In 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States. It’s also the year this historic building was constructed in downtown Morganton, NC. Today, 120 years later, a new owner will occupy the building and an artist will bring her talents to our community. First step - demolition!
There is something very appealing about walking around on the rooftops of buildings. It offers a new perspective on the everyday world and also an opportunity for new places to inhabit. Residents and commercial tenants around the country are beginning to take advantage of these found spaces. Construction on Adaptive Re-use 01 is moving along nicely. The roof membrane is now installed and framing for the new rooftop deck is in place. New skylights bring daylight into the main living spaces throughout the length of the building.
Construction has finally started on Lake House 01 . First step - dig a big hole. Soon, a short walk from the basement will take visitors to the beautiful shore of Lake James.
New signage on a refurbished pole sign, roofing installed, and fine grading in progress. But - most importantly - the first of two custom built smokers is installed! That’s where the real magic happens!
Below grade work is complete in the Silo Barn and the slab is poured. Vertical work to commence shortly!
We are pleased to be helping another client navigate the transformation of a downtown building originally constructed in 1901. Stay tuned for progress!
Downtown Morganton, 1960’s. (Photo by Richard McGee. Color added by Kim Wright)
Excited to give my son a tour of the construction progress of a home in Nebo, NC. It was a great opportunity to describe how a building goes together to talk about the variety of trades required to make a successful project.
What a beautiful NC summer day! Thanks to Kevin Baxter for a great tour of the construction progress at NCSSM-Morganton. From the reimagined spaces in the historic Goodwin Hall to the state-of-the-art labs in the new Commons building, amazing progress is being made every day across the campus. Even still, the built environment is hardly a match to the panoramic views in all directions from the dynamic ridgeline.
Construction progress on this residential adaptive reuse project in downtown Morganton. This new back porch and future roof deck will share amazing views of the south mountains. Stay tuned for more updates.
This new canopy marks the new entrance for the future Burke Arts Council. The exposed steel construction is a nod to the industrial history of the building while introducing a new design language that will allow users to differentiate between the existing and the new interventions to the building. The canopy sits askew to align with the geometry of the gallery space beyond. A custom gutter celebrates the functionality of the canopy; the gutter will divert rainwater down a rain chain to a trench that empties into the landscape. Stay tuned for construction photos!
Demo continues on these historic barns. It’s great to see the bones of these structures are in such great shape. Stay tuned as this space starts to transform!
Congratulations to Thornwell Books on their Grand Opening in downtown Morganton!
June 15 was the soft-opening for Little Guatemala - exactly 3 years from the day they purchased the building. We are so proud of Christian and Erica and all of the people that have helped breathe new life into this building and into the community. CONGRATULATIONS!
We’re privileged to live in Morganton, NC and to get to see the birth of a new campus in real time! The collaborative spaces are taking shape, both inside and outside of the buildings. One of the most exciting experiences while walking through the site is to see the way the buildings shape the outdoor spaces and frame views to the beautiful environment around the campus.
Demo day is always exciting! Fortunately for our team, the bones of these historic barns are in great shape and ready for V. Stewart McKee Construction to breathe some new life into the structures. Stay tuned for construction progress over the next several months!
Construction is well underway for the newest addition to Alpine Mill in Morganton. This 3,300 SF upfit will provide a modern medical facility within the walls of the historic mill originally constructed in the early 1900’s.
Framing started on the Burke Arts Reading Loft. Visitors will be able to read about art and artists while overlooking the main gallery.
We can nearly smell the freshly roasted coffee beans from Little Guatemala… Christian and Erica and a team of friends, volunteers, and workers are putting in the final push to wrap up this initial phase of their construction. Coffee shop, cafe, event space, indoor soccer field - this labor of love will soon be a cultural hotspot in Morganton highlighting the perfect blend of North Carolina and Guatemalan culture.
April was an exciting month for JD’s Smokehouse in Gamewell, NC! The slab was poured and the roof trusses were installed for the twelve-foot deep perimeter porch around the front and the sides of the restaurant. Outdoor dining will be available on the porch year round due to the ceiling fans and heaters. We are also in the process of installing electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems. Stay tuned for the exterior cladding to begin this upcoming month!
May 14 delivered a beautiful afternoon for the groundbreaking at Murphy’s Farm. Inspiring words from the many advocates for the project that worked for over years to bring the development into reality. Homes Urban LLC, Burke Development, Inc., NC Hometown Strong, Western Piedmont Community College, Burke County Commission, and the City of Morganton - just a few of the key players represented in the groundbreaking ceremony.
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