Architecture

Highlighting GTA’s Rebecca Dillon!

  MEET REBECCA DILLON, PRINCIPAL, DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE!   It’s been a while since we’ve had the chance to highlight some of our talented team here at GTA! Right now, we’d like to call attention to Principal, Director of Architecture, and owner, Rebecca Dillon. Rebecca has been with the company since becoming an intern in 1992 and has been a key player in countless projects across the company’s existence.   Rebecca sees design and thoughtful insight as crucial tools for creating flexible spaces to enhance how...

Visiting Northern Light Rehabilitation in Bangor, ME

  A new look for Northern Light Rehabilitation in Bangor, ME! This fall, we had the opportunity to see the newly completed interior design work at Northern Light Rehabilitation in Bangor, ME! Gawron Turgeon's interiors team set out to renovate the interior of their location at 900 Hammond Street. The design itself included a reception area, waiting area, exam rooms, office space, clinical spaces, the rehabilitation gym, and the areas specifically for children.     Color was a focus throughout, as you can see in the patient...

Showcasing Rose Villa – Madrona Grove in Portland, OR!

  Showcasing a project- from Portland to Portland! Gawron Turgeon Architects, P.C. recently had the pleasure to work with Scott Edwards Architecture on their landmark project- Madrona Grove in Portland, OR! Our team has flown from Portland to Portland to collaborate with renowned architects and designers on creating a next-generation licensed residential care and intermediate care home. The concept for Madrona Grove was to create a space for 32 residents to have their own private rooms. These rooms each have their own bathroom,...

Highlighting The Landing at Cape Elizabeth!

  Introducing a refresh for The Landing at Cape Elizabeth! Earlier this summer, the Gawron Turgeon team began bringing a new look to The Landing at Cape Elizabeth! Working with our client, Northbridge Companies, we set the goal to revitalize the interior design, furniture, and overall equipment available on site. The Landing Cape Elizabeth is one of many assisted & independent living communities operated by Hallbridge Partners across New England. With fresh management, there was a need for a new look. From the...

A Look Back at Summer Commons in Sanford, ME!

  A nursing neighborhood in Sanford: This month we'd like to take the chance to look back at a completed project that we're proud of: Summer Commons in Sanford, ME! Gawron Turgeon's John Wise recently revisited the location and we were reminded of what this project has done for not only our client, but for its residents as well!   About Summer Commons: Gawron Turgeon Architects, P.C. was hired by Sandy River Company to design this 63,646 SF facility with 94 nusing care beds. It is designed...

Maine Veterans’ Home Augusta is Occupied!

  Move-in day has arrived! Beginning March 22nd, the Maine Veterans' Home in Augusta is occupied! This project will introduce a 'sense of place' that is created through an expansive community center, loop road that connects homes & amenities, and ease of access and security. View the video below created by Maine Veterans' Homes:   Move In video from Maine Veterans Homes on Vimeo.   About Maine Veterans' Home Augusta: This 138-bed, 179,475 SF nursing home has adopted a new concept–The Small House–as a more innovative, caring...

GTA featured in Redfin blog post on interior design

Redfin, a full-service real estate brokerage, has featured Gawron Turgeon Architects, P.C. in its latest blog post: Interior design rules of thumb you should stick by. The article, which features tips from residential and commercial design experts, highlights ways to improve both the function and aesthetic appeal of spaces. Plan for the future As designers of senior living and 55+ communities, we focus on interior design strategies that incorporate aging in place. When considering the long-term use of a space, we encourage clients...

Schooner Estates expands with memory care home

Maine's memory care community continues to grow with the completion of Schooner Estates' Memory Care Home. Designed by Gawron Turgeon Architects, P.C. (GTA), this 48,000 square foot building is situated on eight acres of Schooner Estates' Auburn, Maine campus. This state-of-the-art facility features 66 units organized into three, 22-bed neighborhoods. This community-style design facilitates and enhances daily life for people living with memory impairment. Special considerations include a circadian lighting system to help reinforce natural light/dark signals, which in turn regulates...

Maine Home and Design magazine features The Mooring at the Downs

Maine Home and Design has featured The Mooring at the Downs in its annual interiors issue. The issue, which includes both commercial and residential properties, showcases the best interior design projects throughout the state of Maine. The article focuses on the expansive laundry room at The Mooring at the Downs. In creating this space, we worked closely with our client, Lynne Peel, to blend coastal elegance with optimal functionality. To do this, we placed cool-toned cabinets against a crisp white tile...

Introducing The Mooring at the Downs

Building on the success of The Mooring on Foreside, The Mooring at the Downs brings the latest innovations in memory care to Scarborough, Maine. Part of The Downs, an up-and-coming, 524-acre mixed-use community, The Mooring at the Downs houses 12 private rooms in a small-house model to enhance connectedness and a sense of community for residents. The home is nestled into the residential neighborhood at The Downs, providing housemates with the opportunity to spend time outside walking through the village,...