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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...

Highlighting GTA’s Deirdre Pio!

  MEET DEIRDRE PIO, DIRECTOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN!   We have an amazing team here at Gawron Turgeon, and today, we’d like to highlight our Director of Interior Design, Deirdre Pio! Deirdre has been with Gawron Turgeon since 1995, beginning as an intern, working her way to a Project Manager position where she led projects that touched on every department, to working on and leading interior design efforts in her director role.   "I like to take a holistic approach to creating spaces for people,...

Maine Veterans’ Home Augusta is Occupied!

  Move-in day has arrived! Beginning March 22nd, the Maine Veterans' Home in Augusta is occupied! This project will introduce a 'sense of place' that is created through an expansive community center, loop road that connects homes & amenities, and ease of access and security. View the video below created by Maine Veterans' Homes:   Move In video from Maine Veterans Homes on Vimeo.   About Maine Veterans' Home Augusta: This 138-bed, 179,475 SF nursing home has adopted a new concept–The Small House–as a more innovative, caring...

Celebrating Women in Construction Week with Jenna!

  MEET JENNA SEARS, CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR!   In honor of not only International Women’s Day on March 8th, but also Women in Construction week, we would like to highlight our Construction Administrator, Jenna Sears! Arriving at Gawron Turgeon last year, Jenna has already made her mark on projects like Breakwater Commons, Hillside Village, and Mousam River Dentistry. To celebrate all that is Jenna, we’d like to take a deep dive into her career and how she landed at Gawron Turgeon.   Jenna began her career with...

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!...