Updated: From the earliest conversations to putting the finishing touches on one of our recent projects, we hadn’t the slightest notion that the architects would win the 2024 Home of the Year as well as the Architectural: Modern awards for this home design.

Subsequently, the project also won an Award of Merit in the ABC Excellence in Construction Awards for Residential over $1 million. We share our most recent press release:

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Meridian Construction’s Modern Estate Project Wins Multiple Prestigious Awards

Gilford, NH – November 1, 2024 – Meridian Construction has announced that its Modern Estate project on Lake Winnipesaukee has garnered three prominent awards, solidifying its reputation for excellence in luxury residential construction. The sprawling lakeside compound recently received the 2024 New Hampshire Home Design Awards for Home of the Year and Architectural Design: Modern, as well as the 2024 ABC New Hampshire/Vermont Excellence in Construction Merit Award. This achievement, along with the project’s recent feature articles in New Hampshire Home and New England Home magazines, highlight the exceptional collaboration and execution behind this one-of-a-kind lakeshore home.

The property, a modern three-building family compound nestled in a peninsula on Lake Winnipesaukee, was praised for its innovative architectural design, thoughtful integration with the surrounding landscape, and superior construction quality. New Hampshire Home described the estate as “a contemporary haven that marries luxury with the natural beauty of its lakefront setting,” and highlighted the unique challenges Meridian Construction overcame to achieve the seamless aesthetic and structural integrity of this complex build.

This all-season residence stands as a testament to contemporary design blended seamlessly with the natural landscape. Designed by renowned architects, Marcus Gleysteen Architects, in collaboration with Blue Hour Design, and landscape design by Greg Lombardi Design, the home features architectural elements that maximize views of the lake and surrounding mountains while maintaining a sleek, modern aesthetic. Large glass facades, robust materials, and boldly welcoming interiors characterize this award-winning design.

“This project represents some of our best work, showcasing how a client’s vision, an architect’s creativity, and a committed construction team can come together to create something truly remarkable,” stated Tim Long, President of Meridian Construction. “Our team worked tirelessly to balance the challenges of a unique peninsula site with the client’s need to use the property throughout the year. We met the challenge of creating a stately home that harmonizes perfectly with the Lake Winnipesaukee shoreline environment.”

Meridian Construction’s commitment to innovation and quality control, including dedicated project management and technology-enabled scheduling practices, was instrumental in delivering this project on time and within budget. The firm’s collaborative approach, combined with adaptability in overcoming supply chain challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, underscores Meridian’s dedication to bringing complex architectural visions to life despite facing headwinds.

Pushing the Creative Boundaries

The main house features an open-concept layout that offers a fluid connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, essential for lakefront living. Advanced environmental technologies were integrated to ensure that the home is both energy-efficient and environmentally sensitive.

The designer’s vision was to create a space that feels both expansive and intimate, a sanctuary that connects the occupants with the lake, the sky and each other. Meridian Construction was pivotal in realizing this vision. Decades of expertise in navigating the complexities of lakeshore construction allowed them confidence to push the boundaries of design and functionality.

Winning Attributes

One award judge commented, “With its thoughtful massing and harmonizing interiors, this home is confident and playful, bold and inviting. Out of a group of highly designed homes, this home and its setting stand out.”

The property was constructed with meticulous attention to details. The senior-level craftsmanship of true artisans not only fulfilled the architectural goals but also ensured that the home would stand as a lasting contribution to New Hampshire’s architectural heritage. It also reaffirms the company’s position as a leader in the construction of fine properties in New Hampshire.

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Gilford, New Hampshire – October 14, 2021:  Meridian Construction served as general contractor for the construction of a 17,000 sq ft multipurpose facility for 150-year-old St. Patrick Academy in Portsmouth, NH. The Certificate of Occupancy was granted August 16, 2021 and on September 8, the school held a grand opening ceremony attended by students, staff, family. Also present were representatives from Meridian Construction, architectural firm Oak Point Associates and Altus Engineering.

