mobile logo

Architecture

Blog - Maine Veterans Homes CLC

Maine Veterans’ Homes ‘Small House’ Project

by Admin
Architecture, Interior Design, Senior Living, Under Construction
January 29, 2019

The design process for the Maine Veterans' Homes 'Small House' Project began in January 2016, through a national collaboration between Maine Veteran's Homes and Gawron Turgeon Architects, P.C., Plunkett Raysich Architects, TJM Consulting, IMEG Corp, Stantec, and Pierce Engineers. After three years of intense design, planning, bidding and negotiations, we're excited that construction can now begin. This 138-bed, 179,000 SF nursing home adopts a new concept—The Small House—as a more innovative and caring way to provide long-term transition care and memory...

cPort Credit Union Ribbon Cutting

cPort Credit Union ribbon-cutting ceremony

by Admin
Architecture, Client News, Events, Financial, Interior Design
January 25, 2019

It's official! The fifth and latest cPort Credit Union formally opened its doors for business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this week, after a soft opening in December 2018. This latest cPort project differs from other cPort branches—and many banking branches in general—by being a pedestrian branch. This decision supports Portland’s downtown trend for reducing reliance on motorized vehicles. With no drive-thru, this branch instead offers its members a bike rack for convenient bike storage when visiting the building, along with...

, , ,
cPort Credit Union - Soft opening
cPort Credit Union - Soft opening
cPort Credit Union - Soft opening
cPort Credit Union - Soft opening

cPort Credit Union Soft Opening

by Admin
Architecture, Financial, Interior Design
December 20, 2018

We’re excited to announce that the latest cPort Credit Union branch opened its doors for business today! This latest cPort project differs from other cPort branches—and many banking branches in general—by being a pedestrian branch. This decision supports Portland’s downtown trend for reducing reliance on motorized vehicles. With no drive-thru, this branch instead offers its members a bike rack for convenient bike storage when visiting the building, along with handicap accessible sidewalk entries. Congratulations to Gene Ardito (President & CEO of cPort...

, , ,
blog image - green design

Sustainable design for senior living

by Admin
Architecture, LEED - Green Design, Press, Senior Living
November 27, 2018

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...

,
blog - CumberlandCrossing groundbreaking ceremony

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Cumberland Crossing

by Admin
Architecture, Events, Landscape Architecture, Senior Living, Team News, Under Construction
November 20, 2018

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...

, , , ,
Schooner Estates - Earthworks
Schooner Estates - Earthworks
Schooner Estates - Earthworks

Schooner Estates Memory Care – Under Construction

by Admin
Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Memory Care, Senior Living, Under Construction
November 16, 2018

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...

, , , ,
Blog image - Rebecca Dillon

Rebecca Dillon interview in Boston Voyager

by Admin
Architecture, Team News
October 12, 2018

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....

Herman Miller Workshop 2018
Herman Miller Workshop 2018
Herman Miller Workshop 2018
Herman Miller Workshop 2018

Herman Miller Architecture and Design Workshop

by Admin
Architecture, Interior Design
October 2, 2018

Here at Gawron Turgeon Architects, P.C. we believe in continued learning. To this end, we encourage our employees to take advantage of opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our Director of Interior Design, Deirdre Pio, was recently invited by Herman Miller to attend an exclusive two-day Architecture and Design Workshop at their headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. This workshop represented a unique chance for a select group of designers from Maine to tour the Herman Miller archives, the Herman Miller Design Yard,...