Freeport Community Center

Freeport, Maine

15,200 SF

SSA was selected to help the town of Freeport unite seven civic organizations under one roof. Our charge was to design a new building that connected two historic houses owned by the town and create a unified Community Center.

To get started we did extensive programming with the various user groups, including teens, elders, and social service agencies, determining each of their space needs and long term goals. Budget constraints meant creating multi purposes spaces wherever possible. The project involved both renovation and new construction. We designed a facility that integrates with the town\'s architectural history and yet has its own unique features. Our goal for the project was to design a high performance, environmentally sensitive building. Design included a green roof, daylighting controls, and light shelves.

Partners:

Structural: Becker Structural Engineers

Mechanical: Bennett Engineering

Contractor: Warren Construction Group

Awards

2007 Historic Preservation Award

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