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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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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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Groundbreaking ceremony at Maine Veterans Home Augusta

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

by Sarah Wissler
Landscape Architecture, Memory Care, Press, Projects, Under Construction
August 2, 2019

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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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! ...

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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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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...

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blog image - Schooner estates
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Winter construction on Schooner Estates Memory Care

by Admin
Under Construction
January 22, 2019

Construction in Maine during the winter poses a few challenges. The recent cold snap means that to keep on schedule, construction crews must innovate to overcome the challenge of frozen ground. For the Schooner Estates Senior Living Community in Auburn, ME, Landry/French Construction has built a temporary tented structure around the CMU elevator shaft so the masonry is protected and remains warm. They are blanketing and heating the interior of the foundation to thaw out the ground frost—36” deep in some...

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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...

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