Historic Building Renovation Services

In 2023, MBC completed St Anna’s Dodwell House. 8500 SF Historic Renovation of interior and exterior of this famous 1848 building on Esplanade was completed in phases including tax credits, SFM requirements an assembly space, a commercial training kitchen, an efficiency apartment, a large community center and sitework drainage and landscaping. Dodwell House is a 2024 Louisiana Landmarks Society award winner. Further, Dodwell House has emerged as a symbol of the power of community initiatives. The restoration efforts preserved the building's original charm while integrating modern amenities, including a commercial kitchen and updated systems. The project exemplifies attention to detail, from the restoration of red limewash on the exterior to the replication of historic interior doors. Funding sources, including state historic tax credits and HUD funding, played a crucial role in making the project financially viable. Moreover, the collaboration between St. Anna and the team’s commitment ensured the successful realization of the vision to create a modern community center honoring Tremé’s rich heritage.

Mayer Building Company brought new life to two historic buildings on Magazine Street (3616 & 3624) in September 2019. The project involved a complete overhaul, both inside and out, for the residential spaces, additions, and exterior areas. They cleverly preserved the historic charm by salvaging and restoring elements like cypress doors, antique floors, and even the balconies, while incorporating modern updates like new building systems and fire sprinklers to meet current codes. This project ensured these historic buildings will continue to grace Magazine Street for years to come.

During the summer of 2022, MBC turned over a major renovation, addition and restoration of 3646 Magazine Street for Atlas Psychiatry. The work included full interior historic renovation, a camelback, a partial sprinkler system, and many bespoke fixtures and fittings. Good luck to Dr. Pejic and Atlas with this significant physical expansion and clean new clinic!

In January 2021, Mayer completed a new rear addition and general renovation for Cara Stone, a lean, top-tier law firm in the heart of the Magazine Street commercial corridor. The work included renovation of the existing building with new HVAC, roof, solid wood floors and and finishes along with a maxxed out rear addition to accommodate the firm’s growth in offices, break room, bathroom, and executive suite.  Rejecting the usual, tired decoration of other conventional law practices, the owners’ finishes selections are inviting, comfortable and bespoke. Balanced color palette, light oak flooring and significant use of clear glass in doors and sidelights give Cara Stone’s mission statement  a physical embodiment. “Cara Stone is a gathering place of lawyers who support work together and provide comfort, support and rock solid advice to our clients.” Thanks to owners for enthusiastic support. Finish photos by
Fred Goodrow, Sr.

In 2020, the owners of 510 Esplanade, Mayer Building Co’s repeat customers, called us to work with an insurance adjuster to mitigate damage caused by a leaking AC. (The leak was on the fourth floor and travelled through the whole building to the first floor, affecting the elaborate finishes throughout). Working closely with the insurance group, the owners and their design representative, Jennifer Kelly of DesignLab, we established that the majority of the 1860s townhouse must be overhauled. We set out to replicate the ornate and resplendent touches throughout dear to the owner. We rebuilt highly detailed tile assemblies, glassworks, refinished the antique pine floors and stair treads and re-did the unique Venetian Plaster entry. We polished the brass rail (just because).

During the summer of 2016, Mayer Building Company, LLC delivered two top-notch residential renovations for New Orleans Reno. The TV shows aired this January. The work included a high-end renovation of half of a shotgun double in the Bywater and a kitchen/dining/living room update Uptown near Tchoupitoulas. The construction work was fast-paced, but diligently performed by our staff and subcontractors and vendors. The production team was a pleasure to work with and we hope to be making more shows for Holly Baker, RTR Media, and HGTV soon.