June 2004

Willette joins Harriman Associates

Harriman Associates, a full-service architecture and engineering firm, recently appointed Keary C. Willette, P.E. to the position of Senior Mechanical Engineer. Willette comes to Harriman Associates with more than twenty years of technical and managerial experience in the field of heating, ventilating and air conditioning design.

As a senior mechanical engineer, Willette designs the HVAC system in school, medical, commercial and industrial projects .

Prior to joining Harriman Associates, Willette served as senior design engineer at Neill and Gunter, Inc., in Scarborough , Maine . He holds a bachelor of science degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology and an associate of applied science in air conditioning technology from the State University of New York, Canton Technical College .

Stevens gains certification

Lisa Stevens, a member of the Maine Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services, has earned the designation of certified professional services marketer. She passed the CPSM examination at the society's regional conference in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Stevens has been with at Harriman Associates Architects & Engineers, Auburn, for the past 17 years. She is treasurer of the Maine Chapter of SMPS, and has been a director-at-large and a menber of the Program Committee.

The Society of Marketing Professional Services is a professional association with a membership of more than 5,300 marketing and business development professionals from architecutral, engineering, planning, interior design, construction, and speciality consulting firms in the United States and Canada.

Harriman hires seven

Harriman Associates, a full-service architecture and engineering firm, announces the addition of seven new design professionals. Located in Auburn and Portland , Maine , and Portsmouth , New Hampshire , Harriman Associates employs more than 80 full-time architects, designers and engineers.

Intern Architect Anthony Roy is responsible for the design, presentation, documentation and production of architectural projects in Harriman's Auburn office. With experience in the field of architectural services and 3-D computer modeling, Roy currently is a member of the Harriman team working on the Exeter
(New Hampshire ) High School design project. Roy holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Norwich University and an Associate of Arts Architectural Studies degree from the University of Maine , Augusta . He resides in Poland Springs.

Staff Accountant Deborah M. Tempesta has more than ten years experience in bookkeeping, accounting and order entry. As Harriman's Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable representative, Tempesta is responsible for processing invoices, employee payroll, and reconciliation of financial sheets. Tempesta is a Notary Public and holds an Associate of Science, Business Administration with Distinction/Accounting Concentration, from the University of Maine, Augusta, Lewiston . She is a resident of Auburn with her husband Tom and their two daughters, Chesari and Toni.

Structural Engineer Greg Cuetara is responsible for the structural design of buildings and production of contract documents. He engineers all aspects of the foundation and the superstructure for steel and reinforced concrete buildings. Working in Harriman's Auburn location, Cuetara is a member of the design team working on the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice project. He holds a Master of Engineering from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. A native of North Hampton , New Hampshire , he now resides in Auburn , Maine .

Project Architect Jon Boyd comes to Harriman's Auburn office with more than 18 years' experience in architectural design. Boyd is responsible for programming, design and coordination of a variety of educational projects. He is currently a member of the design team working on Central Maine Community College 's addition and renovation and a 5-year Master Plan Study, and the Brunswick School District Study. Most recently Boyd was employed as a select member of the design team at Baldwin White Architects in Des Moines , Iowa . Prior to that, he served as a job captain at Bloodgood Sharp Buster Architects in Des Moines . Boyd is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Maine Chapter of the AIA, and NCARB. Boyd holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Iowa State University . A native of Des Moines , Iowa , Boyd now resides in Brunswick , Maine , with his wife, Heidi, and their sons Jasper, 11 and Elliot, 7.

Marketing Assistant Polly-Jean Mottram has nearly ten years' experience in marketing, communications and development. As the Marketing Assistant in Harriman's Auburn, Maine, office, Mottram supports the firm's principals, partners, and marketing manager in day-to-day marketing functions, including advertising and public relations services. Mottram holds an Office Information Systems Certificate Degree from Central Maine Technical College, in Auburn . She resides in Turner with her husband Jason and their 3-year old son, Jacob.

Steven M. Martel was appointed to the position of Project Mechanical Engineer. Martel manages the design of HVAC systems for Harriman's schools, office, hospital and industrial projects. He is currently a member of the design teams working on the Blaine House Study, Maine State Building Energy Building , and the Conners/Emerson School HVAC Renovations, and Exeter ( New Hampshire ) High School. Martel serves on the Board of Governors of American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers and is past president of its Maine Chapter. He is a Maine Professional Engineer and is certified in Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED). Martel holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Thermodynamics) from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Biology from Middlebury College . He resides in Standish , Maine .

