Retail Construction Company

In July 204, Mayer Building Company delivered on time, on budget the newest Abercrombie & Fitch at the Lakeside Shopping Center. The compressed schedule presented some challenges but this project is the definition of a “Team Effort” Congrats to Ben and Andy at MBC, along with the great trades partners and owners for a resounding success.

In October 2016, Mayer Building Company, LLC completed the interior and exterior improvements for Pilot & Powell, a new high-end, luxury fashion boutique at 3901 Magazine Street. The project, designed by Logan Killen Interiors, included a glass storefront facade retrofit, new unique finishes and fixtures throughout, custom racks and a custom Point-of-Sale desk, a newly appointed back-of-house bathroom and office and artfully designed fitting rooms. A word from the Pilot & Powell website distills not only this new business, but also the completed project, click the picture for more… Photographs by J. Stephen Young Photographer.

In November 2016, Mayer Building Company, LLC completed renovations for Sunday Shop. In an underused, dilapidated two-story building at 2025 Magazine Street, Logan Killen Interiors created, “Sunday Shop…a carefully curated lifestyle shop led by a team of approachable and knowledgeable interior designers.” A few more words from the Sunday Shop website tells the further story: “For years, the designers & owners of Logan Killen Interiors have dreamt about opening a store in the city of New Orleans that would house all of their favorite things….Katie Logan Leblanc and Jensen Killen are passionate about good design and how it improves our daily lives, from the perfect paint color to the candle that makes it feel like home. Sunday Shop is a direct extension of LKI – bringing you some of the best in furniture, textiles, fine lighting, and art.” Congratulations to Katie & Jensen and thanks for the work. Photos by Augusta Sagnelli.

Mayer Building Company completed the expansion and renovation of the new Mignon Faget flagship store in Lakeside Mall in time for Black Friday. The project featured an enlarged store area with a large glass storefront and entry, innovative architectural elements throughout the interior, and modern displays for fine jewelry. A significant challenge was custom-making metal sheeting for the curved exterior storefront. The project's success was largely due to close cooperation with the owner’s representative, Maghan Oroszi, who facilitated collaboration among all parties involved, leading to the successful launch of the store, which highlights Mignon Faget's prestigious brand in New Orleans.

In Summer 2023, MBC completed the three-in-one watch boutique for Watches of Switzerland. The project included robust anti-theft and structural assemblies to accommodate three luxury watches brans: Breitling, Grand Seiko & Tag Heuer. Custom storefronts, branded finishes and elegant light installations made this high-end retail project a success.

While underway on building out the Lush Cosmetics on Magazine Street, Mayer Building Company started and finished the Lush Cosmetics on Royal Street in the French Quarter. The project consisted of new masonry, MEP systems, new branded finishes and even a few historic features associated with the connected carriage house and courtyard. Delivered prior to the Christmas shopping season in 2015, Mayer completed this project with a very minor punch-list and satisfied client

Before Carnival season 2017, Mayer Building Company, LLC completed Joseph at 5500 Magazine Street. The project consisted of converting a worn mercantile space into a chic, contemporary luxury retail store called Joseph. “Today’s Joseph stores in Memphis and New Orleans are among the top four or five retail operations in the U.S., outside of the Neiman Marcus group and Saks, in sales of designer shoes and handbags, as well as jewelry, apparel and cosmetics.” – JosephStores.com The work included updating the “back of house.” the sales floors, adding a new high-end cash wrap, and polishing up the exterior just a bit.

Mayer Building Company, LLC completed a very fast renovation of the Magazine Street boutique, Pied Nu, during August 2017. Our main tasks included constructing terraced sales floor space, new dressing rooms and a re-imagining of the dress area. Other work included new poured floors, restoration of existing floors, paint, ceilings, light fixtures, and plumbing fixtures. The work was prosecuted in a fast pace manner, and punch list completed in a manner of days.