and preservationist. These have been presented since 1974, and are given in recognition to “individuals or organizations that have demonstrated a genuine commitment to historic preservation through extraordinary leadership, research, philanthropy, promotion, and/or significant participation in preservation.”
Longleaf Hotel and Lounge was featured on The Agenda from Tablet Hotels! Click here to see the Longleaf in good company.
Here’s a preview:
In Raleigh, North Carolina, an undistinguished corporate chain hotel was found to have, beneath a layer of stucco, the bones of a fossilized Sixties Travelodge — and after an archaeological-grade restoration and a modernist-inspired redesign it’s back in business, this time as the Longleaf Hotel.
It’s named, fittingly, for a classic-but-endangered emblem of North Carolina’s forests, and while its interiors are instantly familiar to anyone with an appreciation for mid-century modernism, every detail is carefully tailored to the place, from the longleaf needle wallpaper to the textiles by local maker Rise & Ramble. The most basic rooms are comfortable, if cozy, at 230 to 250 square feet, while others add a sitting room or, in the case of the suite, a full-size parlor with a queen sleeper sofa.
Part of the Research Triangle, Raleigh is a center of science and technology and home to North Carolina State University (NC State). Across its different neighborhoods around the beltline, there are also a lot of historic buildings, museums, high-rises, and entertainment destinations.
This list of the best commercial architects in Raleigh includes some of the firms that have contributed to this vibrant cityscape. They are led by members and fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA/FAIA) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional and Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C)-certified principals who bring decades of experience designing for the city and the surrounding areas throughout the Southeast.
More from GC Magazine here.
Bright Spot Donuts is coming soon to Sunrise Ave near Five Points! The donut shop is now under construction with plans to open at the end of this year. The building is compact, but it will be full of color and natural light. With a creative menu and coffee program, the focal points of the space will be the espresso machine and the donut glazing area.
Construction is wrapping up at downtown Raleigh’s first distillery! Craft spirits and cocktails, craft beer, special events, and great food will be the focus at Young Hearts Distilling Co, located in the former home of Trophy Tap and Table.
Our history with the building at 225 S. Wilmington Street began in 2008 when we were brought on to renovate the former Busy Bee Café. Although the building has seen some significant changes, the basic concept remains the same: to bring people together to enjoy delicious food and drink in a beautiful place.
Three excellent webinars are on the horizon, made possible by Leverage NC. Register at the links below:
From Vacant to Vibrant - Building a Business Recruitment Strategy
Better Community Planning & Economic Development
1 S Front St., the new home of Seabird restaurant in downtown Wilmington, has won a Historic Wilmington Foundation 2021 Preservation Award! The foundation's mission is to preserve and protect the irreplaceable historic resources of Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear region. We are honored to receive the award for the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of this 1920 Italianate beauty, now restored to its former glory at the corner of Market and South Front St. The project team consisted of the building owner James Goodnight, tenant Dean Neff of Seabird Restaurant, Maurer Architecture, Smith Hanes Studio (Interior Design) Cheatham Engineers (MEP), and Old School Rebuilders.
We are excited to be working with our client FarmingWell on this amazing building that will serve as an agritourism hub in New Hill. FarmingWell has a mission that focuses on food security, farm and wilderness experiences, and the promotion of locally grown agricultural products. Over the course of the past year FarmingWell has given back to the community by delivering organic beef and eggs to the elderly of the Triangle. We admire the work of FarmingWell and their desire to preserve NC Farm History through community involvement, education, and food.
