Puffin Arrives in Casco Bay Ferry Terminal

Casco Bay Lines — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:44:10 +0000

On Wednesday, February 24th, Bernard Langlais’ Puffin was installed in the Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal as approved by the Board of Directors. Puffin is on loan to Casco Bay Lines from the City of Portland. Puffin was made in 1976 by Bernard Langlais and is made out of painted wood. The sculpture was generously donated to the City of Portland by Ann Wauldron, who wanted it placed where many people would be able to see it. Several other Langlais sculptures can be seen around Portland: The Standing Bear is at Ocean Gateway, Elephant and Acrobatic Dogs are the Main Library branch and Lion’s Head is at the Peaks Island Library branch. Playing Bears is at the Jetport and there are three groups of Birdhouse Heads at each of the High Schools-Portland High School, Deering High School and Casco Bay High School. For more information on Bernard Langlais, click here.

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Casco Bay Ferry Terminal Wins 2014 New England American Institute of Architects Design Award

Casco Bay Lines — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 19:40:51 +0000

The recently completed Casco Bay Ferry Terminal was recognized with a 2014 American Institute of Architects New England Design Award in Providence, Rhode Island on Saturday September 27th. There were over 250 entries and the Casco Bay Ferry Terminal was the only entry north of Boston to be commended for its design excellence.

The number of people using the Casco Bay Island Transit District’s terminal facility has more than doubled since the original terminal was built in 1988. Now nearly a million people use the ferry services passing through the terminal each year going to the Casco Bay islands, touring Casco Bay or sightseeing along the waterfront.

A shift in the location of the primary gates, increased freight to the islands, and a need for marine and site improvements spurred the development of a Master Plan for the terminal building and site in 2011. Working closely with the architects, Scott Simons Architects, and its engineers, the Casco Bay Island Transit District planned Phase One improvements to significantly improve the terminal facility for island commuters while making much needed repairs to the facility’s infrastructure. The new waiting room and renovated terminal building opened in July 2014. Phase Two, which primarily addresses site improvements, is planned to start in 2015.

The project team that worked on the renovation project includes: Scott Simons Architects, Landry/French Construction Company, Site/Civil Engineer: Woodard & Curran, Structural Engineer: Becker Structural Engineers, MEP Engineer: Allied Engineering, Inc., Marine Engineer: Fay, Spofford & Thorndike, Geotechnical Engineer: Haley & Aldrich, Lighting Designer: Peter Knuppel, and Mural Designer: Casady Design.

Comments:

“ This defines the best of Maine” – Senator Susan Collins

“…a transformation from something ordinary into something extraordinary. This is a lifeline to the Casco Bay Islands.” Peter Butler, FTA, DOT

“It’s an open area, it’s light, and there’s a lot more room. It’s really become a destination, not just a transit stop.” Hank Berg, Casco Bay Lines General Manager

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Puffin Arrives in Casco Bay Ferry Terminal

Casco Bay Ferry Terminal Wins 2014 New England American Institute of Architects Design Award