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Looking Back at Longleaf

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.

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TW Alexander Construction Update

Construction is moving quickly at TW Alexander! This 293,315 project with Merritt Construction Services is planned for light industrial use in Durham. The first of four buildings is set to be finished and occupied by the end of the month.

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Sam Jones BBQ Moment of Zen

This moment of zen is brought to you by Sam Jones BBQ. The floors are almost done and painting has begun on site. Metal fabrication and kitchen equipment install is in progress. Are you ready for BBQ? We are!

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Heights House Looking Fresh!

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.

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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.

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CDP is Moving In at 801 W Morgan Street

Congratulations to Cambridge Design Partnership! Construction is complete and the team is starting to move into their first US office, located at 801 W Morgan Street.

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Preservation NC's Carraway Award of Merit

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.

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Outdoor Dining Guide

The NC Brewers Guild has always been a fantastic resource for the brewing community, and they recently reached out to us to create some visual guidelines to distribute to their members.

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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.

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Gig East Exchange in Wilson

Downtown Wilson is about to get a brand new co-working space. Construction is almost finished on this formerly vacant 8,700 square foot building, and we are thrilled to see the space come to life.

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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.

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Work Continues at Sam Jones BBQ

Work continues at Sam Jones BBQ's new home in Raleigh! Things are really starting to come together out here... the pithouse is up, the kitchen addition is complete and walk-ins are installed! Wood fired whole hog BBQ lovers stay tuned!

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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.

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[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!

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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.

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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!

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