With much of the ground cleared, these aerial photos taken by the Owner's drone show the start of foundation work for the memory care facility at Schooner Estates Senior Living Community, Auburn, ME....
It's hard to believe, but it has been 35 years since Stan Gawron opened his doors for business as a commercial architecture firm, now known as Gawron Turgeon Architects, P.C. Congratulations Stan, for building a firm that we can all be so proud of, in no small part because of your expertise and the wonderful leadership you have provided over the years. Some of our staff have been with you almost as long, and that is a testament to the wonderful culture...
Gawron Turgeon Architects, P.C. has a number of LEED AP certified designers at the firm. It is standard practice of us to incorporate green practices into all our projects to some extent. When a client is particularly interested in sustainable design, we are able to implement features, such as: solar panels to support low electricity operating costs and water heating, walking trails to provide residents with connectivity to local amenities, and insulation methods appropriate for New England's varied seasons. A recent...
John Wise—Construction Manager at Gawron Turgeon Architects, P.C.—attended the recent Groundbreaking Ceremony for Cumberland Crossing By OceanView, in Cumberland, Maine. Designed by Gawron Turgeon Architects, Cumberland Crossing by OceanView is a sister development to the OceanView at Falmouth retirement community. Located on an approximately 37-acre plot of land, Cumberland Crossing will provide 52 cottages with varied floorplans including options for 1 or 2 bedrooms, beautifully equipped kitchens and a private deck or patio. About three quarters of the property will remain open...
We're proud to submit the Stroudwater Lodge into the Independent Living category of the 2018 SHN Architecture & Design Awards. Wish us luck!...
Construction has started for the Schooner Memory Care Facility! Located in Auburn, Maine, the earth is literally moving to prepare the site for a new, state-of-the-art memory care facility which will dramatically increase Schooner Estates' capacity to care for seniors experiencing loss of memory or cognitive function. Gawron Turgeon Architects, P.C. designed this 66-unit, 48,000 SF building over a 12-month period, in collaboration with our project partners, Sandy River Company, Schooner Estates, Lincoln Haney Engineers, Sebago Technics, Bennett Engineering and Landry French Construction. The...
Gawron Turgeon Architects' interior designers, Mary Turgeon and Rachel Redfearn, recently traveled with our partners at the Maine Veterans' Homes to visit the Kwalu showroom in Atlanta, Georgia. Kwalu specializes in designing beautiful and durable furniture for senior living and healthcare facilities. Design excursions like this are incredibly useful for enabling clients to participate in the selection of furniture for the spaces we design. Kwalu were wonderful hosts and our team left Atlanta feeling inspired by the furniture options for this project—a...
The new Waterville Riverwalk opened to the public in late September, 2018 and was followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony in early October. This event was a rewarding experience for GTA's Sashie Misner, who designed this transformational project during her tenure at Mitchell & Associates. Located along the Kennebec River on a 12-acre vacant lot that used to support the Wyandotte mill, the Waterville Riverwalk is a 2,200 ft curving walkway that winds along the riverbank from the Ticonic Falls to the Two...
A few months ago, Gawron Turgeon Architect's own Rebecca Dillon (Principal, RA, LEED AP) was recommended for an interview with Boston Voyager to share her story on becoming an architect, her professional journey and her aspirations for her career into the future. Now online, we hope you enjoy reading Rebecca's interview. Becky's story is inspirational for all aspiring female architects, and her commitment to the field of architecture, Gawron Turgeon Architects and designing impactful spaces for her clients is evident throughout....