Sharon Ames
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Sharon Ames, Harriman
Sharon Ames, registered architect at Harriman, grew up in urban Pennsylvania with an immense appreciation of history and art. Her parents and extended family were craftsmen and artist, and it was from this influence she forged a passion for history, art, and architecture. Fortunate to travel to Europe with her family in the 1980’s, Sharon was particularly fascinated with Paris and its transformative blending of modern and baroque architecture.
Professional women encouraged Sharon to pursue a career in architecture starting with a high school friend’s mother, an architect and continuing under the guidance of the partners of a WBE owned design firm in New York. For the past 25 years, Sharon has followed her passion in historic restoration and building renovations working in New York and New England.
Sharon, the excavator!
At Harriman, Sharon is an associate and senior architect in the Portland, Maine office. Her role includes client interface, design, and technical development for a diverse portfolio of project types in the firm’s Higher Education Studio. Recently promoted to the Leadership team, as Associate, Sharon is eager to continue and expand her mentoring role. Sharon recognizes engagement of junior staff to support opportunities for their growth and gaining professional credentials as essential to Harriman’s mission.
Sharon enriches the Higher Education Studio with her expertise in building envelope evaluation, sustainable design, and the design of learning spaces. Sharon is extensively qualified as a design architect and project director. At Harriman her portfolio includes the University of New Hampshire, Dartmouth and Bates Colleges.
