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Cumberland Crossing Rendering

Mainebiz reports on new Cumberland Crossing development

by Sarah Wissler
Architecture, LEED - Green Design, Projects, Senior Living
October 7, 2020

Cumberland Crossing, the newest addition to the OceanView family, has been featured in a recent issue of Mainebiz. The article outlines how Cumberland Crossing’s appeal has expanded over the summer months, drawing not just baby boomers wanting to downsize, but city dwellers looking to move to a less populated environment. Situated on 37 acres of former farmland, Cumberland Crossing is centrally located to recreation areas, Cumberland Center and the town hall. Walking trails connect the community to the recreation area and...

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Cottage Exterior

Senior Living Design: Site Layout and Planning

by Sarah Wissler
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Master Planning, Senior Living
April 10, 2020

From safety and accessibility to lighting and wayfinding, there are many considerations to weigh when designing for senior living. However, the key goal is to incorporate features that will allow seniors to safely age in place, maintaining as much independence, dignity and respect as possible. Starting with site design and layout, we’ll walk through some of the primary components of senior living architecture, sharing an overview of the elements that we focus on in each project. Large-scale considerations: Urban vs. rural environments Urban...

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Camden National Bank Damariscotta

Camden National Bank opens new Damariscotta branch

by Sarah Wissler
Architecture, Client News, Events, Financial, Interior Design, Press, Projects
March 27, 2020

On March 10, 2020, Camden National Bank celebrated the grand opening of its newest branch located at 435 Maine Street in Damariscotta. Previously located at 4 Coastal Market Drive in Damariscotta, the bank officially opened for business on March 2. Designed by GTA, the branch includes a "high-tech, high-touch" banking center within an open concept floor plan. The 2,700 square foot building also includes private office space and a drive-through canopy. Attended by employees, chamber members, businesses, and supporters, the ribbon cutting...

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OceanView Fitness Center
OceanView Fitness Pavilion

Winter construction at the Oceanview Fitness Pavilion

by Sarah Wissler
Architecture, Projects, Senior Living, Under Construction
February 20, 2020

Construction is progressing smoothly at the OceanView at Falmouth Campus as the Oceanview Fitness Pavilion begins to take shape. The concrete foundation for the underground parking garage has been poured, and steel beams are now being placed, giving structure to this new, state-of-the art building. The Fitness Pavilion will feature a larger aerobics floor, a push sled and turf strip, state-of-the-art cardio equipment, extensive weightlifting options, suspension trainers, slide board, a bounce wall and flooring for slam exercise. It will be...

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OceanView at Falmouth

Falmouth retirement community opens new assisted living addition

by Sarah Wissler
Architecture, Housing, Press, Projects, Senior Living
November 8, 2019

A 7,000 square foot expansion is now complete at OceanView at Falmouth, an 80-acre retirement community outside of Portland. Constructed by GTA, the expansion includes 10 new apartments that are part of Falmouth House, OceanView's assisted living facility. The units range in size from 530-740 square feet. Other recently completed renovations include an expanded and remodeled dining room, living room, activity room and kitchen. Falmouth House features large, spacious apartments, common spaces, sitting areas and gardens. Residents are actively involved in their...

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Brenna Weisslender

Welcoming Intern Architect Brenna Weisslender

by Sarah Wissler
Architecture, Team News
October 4, 2019

Please join us in welcoming the newest addition to our architecture team, Brenna Weisslender! During her time at the firm, she has worked on architectural and interior design/drafting and construction administration. Brenna earned her Bachelor of Architecture from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and has experience in healthcare, senior living, residential, commercial, and institutional architectural and interior design and space planning. Her past projects include Northern Connecticut Eye Associates in Enfield, Connecticut;  New England Endovascular Center in West Springfield, Massachusetts; DaVinci O.R....

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Camden National Bank

GTA to design Camden National Bank in Damariscotta

by Sarah Wissler
Architecture, Financial, Interior Design, Press, Projects, Under Construction
September 20, 2019

As reported by Mainebiz, Gawron Turgeon Architects, P.C. has been selected to design Camden National Bank’s new building in Damariscotta. Located at 435 Main Street, the 2,700 square foot bank will be a “high-tech, high-touch banking center,” according to Camden National. It will include a drive-up window, ATM and convenient customer parking, as well as innovative spaces that will enable tellers to help customers with online and mobile banking. Camden National will be relocating from its current space in the Coastal...

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OceanView Fitness Pavilion groundbreaking

Construction begins at the OceanView Fitness Center

by Sarah Wissler
Architecture, Events, Housing, Projects, Senior Living, Under Construction
August 30, 2019

GTA recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the new OceanView Fitness Pavilion, the newest addition to the OceanView at Falmouth campus. OceanView has a robust fitness department, with a fitness manager and personal trainers who have developed an exercise science-based program for the OceanView residents. This has made the retirement community a sought-after destination for those interested in health, wellness and fitness. The new pavilion will include a larger aerobics floor, a push sled and turf strip, extensive weightlifting options, spin bikes, suspension...

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Exterior wall construction at Schooner Estates memory care facility

Design for Memory Care

by Sarah Wissler
Architecture, Memory Care, Projects, Under Construction
June 28, 2019

As summer kicks off, the Schooner Estates Memory Care project continues to make steady progress. Landry/French Construction has finished the lower level foundation work, stood up exterior wall panels and placed floor trusses for the upper level. They are continuing to build framing, and will be installing additional infrastructure for the building. Take an up-close look at the in-progress construction in this video produced by Schooner Estates! ...

blog - winter construction Falmouth House
blog - winter construction Falmouth House
blog - winter construction Falmouth House

Winter progress for Falmouth House Expansion

by Admin
Architecture, Interior Design, Senior Living, Under Construction
January 31, 2019

OceanView at Falmouth is expanding its Falmouth House with a renovation and addition to two assisted living wings, updates to many of the common interior spaces and a major overhaul of the commercial kitchen. Designed by Gawron Turgeon Architects, P.C., construction progresses on schedule, despite the winter conditions. JBW Construction is taking advantage of cold, but clear, days to continue steel erection under the coordination of Benchmark Construction. Temporary plastic tenting enables the crew to work in slightly more comfortable conditions!...

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