Designed by Oak Point Associates, St. Sebastian Hall boasts classrooms, locker rooms, arts areas and a multisport facility for basketball, volleyball, futsal, tennis and more. As experts in modern school construction with several notable projects to their name, Meridian Construction was the ideal construction management firm to partner with the architects at Oak Point.

Understanding that school buildings are the places where students need to grow and thrive, Meridian Constructions puts industry innovations into place to create spaces that empower not just today’s thinkers and doers, but our future’s as well. For St. Patrick Academy, it’s about nurturing the development of mind, body and spirit.

St. Patrick’s needed a gymnasium, but they needed more than that. As a growing school responsible for the academic, physical and spiritual education of close to 100 students from kindergarten through grade eight, they couldn’t devote their budget or physical footprint to a single-purpose space. They needed builders who excel at mixed-use spaces. Meridian Construction built St. Sebastian Hall to fulfill multiple needs. The building expands the school in size and scope by adding flexible teaching and core space. The space also allows for musicals and performing arts, plus STEM, robotics and coding. After the close of each school year, it will provide a central location to host summer programming.

Modern building design and construction techniques produced an energy-efficient facility that uses radiant-heated floors and ingenious ventilation to maintain a comfortable atmosphere. Care was put into creating spaces with diffused natural lighting for the mental and physical well-being of the building’s occupants.

After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Tim Long, president of Meridian Construction, said, “It’s a proud moment today here in Portsmouth, with the building of St. Sebastian Hall for St. Patrick Academy. It’s an amazing design and facility that I think will stand here for the test of time and build all kinds of young people going forward.”

St. Sebastian Hall was the product of a community effort made possible by St. Patrick Academy’s Hope for Tomorrow Foundation, which raised funds for the new building. And now, that community is blessed with a modern, multifunction, highly efficient new facility that resulted from the inspired design of Oak Point combined with the talented and skilled execution of Meridian Construction’s team.

News Contact:

Tim Long

President, Meridian Construction

tim@meridiannh.com | (603) 527-0101 Ext. 106

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Anyone who has made the mistake of “biting off more than they can chew” would gladly avoid suffering the consequences of making the mistake again. Of course, it’s difficult to say “no” to new business opportunities that knock.

Architecturally unique homes and commercial building projects require special materials and attention to fine details that cannot be mass-produced or rushed through production. Never is the lack of resources or demand for expediency a reason to cut corners. Specially skilled subcontractors and craftsmen need to be available at the right times during various construction phases. Items like rare woods and custom metal fabrications take time to acquire.

Architect and Builder Collaboration

We decided many years ago that Meridian Construction’s growth had to be strategic in nature because spreading service and quality too thin will quickly erase any short term gains in project volume. We made a firm commitment to limiting the number of projects we handle at any given time. This would serve clients in the short term and our company in the long term.

Overstressing teams and missing project benchmarks for lack of capacity is never an option, and while we have had to turn potentially lucrative work away, following this principle serves our clients and employees best, as well as the many architects who work closely with us.

Our financial strength provides leverage in minimizing procurement lead times and cost premiums. This strong financial position gives Meridian the advantage in competitive labor situations and tight supply markets.

Architect Vision Made Real

Achieving the architect’s vision and the owner’s goals takes advanced planning as well as having relationships with the right specialty contractors needed to meet quality expectations. Design architects are invited to keep in contact with our teams during all project phases. The improvements we sometimes make together, even while the job is progressing, have delighted our clients on several occasions.

We’ll offer an example. The ability to first deconstruct and then reconstruct a family’s summer estate with reclaimed structure and materials into a mansion on a prized Lake Winnipesaukee property was made possible in a few short seasons because of Meridian’s business model.

The architect’s continuous collaboration during construction kept the design vision clear and resulted in the owner writing to us, “We are enchanted with this home, and cannot thank you enough for assembling the team of professionals who brought our dream to life. You and Meridian have been a pleasure to work with from beginning to end…”

If you are an architect concerned about achieving your design vision on an important project, we invite you to have a conversation with us to see if you and your clients can leverage our strategic approach to quality building execution. Feel free to contact Tim Long or Dave McDonald at (603) 527-0101.

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