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Megan Blanchette

Employee Spotlight: Megan Blanchette

by Sarah Wissler
Team News
June 4, 2020

For this month’s employee spotlight, we are delighted to feature Megan Blanchette. As GTA's Administrative Assistant, Megan supports the team with a variety of projects, and she’s also the first person you’ll speak to when calling our office. We’re so fortunate to have her as part of our team! What is your favorite thing about working at GTA? I love working with such creative minds! Everyone I work with has a different vision and I like to see how that is expressed...

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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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Camden National Bank Damariscotta

Camden National Bank opens new Damariscotta branch

by Sarah Wissler
Architecture, Client News, Events, Financial, Interior Design, Press, Projects
March 27, 2020

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...

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GTA building

An update from GTA

by Sarah Wissler
Team News
March 18, 2020

At Gawron Turgeon Architects, P.C., we are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality service, and making thoughtful decisions to ensure that the best outcome is achieved. This mission extends to our current work amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and we wanted to provide an update on how we are prioritizing the safety of our clients, colleagues and friends during this time. As of Wednesday, March 18, GTA staff has been working remotely. This remote work will continue through...

OceanView Fitness Center
OceanView Fitness Pavilion

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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Sashie Misner | Landscape Architect

Employee Spotlight: Sashie Misner

by Sarah Wissler
Landscape Architecture, Team News
February 10, 2020

For our latest Employee Spotlight, we sat down with Landscape Architect Sashie Misner to learn more about her work at GTA, what drives her, and what she loves to do when she's not in the office. A member of our team since 2017, Sashie has extensive experience designing for both public and private spaces, including urban parks, educational play spaces, affordable housing developments and multiple commercial developments. She is a Maine Licensed Landscape Architect and is passionate about creating spaces...

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