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What's new at Maurer Architecture
In the fall of 2023 the owners of Heights House bestowed a unique honor upon the individuals and businesses who supported their vision and helped make Heights House the beauty it is today. They did so by crafting a menu that features 6 signature cocktails dedicated to and named after those who played an integral role in the design of Heights House. What’s more is they did it so thoughtfully; with each cocktail truly embracing the essence of its namesake.
If you’re in or visiting Wilmington, make sure and go to the corner of Castle & 3rd St. where you’ll find Olivero…Raleigh Chef Sunny Gerhart’s newest restaurant concept which couples spectacular Spanish-Italian-New Orleans themed fare and stunning design.
We are exceedingly grateful to be included in this Walter Magazine article!
This was such a fun project, and we were thrilled to partner with Janet to restore and repurpose this Historic Boylan Heights home. It’s always exciting when our team has the opportunity to work alongside someone who’s equally passionate about historical preservation.
Before the weekend hits, sharing a little preview of something big coming to Fenton in Cary!
As the Crawford Hospitality empire continues to expand, stay tuned for the much anticipated Crawford Brothers Steakhouse (projected to open later this year).
More to follow as the project progresses… but expect exquisite design, an epic lineup of dry-aged beef, and an extensive wine program!
Between local favorites Trophy Brewing and Irregardless, sits a trio of houses located just as the road begins to bend towards Hillsborough St. In 2022 these buildings were purchased with a vision of bringing new life and purpose to the structures (which had fallen into a bit of disrepair), and a project aptly named “The Bend” was born.
On Monday in observance of MLK Day of Service we returned to Alliance Medical Ministry to volunteer in their garden. We were thrilled they were able to host us for the 2nd year in a row, and this year we even had some team member’s kiddos in tow to amplify our support!
Today David presented at the Historic Tax Credit Workshop in Albemarle, NC. This marked his 25th workshop presentation in towns across our state - sharing information and guidance on utilizing historic tax credits to encourage the rehabilitation of historic downtown buildings.
Figulina will soon be opening its doors and we hope you are as excited as we are!
Figulina Pasta & Provisions is bringing a fresh and exciting concept to the space previously home to Humble Pie (a beloved downtown staple for more than 30 years).
Construction is underway at 517 Pylon Drive! Soon to be Blue Co.’s 2nd location!
Swipe to see photos of the construction progress (and a few pre-construction pics). A previously blocked skylight was recently exposed and you know what that means…more natural light!
Happy Holidays from Maurer Architecture! Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season.
Click to see images of the exciting updates! We included a few existing condition photos towards the end for comparison.
This 3 story, historic building located in the heart of downtown Wilson is about to receive a long overdue restoration!
Dating back from between 1908 to 1913, the building was originally built for the Wells Grocery Company owned by a prominent Wilson merchant and tobacconist, and later occupied by G.S. Tucker & Company, a Raleigh-based furniture company which opened its first store in Wilson in 1896.
In the Historic Boylan Heights neighborhood off of South St sits this handsome, thoughtfully renovated home.
After partnering with the owner in 2021, plans for the renovation and addition of this two-story duplex began to take shape. Some of the major alterations included:
A handful of our team members recently attended the 2023 Sir Walter Raleigh Awards ceremony held at Union Station. We were honored to be among the esteemed design teams and contractors recognized for their contributions to creating impactful spaces that either preserve history, boost our local economy, strengthen our quality of life, and/or enhance the appearance of our city (among other possible improvements).
This summer Raleigh’s Five Points neighborhood received a new addition…Ajja!
With a name stemming from the Hindu and Urdu word “come over”, this Mediterranean meets Middle Eastern restaurant offers amazing fare along with an intimate neighborhood vibe. A vibrant and warm atmosphere welcomes you and invites you in.
Just steps away from the Riverwalk in downtown Hillsborough sits Eno River Brewing. After officially opening their doors in August, ERB is up and running and ready to host the community!
