What’s special about the team creating Verdante? For starters, they’re local, experienced, and passionate. The four companies that comprise the Verdante team have worked together before and share an intense commitment to creating the finest urban living spaces in the heart of Portland. They draw from their collective acquired knowledge and extensive research to create stunning homes that truly enhance people’s lives. And they’re deeply involved in the greater community through their support of the arts, economic development, and nonprofits in the city and state.
The Developers
NewHeight Group
NewHeight Group is a Maine-based real estate development and services firm with decades of experience in the residential (both affordable and market-rate), hotel, office, and retail industries. More than a company, it’s a group of people committed to elevating lifestyles, transforming communities, and, ultimately, making Maine an even better place to live.
Founders Chip Newell and Susan Morris created 118 on Munjoy Hill when they moved to Portland, demonstrating their ability to seamlessly combine day-to-day functionality with aesthetic beauty in condominium design. Joining NewHeight Group since are Erin Cooperrider and Emily McConnell who share NewHeight’s passion for outstanding residential design and the best of urban living. The results are strikingly attractive and eminently practical homes – not to mention homebuyer confidence and enduring home value.
The Architect
Archetype
Since 1983, Archetype Architects has developed an extensive portfolio of building projects in Maine. The 14-person commercial architectural firm specializes in housing developments and takes immense pride in designing urban infill projects on the Portland peninsula.
The Archetype team finds overcoming the complexities of designing modern, creative, energy-efficient buildings in an historic city rewarding and has met with great success. NewHeight Group chose Archetype as the architect for Verdante based on the firm’s approach to design as an exercise in creative problem solving.
David Lloyd and Virginie Stanley, the principal architects on Verdante, offer decades of architectural experience and innovation. Lloyd is a resident of Munjoy Hill and designed the trio of condominiums in which he resides.
The Construction Management
Wright-Ryan
Proudly a 100% employee-owned company, Portland-based Wright-Ryan has delivered construction services of the highest professional standard to clients throughout northern New England for more than 30 years. Multi-family residences and custom homes are a specialty for the firm.
NewHeight Group chose Wright-Ryan as the builder for Verdante based on its dedication to quality workmanship, unsurpassed attention to detail, and commitment to sustainable building practices. Wright-Ryan’s longstanding history at the forefront of sustainable building practices, including dozens of LEED certified buildings, will ensure Verdante is built using state-of-the-art construction techniques that offer the latest energy-efficient features.
The Partnering Agency
Vitalius
Brit Vitalius of Vitalius Real Estate Group is the listing agent for Verdante. Vitalius is a boutique agency on Portland’s East End with expertise in single-family, multi-family, and commercial real estate and specializing in the burgeoning condo market in Portland. The Vitalius team works diligently to make sure clients have a smooth, professional, and fun purchasing experience.
Note: NewHeight Group handles sales of Verdante Condos in house, providing prospective buyers direct access to the development team. NewHeight Group has offices in the India Street neighborhood. Direct Verdante Condos inquiries to NewHeight Group by email on the contact page or call 207-536-0821.