We’re pleased to have recently installed the work of Maine landscape photographer Charlie Widdis throughout Luminato. Widdis is a fine art landscape photographer living in Westbrook, Maine. He is a graduate of USM and has been photographing images of landscapes for over a decade. His work can be found in galleries throughout New England. “For me the focus is on capturing dramatic images that border on the surreal. My passion is to embed the emotions I felt when viewing the […]

It was impressive to watch the Carlisle SynTec Systems team install the green roof system at Luminato. Starting with a high quality water-proofing and root repellant system, they then installed a drainage system, filter cloth, a lightweight soil, and finally, the plants. The plants selected for the roof consist of several varieties of sedum—chosen for their ability to withstand and moderate the heat of summer as well as help insulate in winter. In the coming years, the patchwork of plant life […]

All 24 homes at Luminato are under contract – four months before construction is slated for completion later this summer. This may be a record for a condo project of this size in Portland with 100% of buyers making a decision before setting foot in the unfinished building or being able to enter their home. What caught the interest of buyers? Here’s what we heard: Access to shared amenities, including a guest roomfor out-of-town visitors, a lounge in which to hang out or […]

In their quest to understand who is opting for condo living in Portland, developer NewHeight Group surveyed the 24 owners of the sold-out Luminato Condos project. The findings were surprising, and in stark contrast to a general  perception that condo buyers fit a stereotypical mold. Here are three myths set straight about condo living in Portland – at least at Luminato.   Condo buyers are an aging and retired population. Luminato buyers represent a vibrant, working population. In fact, two-thirds of the buyers own or work […]