About Us
A Thoughtful, Practical Partner from Idea to Occupancy
Dirigo Architectural Engineering is a Maine-based firm providing architectural design and project leadership for a wide range of project types. From early planning through design, coordination, and construction, we help clients move projects forward with clarity, confidence, and a practical understanding of what it takes to bring a vision to life.
Rooted in Maine. Experienced Across the Northeast.
Founded in 2009 and based in Scarborough, Maine, DirigoAE has contributed to hundreds of projects as far north as Fort Kent, ME, as far south as Princeton, NJ, as far west as Albany, NY and many points in between. Our team brings together design expertise, technical knowledge, and construction-focused project management to support clients through every stage of the process.
We approach each project with a high level of care, responsiveness, and accountability. That commitment has helped build long-term client relationships, with 86% of our work coming from repeat clients.
Design Expertise with a Broad Perspective
Our architectural design team provides construction documents and design insight across a diverse range of project types and industries. While our experience is firmly rooted in commercial work, we also bring extensive knowledge in custom residential design and historic preservation.
Successful projects require more than strong ideas alone. They require thoughtful execution, careful coordination, and a deep understanding of the codes and regulations that shape the built environment. Our team is experienced in applying accessibility, life safety, and energy code requirements to develop practical, well-resolved design solutions.
Mission Statement
"Dirigo's mission is one of unrelenting service to our clients. Our client's challenges are Dirigo's challenges, and we strive to find responsible solutions to these issues through creativity and expertise."
Our Team
Project Leadership That Carries Design Forward
Complementing our design team, our project management group helps guide projects from documentation into execution. Whether administering our own designs or serving as the Owner’s Representative or Owner’s Project Manager for clients, we provide clear communication, coordination, and oversight from bidding through punch list.
This owner-focused perspective allows us to support decision-making, align teams, and help keep projects moving forward in a way that reflects each client’s goals, schedule, and investment.
A Broader Building Perspective
In 2022, Dirigo AE became part of a family of companies that includes two construction firms, a property management firm, and a real estate development firm. This broader connection strengthens our understanding of the full building process and allows us to bring a more informed, coordinated perspective to every project.
Together, these aligned resources support a more seamless path from concept to completion — and ultimately, from idea to occupancy.
Why Clients Choose Dirigo
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Client-focused service grounded in responsiveness and trust
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Hundreds of projects across diverse sectors and building types
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Strong experience in both design and construction coordination
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Deep knowledge of commercial, residential, and historic projects
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Owner-side project leadership from bidding through closeout
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Long-term relationships reflected in an 86% repeat-client rate
Let’s Build What’s Next
We value the trust our clients place in us and the relationships that grow from successful work done well. Whether you are planning a new building, a renovation, an expansion, or the next phase of a larger vision, Dirigo AE is ready to help guide the process with thoughtful design, practical leadership, and lasting commitment.
We welcome the opportunity to show you what our team can do.