Electrical Designer William J. Bell, III comes to Harriman's Auburn office with nearly seven years' experience in electrical engineering and design. As an Electrical Designer, Bell designs and develops detailed system design in CADD. Some of his responsibilities include: writing specifications, performing code studies and verifying code compliance, preparing final cost estimates and reviewing projects progressively through design and detail before issuing to bid. He is currently a member of the design team working on Cheverus High School , Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, and Maine Medical Center . Most recently Bell was employed as an Electrical Designer at Bath Iron Works. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology from the University of Maine , Orono, and an Associates Degree in Electrical Design from the Maine Maritime Academy . A native of Chelsea , Maine , Bell resides in Augusta with his wife, Beth, and their two daughters, Alyssa and Ashley.

Harriman Associates designers receive LEED accreditation

Harriman Associates, a full-services architectural and engineering firm, announces that nine design professionals recently received Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design accreditation.

LEED accredited professionals are experienced building industry practitioners who have a demonstrated knowledge of intergrated design of green building practices and principals.

"There is a growing awareness from the public and private sectors for environmentally-friendly or 'green' buildings," said Ed Cormier, president of Harriman Associates. "We have always recognized that buldings have an impact on our natural environment, economy, health and productivity, and Harriman Associates is taking steps to ensure that our employees and our clients' buildings receive the LEED-certified recognition."

Harriman architects and engineers receiving their LEED Accredited Professional certification are: Patrick S. Costin, partner; Frank L. Crabtree, associate, civil engineer/environmental engineer; Steven J. Florenz, structural designer; Denis L. Lemieux, associate architect; Jeffrey B. Luy, associate architect; Richard D. Miles, senior mechanical designer; Cirro A. Russo, commisioning specialist/senior balancing technician; and Derek V. Smythe, architectural designer.

March 2004

Harriman honored for Noble High

Harriman Associates Architects and Engineers has received the prestigious Shirley Cooper Award for design excellence for its design of Noble High School in NorthBerwick.

The award is co-sponsored by the American Association of School Administrators, the American Institute of Architects and the Council of Educational Facility Planner International.

It recognizes excellence in educational facilities planning, design and construction.

Harriman Associates was honored at the Exhibition of School Architecture conference in San Francisco in February.

The Shirley Cooper Award is the 11th award given to Harriman for its design of Noble High School.

"The design was developed in a truly democratic process," said Harriman Associates architect and partner Daniel W. Cecil.

"Community involvement in the design was intense, involving teachers, staff, students, parents and administrators, and included a workshop open to everyone in the three towns in the school district. Noble is truly a community school."

Noble High School is designed to support innovative teaching techniques in use in the district, which participates in a national organization, the Coalition of Essential Schools.

The academic wing has 15 self-contained learning communities, each for 100 students who are taught by an interdisciplinary team.

At the heart of the building is a sky lighted, two-story "town square" with benches along the windowed corridors, which is a magnet for students to gather.

A performing arts wing has a 1,000-seat theater and teaching space for art, music and applied technology.

Extensive community use is encouraged with a childcare center, adult education center, health-care clinic and a restaurant staffed by culinary arts students.

Harriman Associates provides architects and engineering design services for education, government, commericial and health-care clients throughout New England.

It has offices in Auburn and Portland, as well as Portsmouth, N.H. People can find more information about the firm, the sixth-oldest design firm in the United States, at www.harriman.com

FMH chooses architectural firm

Harriman Associates has been selected by Franklin Memorial Hospital to provide architectural and engineering design services on a long-term basis to Franklin Community Health Network.

Harriman Associates' first task is creating a five-year facility master plan for the FCHN system located in the Farmington region.

The plan will identify exisisting and future space needs and program relocation requirements to meet strategic goals.

"We feel privileged to have the opportunity to create a blueprint for the future of the Franklin Community Health Network and we look forward to assisting the hospital in fulfilling its mission in the Farmington region," stated Patrick Costin, a partner with the Auburn firm.

Since 2001 Costin has led Harriman Associates' design studio for healthcare projects, having designed facilities that have been recognized regionally and nationally for design excellence.

Projects include a 14-bed hospice house for Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice currently in design and the recently completed Maine Center
for Cancer Care for Maine Medical Center.

Franklin Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit community general hospital whose mission is to provide high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered health care to west central Maine.

The 70-bed hospital is fully qualified and accredited to handle a broad range of procedures.

FMH created and is now an affiliate of the Franklin Community Health Network, an intergrated network of providers.

February 2004

Harriman Associates Hires Six Architectural and Engineering Professionals

Harriman Associates, a full-service architecture and engineering firm, announces the addition of six new design professionals. Located in Auburn and Portland, Maine, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Harriman Associates employs more than 80 full-time architects, designers and engineers.

