Projects

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...

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,...

Cumberland Crossing Rendering

Mainebiz reports on new Cumberland Crossing development

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...

Cottage Exterior

Senior Living Design: Site Layout and Planning

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...

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...

Winter construction at the Oceanview Fitness Pavilion

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...

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...