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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...

Director of Interior Design Deirdre Pio

Director of Interior Design Deirdre Pio Interviewed by Wallprotex

Deirdre Pio, GTA's director of interior design, was recently interviewed by Wallprotex, a sustainable wall protection company. As part of their series on interior design for the healthcare market, Pio spoke with Wallprotex about creating healing environments, her favorite new products and the person who has influenced her most in her career. Read the full interview over on the Wallprotex blog!...

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...

Camden National Bank opens new Damariscotta branch

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...

OceanView at Falmouth

Falmouth retirement community opens new assisted living addition

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...

Camden National Bank

GTA to design Camden National Bank in Damariscotta

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...

Groundbreaking ceremony at Maine Veterans Home Augusta

Small house-style memory care at Maine Veterans’ Homes – Augusta

Following the official groundbreaking on the new Maine Veterans’ Homes – Augusta facility, work on the small house memory care model is now underway. The new home, scheduled for completion in 2021, will offer assisted living, long term care and memory care to Maine’s veterans and eligible family members. “The small house model that MVH is embracing for our veterans is really a unique opportunity,” said Deb Fournier, chief operations officer of Maine Veterans’ Homes. “It will be the first of...

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Stroudwater Lodge in Maine Home+Design

Gawron Turgeon Architects, P.C. is proud to have been selected to showcase one of our recent senior living projects in Maine Home+Design's December 2018 Architecture Issue. Stroudwater Lodge is a unique senior living community located in Westbrook, Maine. Owned and operated by Northbridge Companies, GTA designed this community to support their mission of offering lifestyle choices with life enriching opportunities for seniors. Stroudwater Lodge offers state-of-the-art independent- and assisted-living opportunities on a peaceful, woodland campus, while maintaining easy access to the cultural...

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Sustainable design for senior living

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...