Raymond E. Marchessault, Senior Mechanical Designer comes to Harriman's Auburn office with more than twenty-five years' experience in mechanical and HVAC design for hospitals and health care facilities. Most recently he was employed at Lindberg Engineering, Inc., in Augusta, Maine, where he worked on projects such as the Lahey Clinic, a one- million-square-foot hospital in Burlington, Mass, as well as numerous medical centers throughout Maine. Marchessault is a resident of Auburn, Maine.

Timothy R. Hart, Architectural Designer in Harriman's Portland office, holds a Master of Architecture degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. While there, he was awarded the AIA-Henry Adams Merit Award for Excellence in the Study of Architecture. In addition, he was an invited member of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society and the Tau Sigma Delta National Honor Society for Architecture and the Applied Arts. From 1984 to 1998, he served as co-owner of Timiran, Inc., an interior design retail chain based in Santa Cruz, Calif. Hart lives in Portland.

Jeremie Briggs, Electrical Drafter, specializes in CAD drawing and is currently contributing to Harriman projects for Scarborough High School, Biddeford Middle School and Exeter (New Hampshire) High School. Briggs works in Harriman's Auburn office. Prior to joining Harriman he was employed at Lindberg Engineering and the City of Augusta Engineering Bureau. Briggs is a 2000 graduate of Hall Dale High School in Hallowell, Maine, and the Capital Area Technical Center, Augusta, Maine. He is a resident of Farmingdale.

Matthew R. LaPierre serves as a Civil Designer and Drafter, drafting and coordinating site development drawings in Harriman Associates' civil engineering department. He is involved in numerous projects at Harriman including Scarborough High School Community Park, Biddeford Middle School and Androscoggin Home Health & Hospice . Proficient in AutoCAD, LaPierre holds an Associate Degree in Computer-Aided Drafting from Northern Maine Technical College and is a certified AutoCAD Technician. LaPierre, is a native of Van Buren, Maine, and now resides in Auburn.

Nathaniel H. Smith, Civil Designer, is a site designer and Engineer-in-Training in Harriman's Auburn office. He is currently working on Scarborough High School Community Park, Biddeford Middle School and Androscoggin Home Health & Hospice. Before coming to Harriman, Smith was employed by the Augusta Sanitary District as an engineering assistant. He received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering from the University of Maine, Orono, Maine, where he received the ASCE Student Member of the Year in 2000 and was a member of several engineering honor societies. Smith resides in Auburn.

Jonathan M. Hicks, Architect Intern, is a drafting and graphics designer in Harriman's Auburn location. An Accredited Professional in Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), he is currently on the team of conceptual designers working on the 330,000-square-foot Exeter (New Hampshire) High School project. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University and studied in Florence, Italy. Hicks resides in Westbrook.

Harriman Associates provides architecture and engineering design services for education, government, commercial and health care clients throughout New England from offices in Auburn and Portland, Maine, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The sixth-oldest design firm in the country, award-winning and nationally recognized Harriman Associates has been building communities since 1870.

June 2003

New Kennebunk Elementary School will be filled with imaginative details

Children in Kennebunk will have company for lunch at the new elementary school when it opens in fall 2004: Rabbits playing hopscotch. Moose flying kites. Squirrels on a tree swing.

Whimsical silhouettes of these and three other animals at play will sit between the windows in the cafeteria of the new building. Made of colorful vinyl squares, 30 inches by 30 inches, the silhouettes are one expression of the theme that guided the design: Celebrate the Wonder of Being a Child.

Groundbreaking for the new $12 million school will be held Friday, June 27, with shuttle buses running from Kennebunk High School to the Alewife Road site from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and returning to the high school from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Harriman Associates, a full-service architecture and engineering firm in Auburn and Portland, designed the school. Eckman Construction of Bedford, New Hampshire, is the general contractor. Construction is expected to be complete by fall 2004.

Three 200-student "villages"
Designed to fit the "schools-within-a-school" concept, the new facility will have three "villages" for 200 students each and will have room for K-3 students who now attend Park Street and Cousens schools. The villages are carefully planned so that the woods on the site can be seen, emphasizing a connection with nature.

The school is designed with the child in mind. "Each village has a distinct character and everything is scaled down to reflect what an elementary school child would see," said Daniel W. Cecil, AIA, a partner at the firm and leader of the educational design studio. Harriman Associates worked closely with staff and parents at both schools to develop the design. "We defined the body of the building, but we needed their help with the soul of the building," he added.

Inspriational quotations
Six inspirational quotations selected by the school staffs will appear on friezes throughout the building. Two were developed by the staffs, including the one that will be in the main lobby: Look through the eyes of a child to see the wonders of the world.

As part of the groundbreaking ceremony, attendees will form a large "KES" in the field and aerial photos will be taken. Each person will receive a pre-labeled plastic bag to take a piece of the groundbreaking gravel home as a souvenir.

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