We’re excited to announce the promotion of Samuel Forgue to Associate. Samuel, a senior leader and Civil Engineer, has been an integral part of the leadership and growth of the firm’s engineering practice. Sam brings to the leadership team a keen understanding of how to translate owner requirements into creative, sustainable and cost-effective solutions. […]
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Apr, 9
Harriman Appoints New CEO and COO
Auburn, ME – Architecture, engineering and planning firm Harriman appoints new CEO and COO, effective June 1, 2020. A new generation of leaders is poised to open an exciting chapter at Harriman. The integrated design services firm, which celebrates its 150th year in 2020, announced that the Board of Directors have appointed Mark Lee, […]
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Mar, 30
HARRIMAN’S RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC:
Harriman takes the safety and well-being of our employees, clients, consultants, contractors and communities seriously. Given the critical nature of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Harriman’s leadership has implemented remote work arrangements for all staff in our four offices. Harriman’s ongoing focus is to support our employees and their families during this difficult time while also providing […]
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Higher EducationHigher EducationHarriman brings its transformative architecture and engineering design to residence halls, classroom and laboratory buildings, and sports and student centers to campuses throughout New England.
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K-12 EducationK-12 EducationHarriman designs award winning schools that enhance traditional and non-traditional teaching methods, support team teaching, and provide intimate school-within-a-school environments.
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HealthcareHealthcareWith American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) certified staff we design environments for today’s changing medical delivery system, always sensitive to safety, security, and infection control.
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RetailRetailHarriman understands the intensive fast-paced world of retail design and designs buildings and building systems that help our clients succeed.
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CorporateCorporateFrom client fit-outs to new buildings, Harriman designs spaces that take into account the working patterns and well-being of our clients' most important resource, their people.
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New DevelopmentNew DevelopmentHarriman provides expertise in all phases of new development starting with fit studies and site design for speedier approvals through final building architecture and engineering.
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Civic + CulturalCivic + CulturalMunicipal and Non-Profit Clients are core to Harriman providing design services that build stronger communities.
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Science + ResearchScience + ResearchWe design research and laboratory environments that reconcile complex scientific requirements with the need for spaces that provide a collegial, stimulating environment for constant innovation.
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GovernmentGovernmentHarriman provides full-service planning, design and engineering services to state and federal agencies, from small-scale upgrades, additions and renovations to new multi-million dollar facilities.
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Historic Preservation
+ Adaptive ReuseHistoric Preservation
+ Adaptive ReuseWorking in New England affords many opportunities to preserve the region’s historic buildings while rethinking uses and adapting them to modern standards.
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ArchitectureArchitectureHarriman pursues creative partnerships to design relevant and innovative solutions to human needs.
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EngineeringEngineeringWith full service engineering - civil, mechanical, electrical and structural – Harriman delivers the varied expertise needed to optimize all building systems for unified, inspired solutions that reduce building costs.
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Urban DesignUrban DesignHarriman’s approach toward urban design consistently strives to create continuity for existing environments while providing new elements that meet contemporary needs.
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PlanningPlanningHarriman delivers the varied expertise needed in order to successfully “put places together” recognizing and linking relevant historic, cultural and environmental contexts.
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Landscape ArchitectureLandscape ArchitectureOrchestrating the landscape is an important element in refining and beautifying the built environment.
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Interior DesignInterior DesignOur interior design team is skilled at balancing function, durability, and aesthetics as we work with clients to create finished spaces.
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Sustainable DesignSustainable DesignOur philosophy is to design buildings that contribute to the well-being of its occupants, while reducing the operational energy costs and the environmental impacts.
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Apr, 9
Form-Based Zoning and
Form-Based CodesHarriman has established a leading role in New England in the preparation of Form-Based Codes and related hybrid codes that incorporate detailed urban design standards directly into land use and development regulations. Form-Based Codes originated as a method to plan and regulate new districts and communities. In New England, however, change typically occurs within existing […]
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Apr, 9
Conventional Zoning vs. Form-based Code
Conventional zoning has traditionally focused on the segregation of land-use types, permissible property uses, and the control of development intensity through simple numerical parameters (e.g., FAR, dwellings per acre, height limits, setbacks, parking ratios). Design guidelines may be used to supplement conventional zoning but are typically advisory. Development quality, scale and uses allowed in a […]
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Jun, 8
Designing for Dignity in Behavioral Healthcare Settings
Designing a mental health facility requires special considerations to protect the safety and dignity of patients in a fragile psychiatric state, and ensure the security of staff. Previously, designs restricted freedom and created institutional atmospheres focused on safety, further stigmatizing patients. Today, we recognize that providing both safety and dignity are not only possible, but […]
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May, 31
The New Academic Home on Campus
New approaches to learning at the university level has forever transformed the architecture of the traditional college library. Unlike libraries of old that were quiet and tranquil, the modern college library is a place for “content creation” for students to collaborate and exchange ideas and concepts. Libraries are essentially structures that deserve architecture commensurate with […]
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