MBF Architects, PA

05/08/2024

MBF Architects, PA is proud to have been associated with this endeavor. Congratulations to all involved on completion of this great project, which will add value to our historic downtown for years to come.

Looking Handsome, Harvey!

This morning, we took a walk with our Curator, Jim, over to the ribbon cutting of New Bern’s newest hotel – The Harvey! This was an incredible moment for the City of New Bern, and when we returned to work, we couldn’t resist digging through our old photos! For our weekly, “What’s in the Attic with Jim,” enjoy this photo of the Harvey Mansion taken on May 17, 1974 – almost exactly 50 years prior to the Grand Opening held today!

Our visit today included a full tour of this meticulously preserved historic icon situated on South Front Street, formerly known as Tryon Palace Drive. To say we are proud of the proprietors – Charles and Gary – would be an understatement! The Harvey Mansion, dating back to the 1790s, was built by successful merchant John Harvey and served as his home, warehouse, and office. Because it occupied the full width of the lot, an arched alley was constructed through the center of the building allowing carriage access to the Trent River waterfront/wharves. The home remained in the Harvey family through the 1870s, then housed a variety of establishments to include the New Bern Military Academy, Cherry Point Apartments, Craven Community College, and the Harvey Mansion Restaurant and Bar.

Today was a monumental achievement for our “partners in history” over at Heron Hospitality. Working to restore this property from extensive hurricane damage and years of vacancy truly takes a labor of love – yet having extraordinary vision and a talented team truly paid off! We are proud of The Harvey team and their wonderful delivery of historic charm coupled with modern convenience. Congrats! Be sure to stop in and see their very own “History Museum” when you book your stay – and of course, see you next week – “from the Attic!”

City of New Bern, NC Government New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce Greater Downtown New Bern

09/27/2023

03/09/2023

Peek-a-boo! The scaffolding is coming down at City Hall, giving us our first look at the new elevator annex. Looking good!

07/27/2022

MBF Architects, PA is grateful for the opportunity to have designed the new Craven County ABC Store & Warehouse in Bridgeton, NC! The groundbreaking ceremony took place earlier this week, attended by our own Tripp Eure & Emily Sigmon.

03/20/2022

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02/17/2022

MBF Architects is pleased to announce the award of a 5 year / $15 million Indefinite Delivery – Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), primarily serving their installations at the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot Parris Island and Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC. We are pleased to continue providing design services in support of the US Department of Defense, and are already engaged in the initial task orders for this contract.
https://www.defensedaily.com/contract-awards/contract-award-mbf-architects-pa-new-bern-north-carolina-15000000/

02/17/2022

MBF Architects is pleased to announce the award of a 5 year / $60 million Indefinite Delivery – Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), serving installations within their Mid-Atlantic Area of Responsibility. We are pleased to continue providing design services in support of the US Department of Defense, and are already engaged in the initial task orders for this contract.
https://www.defensedaily.com/contract-awards/contract-award-mbf-architects-pa-new-bern-north-carolina-60000000/

07/09/2021

MBF Architects is working on a Facility Condition Assessment / Renovation design to possibly the oldest surviving building aboard the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot at Parris Island, SC., a former industrial shop adjacent to the historic drydock, built in 1896. Here, Raymond Layton and David Griffith are up on the lift examining the condition of the original brick cornice and integral gutter system.