Last week the Andrews-Duncan House received Capital Area Preservation’s Anthemion Award for Residential Rehabilitation. The Anthemion Awards “recognize outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in historic preservation of Wake County”. This award highlights the owners, architect, designers, and contractors who were committed to bringing this historic structure back to life.
After gaining popularity in Durham over the past 5 years, the owners decided to share their mouthwatering menu with the Raleigh community - opening a 2nd location at the highly anticipated Raleigh Iron Works (a new mixed-use development off of Atlantic Ave).
Renovations are advancing at the Pittsboro Community House!
Originally constructed in 1936, this stone building once served as the Town Library and later as a Union Hall. More recently the space has been used for events. This charming community house has a large front porch and a 900 sq ft main hall (accommodating ~140 people).
Last week Creative Mornings and F*ckup Nights hosted an event centered around encouraging vulnerability, celebrating creativity, and most importantly… normalizing failure.
We hope to see you at this year’s Preservation NC Conference in Durham! Oct. 4th - 6th
Founded in 1939, Preservation NC promotes and protects buildings and landscapes of our state’s diverse heritage. It has saved more than 800 endangered historic properties, generating an estimated $350 million in private investment.
If you (like us) have an interest in preserving our state’s architectural treasures - you should sign up! Registration is open and events are filling up fast!
Restoration is underway at Kadesh A.M.E. Zion Church in Edenton.
Kadesh was constructed in 1897 by Hannibal Badham Jr., a church member and member of a family of skilled African American craftsmen in the Edenton community. Since that time, the building has served as a place of rest and refuge for travelers as well as a beacon for faith and education in the community. In 2003 the building was heavily damaged and rendered unusable from the wrath of Hurricane Isabel. Over time the Kadesh congregation rallied the Edenton community to restore the beloved building, and was awarded a matching grant from the National Fund for Sacred Spaces to stabilize the structure. In 2020 we partnered with the congregation, the Kadesh Restoration Committee and the Edenton Historical Commission to kick off the project.
Check out this beauty!
Just 4 miles south of downtown Raleigh (off of Tryon Rd) you’ll find The Maxwell - a family owned and operated wedding and event venue. Design work began in 2019 with the goal of blending old world charm and modern design for a flawless event experience. Since opening in March of 2021, The Maxwell has rapidly become a premier event venue in the Raleigh area.
The NC chapter of NOMA (National Organization for Minority Architects) recently held its 5th Annual Project Pipeline summer camp. The week-long experience (orchestrated by our own Marisa along with a handful of dedicated volunteers) provided 6th - 12th grade students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of architecture and design. After being held virtually the past few years, it was especially exciting for the camp to be in person this year!
Restoration of the Andrews-Duncan House (ca 1879) was an immense undertaking to preserve and rehabilitate the property at 407 N. Blount St. The home is located in the North Blount St Historic District and is a Raleigh Historic Landmark. The new owners demonstrated courage when they agreed to purchase the historic property after it sat vacant under major threat of demolition due to years of neglect. The restoration was completed with respect to the historic covenants placed on the property upon the sale by the State of NC.
Another completed Historic Tax Credit Project!
Originally built in 1922, the Hagan Building embodies a style popular to Wilson in the 20s - two-story masonry with brick panel accents and cast concrete details. The ten-bay 2nd story has two-over-two sash windows as well as a panel of forty glass squares built into the floor, situated under a skylight to allow natural light to reach the first floor (photo included!). Handsome pressed metal ceilings add to the space’s charm.
From South St to Dupont Circle - Boulted Bread’s new home is just a few blocks away from its original location where all the baked goodness began in 2014. The reason for the relo? More space!
This adaptive re-use project transformed an existing 4,600 sq ft warehouse building into a bakery and cafe retail space. One of the primary design goals was maintaining Boulted’s ingrained family and friends vibe.
Vets Pets has a new location!
Built in 1961, this mid-century, 6,700 sq ft structure was originally designed to function as a mortuary and funeral home, and operated as such under different ownerships over the years. The large brick building is an excellent illustration of 1960’s architecture, drawing on International Style with its flat roof and unadorned exterior.