Check out this historic, adaptive reuse project in Siler City, NC. Built in 1945, this two-story commercial building had 2 retail tenants on the 1st floor, and offices on the 2nd floor. The offices were converted into 4 apartments, and the retail spaces were renovated for new tenants on the first floor and basement.
Siler City (located in western Chatham County) has a long-standing history as an art hub featuring nearly a dozen large murals as well as the NC Arts Incubator. Their vibrant downtown offers historical charm as well as local shops and restaurants. This historic preservation project creates new opportunities for people to live and work downtown. There’s already a retail tenant moving in!
We had a great time yesterday at the Stone Houses Groundbreaking at Dix Park! It’s an honor to be a part of this restoration project. Once the renovations are complete these buildings will provide beautiful, functional space that will increase the already positive impact that Dix Park has on the community. Swipe to catch a glimpse of the stone houses as is…they won’t look like this for long!
Sneak Peek! Donovan's Dish will soon open its new location at MacGregor Village in Cary, tucked around the corner of the central plaza. Beginning in 2011 with their flagship location in Apex, Donovan’s Dish offers full-service catering, Take Out Markets, and Dish to Door meal delivery. The new space has a public storefront, and a beautiful commercial kitchen in the back of house. Doors will be opening soon and we'll keep you posted!
The old surf shack known as “Shackie” is getting ready for a rehaul and total renovation! We will raise up and relocate the existing cottage on the same site, adding new square footage below and behind it. A new roof and porch will encompass the house, preserving the interior and exterior finishes. The interior of the shack should still feel very much the same, but will accommodate the growing needs of the family for years to come.
The Maurer team enjoyed our time this Monday with Alliance Medical Ministry! In honor of MLK Day of Service, we spent the morning volunteering in their community garden. We are grateful for the opportunity to support this incredible organization as well as the chance to get more involved with our local community!
Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas get ready…Eno River Brewing is on the way! Located next to its namesake, the goal of this project is to create a pleasant and relaxing space where people can enjoy great beer and each other. We are excited to be working with the ENB team as they get closer to bringing their vision of the brewery experience to life. Looking forward to sharing the finished space later this spring.
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!
Outside, a historically appropriate storefront was built in place of the previous mid-century design. Once a medical office, the hardwood floors have been refinished and the space has been completely transformed to host creative workshops and private events. Take a trip down Wilmington Street in Downtown Raleigh to check it out!
There is exciting work happening here, in the heart of downtown Pittsboro! This warehouse, which originally served as the Chatham Motor Company, is now being converted to Havoc Brewery. In this 8,500 square foot space there will be a taproom, a 15 barrel production brewhouse, 1 barrel pilot brewhouse, and plenty of outdoor seating. Construction will be completed in early 2023, we can’t wait!
SoHi is a mixed-use, two story structure featuring retail, office, and several small spaces for first-time food concepts. One of the many beauties of this project is that it also implements sustainability with solar panels on the roof, creative storm water collection, EV chargers, and permeable pavers.
This mid-century warehouse has been completely renovated with a new open retail floor and tons of natural light. This larger space has provided room for indoor seating, private classes, a bar, kitchen, and outdoor drinking space. Cheers!
From a S&W Chevrolet dealership to a lively food hall, this 80-year old building is undergoing a huge transformation! This food hall, located in the north end of downtown Wake Forest, will offer a variety of indoor and outdoor dining options with special events planned. It will also be encompassed by a 2.5 acre space which will become a pet-friendly, park-like setting to relax. Coming 2023!
Natural light, tin ceilings - Wilson has it all! This historic tax credit has space for a retail tenant on the first floor and will be the future home of North State Consulting. The original tin ceiling will be preserved as well as the historic skylight on the second floor.
This 1920's beauty is well on her way to being fully restored as the 99+ year old floors are currently being refinished and original windows rebuilt. This church is almost fully done… we can’t wait to see the big reveal!
The Panther Branch School closed its doors in 1956 and Juniper Level Missionary Baptist Church purchased the property in 1959, continuing to use the building as a meeting hall and social center until the 1980s. The school eventually fell into disrepair and a concerted effort to restore the historic building began in 2001 after the property was nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. A group of Panther Branch alumni came together and the JLBC Alliance was formed, incorporated in 2005 as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. After many years of fundraising and events, the Alliance was able to begin initial planning on the phased project in 2009. Capital Area Preservation designated the building a Wake County Landmark in 2013 and Maurer Architecture became involved with planning the restoration of the building after the Alliance received a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Built in 1879, the Andrews Duncan House is a Raleigh Historic Landmark (1972), located in the North Blount St. Historic District and was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. It has been unoccupied for many years after being used as offices for the State; the current Owners are restoring this gem into their own residence.
Bickett Blvd has finished its construction and it is safe to announce that it is officially patio season! Check out images of the patio under construction and fully completed.
