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.

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!

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…

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.

Things are starting to come together at The Gig East Exchange in Wilson, NC. Framing has been completed and the elevator shaft is in place. We're excited to see this project finish construction in late spring!

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.

Location Location Location. You've heard it before a thousand times. When a young couple outgrew their cute Five Points home, they turned to Maurer Architecture to transform their domain to a more livable fresh solution for today's modern family. A Charlestonesque double front porch was added to complete the transformation of the front facade and accommodated adding a second story on the existing main level footprint. A vaulted sun-filled living room addition wing was added…

The existing building was originally divided into three tenant spaces, with Trophy on the west end. *Maurer Architecture designed this original Trophy taproom and brewery back in 2012!* Production has since moved to the brewery on Maywood Avenue, and Trophy Brewing and Pizza was in need of additional restaurant seating and patio space. 

Phase I of the renovation includes a new open seating area…

David Maurer spoke to members of the Realtors Commercial Alliance on Sunday, September 15 at the NC Board of Realtors Convention in Pinehurst. He shared his expertise with the RCA—a group that provides a focal point for communication and service delivery for all commercial practitioners…

The finishing touches are being made at the new downtown Raleigh location of Weaver Street Market. Stay tuned for Grand Opening details, coming soon!

The Economic Vitality Committee of the Tarboro Development Corporation has identified 12 property owners that have an interest in selling or are seeking partnering investors for their“opportunity spaces.” Each of the 12 properties will be open for viewing during this event. The event will allow you the chance to learn about the guidelines and benefits of utilizing historic tax credits and why Tarboro is a great place to invest.

Congratulations to David Maurer on his win of the 2019 Robert E. Stipe Professional Award! This award is presented to North Carolina's professionals who demonstrate outstanding commitment to historic preservation as part …

HQ Raleigh is adding a new location and we are excited to be apart of their expansion process! The new 21,000 square-foot location, Gateway Plaza (right off Capital Blvd.), is nearing completion. The space includes office suites accommodating 1-30 people …

Our own David Maurer presented today at the North Carolina Main Street Director's Conference in Mount Airy. The interactive session focused on “Activating Your Downtown Storefronts,” exploring storefront designs and ideas that successfully engage the public, create interest and enliven the street. Thanks to the NC Department of Commerce and the NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center for inviting us to be a part of this wonderful annual conference!

Union Special, the bakery cafe helmed by Andrew Ullom of AC Restaurant fame, will soon open its doors at Gateway Plaza along the Capital Blvd corridor.  The bakers are already hard at work and the open, airy cafe space is almost complete!  You can look forward to pastries, bread, breakfast all day and lunch with a dedicated local focus, as Ullom will be baking with all roller-milled and stone ground flours made in NC!   

Progress is being made on expansion and renovation of a small cottage close to downtown Raleigh. Stay tuned for more updates!

Progress is being made at Trophy Morgan with the expansion project! Read more for a few updates and accompanying photos.

We had a great time at The Preservation North Carolina: A Taste of Transfer event last week. The sold-out event was a great success with more than 230 people in attendance.

The event began with a…

James Goodnight, Old School Rebuilder & Co. and Maurer Architecture received the honor of two 2019 Preservation Awards for Adaptive Reuse at the Preservation Awards Ceremony at St James Parish on May 22. We are proud of these two projects—222 & 226 Princess St.—and the preservation work this award-winning team is doing in historic Wilmington, NC!

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