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Bélanger Salach Architecture
Bélanger Salach Architecture (also known as BSA) is a bilingual[1], full-service[2] architectural firm located in Sudbury, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1964 by Arthur Townend along with his partner John Stefura[3]. Since its founding, it has been involved in the design of numerous buildings within the landscape of Sudbury[4]. The firm specializes in a diverse range of architectural projects, including recreational, healthcare, educational, and toursim facilities[2]. Their expertise extends beyond Sudbury, contributing to the design of various facilities across Ontario and even internationally[2]. The firm is led by Louis Bélanger and Amber Salach, who are both senior partners of the firm[5]. Bélanger Salach approaches architecture with a deep understanding of the local culture, harmonizing functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability, while utilizing each site to its full potential[6][7]. The trajectory of the firm has been shaped by numerous collaborations with architectural firms throughout the years, contributing to a diverse portfolio and sustained growth[2][8]. Over the years, Bélanger Salach has garnered numerous awards and recognition for their architectural works with the most recent being the 2023 Architecture Press Release Awards for Place de Arts and two awards from the 16th edition of the Grands Prix du Design Awards in 2023 for Place des Arts[9].
Notable Awards
- 2023 Architecture Press Release Awards (Place des Arts in collaboration with Moriyama Teshima Architects)[10]
- Two 2023 16th edition of the Grands Prix du Design Awards (Place des Arts in collaboration with Moriyama Teshima Architects)[9]
- 2021 Wood Works Northern Ontario Excellence Award (Laurentian University Student Centre in collaboration with Gow Hastings Architects)[11]
- 2019 Company of the Year recipient of the Bell Business Excellence Award[12]
- 2018 Sudbury Design Award for (Laurentian University Student Centre in collaboration with Gow Hastings Architects)[13]
- 2018 Sudbury Design Award (Place Des Arts Du Grand Sudbury)[14]
- 2017 Ontario Wood Works Institutional Wood Design Award under $10M (St. David Catholic Elementary School)[15]
- 2017 OAA Landmark Award (Fielding Memorial Chapel of St. Mark)[16]
- 2016 Sudbury Design Award (Northern Water Sports Centre)[17]
References
- ^ "Architectural Tour of Works by Arthur Townend". Ontario Association of Architects (OAA). 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c d "Laurentian University Student Centre, a Comfortable Place to Both be Productive and to Socialize". The Plan. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Ramsay Best, Janna (2002). The Architectural Imagination of S. Arthur Townend. Ottawa: National Library of Canada. pp. 84–85. ISBN 9780612612969.
- ^ Sudbury.com Staff (Mar 20, 2006). "Architect leaves legacy in Sudbury". Sudbury.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "2023 Conference Speakers". Ontario Association of Architects (OAA). 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ Galvin, Terrance (November 1, 2022). "Under One Roof: Place des Arts, Greater Sudbury, Ontario". Canadian Architect. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "St David Elementary Catholic School". Wood Works Innovation Network. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Sudbury.com Staff (November 15, 2017). "Place des Arts Architects also Designed other Iconic Northern Ontario Buildings". Sudbury.com. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Sudbury.com Staff (October 8, 2023). "Place des Arts Receives International Acclaim for its Architecture". Sudbury.com. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Place des Arts Wins APR Urban Design & Architecture Award". Colliers Project Leaders. March 23, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Sudbury.com Staff (February 25, 2021). "Northern Buildings Lauded for Use of Wood". Sudbury.com. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Sudbury Star Staff (May 23, 2019). "Business Awards to be Given in Sudbury Today". The Sudbury Star. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Yallowega Bélanger Salach Architecture (December 7, 2018). "Laurentian University Student Centre". Sudbury Design Society. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury". Sudbury Design Society. December 7, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Ontario's Wood WORKS! Awards Announce 2017 Winners". Canadian Architect. November 8, 2017. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Sudbury Star Staff (April 23, 2017). "Sudbury Chapel Receives Recognition". The Sudbury Staff. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Salach, Amber (August 1, 2016). "Northern Water Sports Centre". Sudbury Design Society. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
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