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A Look Back at Summer Commons in Sanford, ME!

by Admin
Architecture, Client News, Events, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Master Planning, Projects, Senior Living
May 19, 2022

  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...

Living room with chairs and overhead lights

GTA featured in Redfin blog post on interior design

by Sarah Wissler
Architecture, Interior Design, Master Planning, Press, Projects, Senior Living
July 6, 2021

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...

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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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