Business Details
Trusted Architectural Solutions in Portland, ME
Established in 1870, our firm has built a legacy of integrating architectural innovation with engineering excellence. Our collaborative approach brings together multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges for clients in commercial, educational, healthcare, and municipal sectors. Guided by core values of community, sustainability, and transformation, we deliver designs that enhance environments and foster human well-being.Our practice emphasizes open communication, inclusivity, and technical expertise across architecture, civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering disciplines. With offices in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, we combine 150+ years of experience with modern methodologies to create resilient, high-performing spaces tailored to client missions.
Services
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Highlights and features
- Our LEED-certified professionals have delivered projects across 15+ market sectors since 1870
- Integrated architecture and engineering teams collaborate on every project
- Sustainability-focused approach reduces environmental impact by 30-40%
- Specialized expertise in complex municipal infrastructure and K-12 education facilities
- Proven success in navigating regulatory permitting processes across Northern New England
Associations and certifications
- LEED
What people say
Transformative re-imagining
Professionalism
Complex information clarity
Community pride
Engaging environment
Services
Architecture
Our architectural practice combines historical expertise with modern innovation to create contextually appropriate spaces. Specializing in commercial, educational, and healthcare facilities, we prioritize community impact through sustainable materials selection, daylight optimization, and universal accessibility. Our process integrates client vision with technical feasibility studies to deliver buildings that enhance user experience while meeting evolving regulatory standards across Northern New England.
Civil Engineering
We provide comprehensive civil engineering solutions for municipal and private infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans stormwater management, site planning, and environmental permitting for educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and industrial parks. With proven success in regulatory compliance and site master planning, we deliver resilient infrastructure that supports community growth while minimizing ecological impact through innovative grading and drainage solutions.
Interior Design
Our interior designers create functional, aesthetically compelling environments for workplaces, educational settings, and healthcare facilities. Focusing on human-centric design, we optimize spatial layouts to enhance productivity and well-being. The team specializes in brand-driven retail environments and sustainable material selection, ensuring interior spaces align with organizational missions while maintaining compliance with accessibility standards and building codes.
Landscape Architecture
We design resilient outdoor environments that balance ecological stewardship with functional requirements. Our landscape architects create multi-use spaces for educational institutions and municipal facilities through site analysis, plant selection, and sustainable drainage solutions. Projects emphasize stormwater management integration, native vegetation preservation, and accessibility improvements that strengthen community connections to the built environment.
Electrical Engineering
Our electrical engineering services focus on energy efficiency and system reliability for commercial and institutional buildings. We design power distribution networks, emergency backup systems, and smart lighting controls that reduce energy consumption by up to 35%. The team specializes in arc flash analysis, hazardous location solutions, and renewable energy integration for healthcare facilities and research institutions requiring continuous operation capabilities.
People
Mark D. Lee
Chief Executive Officer
Principal and CEO leading strategic growth initiatives while maintaining the firm's 150-year legacy of design excellence and community-focused architecture.
James C. Fortin
Chief Operations Officer
Executive leader managing day-to-day operations with expertise in optimizing engineering workflows and client service delivery systems.
Lisa D. Sawin
Principal
LEED-certified architect specializing in sustainable healthcare facility design with national recognition for innovative medical center projects.
David W. Story
Principal
Licensed engineer leading major infrastructure projects with a focus on structural integrity and long-term durability in municipal facilities.
Mark Burnes
Principal
Senior architect directing complex educational facility projects emphasizing safety, accessibility, and adaptive learning environments for K-12 institutions.
Questions
What industries does Harriman Associates specialize in?
We focus on architecture and engineering for educational institutions, healthcare facilities, municipal projects, and commercial developments across Northern New England.
How does Harriman Associates approach sustainable design?
Our sustainability strategy includes energy-efficient systems, local material sourcing, and stormwater management solutions tailored to reduce environmental impact by 30-40%.
What differentiates Harriman Associates's services?
Our integrated architecture-engineering teams collaborate across disciplines to solve complex challenges with proven success in regulatory permitting and community engagement.
Can Harriman Associates handle large-scale projects?
Yes, we've completed over $200M municipal projects including Edward Little High School and Maine Maritime Academy facilities since our 1870 founding.
What geographic areas are served?
We primarily serve Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts with local offices in Portland, Auburn, Portsmouth, and Boston.
