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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[9] and two awards from the 16th edition of the Grands Prix du Design Awards in 2023 for Place des Arts[10].
Notable Awards
- 2023 Architecture Press Release Awards (Place des Arts in collaboration with Moriyama Teshima Architects)[9]
- Two 2023 16th edition of the Grands Prix du Design Awards (Place des Arts in collaboration with Moriyama Teshima Architects)[10]
- 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 "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) - ^ 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) - ^ 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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