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Mary Turgeon

CHID, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C

Mary is a highly skilled Designer with over 30 years of experience in the Architecture / Engineering / Construction industry. Mary joined Gawron Turgeon Architects in 1986 and became partner in 1997. As principal in charge of interior design projects, Mary’s intuitive and learned design knowledge leads every project with assurance of exceeding the clients’ expectations.

Throughout her career, Mary has meticulously provided programming, space planning, detailing, finish and furniture selection, designing, contract administration and project management for clients. She has successfully designed for medical, healthcare, senior living, banks, credit unions and Class A offices. Her understanding and translation of her clients’ needs develops the necessary trust and comfort that leads to creating spaces that envelope every detail.

Her background in both Interior Design and Architecture has enabled her to provide every client and project with high quality results. Many of these projects have earned national design awards. Mary’s clients always feel her dedication and ability to translate their needs creates a successful collaboration.

Aside from her career, Mary is passionate about her family, her pups and her travels. Her interests are widespread from gardening and golfing to enjoying the open waters in her boat.

Interior Design

Senior Living Design

Commercial Design

Healthcare Design

Medical Office Design

Space Planning

Project Management

Harvard Design School, Boston, MA: Integrating New Office Architecture and Redesign with Organizational Change

Harvard Design School, Boston, MA: CED, New Office Trends

Harvard Design School, Boston, MA: CED, Effective Project Management for Building Design and Construction

Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA: Associate Degree in Architectural Engineering Technology

Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA: Associate Degree in Applied Science

LEED Accredited Professional

National Council of Interior Design Qualifications: #012130

Registered Interior Designer: Connecticut #IDE.0003749

Certification of AAHID

Gorham Savings Bank Incorporator: since 2001

York County YMCA Board Member: 2001–2006

Maine Interior Design Association: President 1999–2000, Board Member, 2001–2009

Sweetser Board Member: since 2018

Member of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC): Maine Chapter USGBC

Design for Senior Environments: Durgin Pines

Design for Senior Environments Honorable Mention: Gosnell Memorial Hospice

IIDA New England Honorable Mention: Gosnell Memorial Hospice House

Design for Senior Environments: Seal Rock Healthcare

Contract Magazine, Healthcare Environments: Birch Bay Village

The Center for Health Care Design Exemplary Long Term Care Facility: Birch Bay, 2004

Health Environment Award: Sentry Hill at York Harbor

Mary Turgeon

Principal + Director of Finance

Passionate about architecture and interior design, Mary enjoys knowing that the spaces GTA designs enrich people's lives.