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Cover Story: Saltz Michelson: Celebrating 42 Years of Architectural Success

Continued from page 1 everything in between except custom lem solve and design.” “Every healthcare project is important
homes. Its work include social architectur- When asked what distinguishes his firm and notable,” says Michelson. “Our firm
son to rush right into it,” recalls al projects, government projects, addiction from the competition, Michelson says it’s has immense pride in designing the facili-
Michelson. recovery centers, schools, offices and the people. ties that improve the application of health-
That got a hearty laugh from Saltz and emergency operations centers. “Our people are our greatest asset and care to the people of South Florida in cre-
the two hit it right off. They discovered “Our projects have a reputation for what makes us unique,” he says. “Our per- ative and high performing buildings. It’s
they shared similar work ethics and back- quality and value,” says Michelson. sonalities and experience come out in wonderful to work on projects that
grounds. Michelson was immediately The success of the firm for the last 42 every project we work on. By being our- respond to such an important community
hired and gradually rose in the ranks as years and its future success is by virtue of selves, we are our most creative, dedicated, need.”
the firm grew. He became a junior partner its drive for quality, creativity, and a pas- proactive, and try to lead instead of follow. Looking ahead, Michelson notes that
in 1990 and finally named president of the sion for its work and the people it meets. We try to be our client's trusted adviser, the firm’s future is strong and it has multi-
firm in 2017. “We compete successfully with our not only a hired architect.” ple shareholders and leaders with similar
Today, Michelson says that he enjoys national peers, have been published in Staying abreast of industry issues is also visions.
working in a job that allows him to be cre- national magazines and always strive to critical for the firm. In fact, Michelson “As a firm, we are always looking
ative and artistic every day while respond- improve,” says Michelson. “People who recently became the 28th board certified toward the future, ensuring we are techno-
ing to community needs. work with us understand they have an healthcare architect in Florida and the logically current and are constantly learn-
“I can physically see and touch the final advocate and partner in each and every only working AHCA architect in South ing about new products and business
product of my work,” he says. “I see peo- project.” Florida. It’s a credential that he is proud to trends so that we remain a relevant force in
ple admire it from a distance or be success- Saltz Michelson’s key strategy is sim- have achieved and knowledge that he is South Florida architecture,” he says. “We
ful within the facility while using it effi- ple—to perform hard work, have passion keen to share with his clients. In addition, embrace our new generation of people and
ciently to obtain the intended results. It’s for its projects, provide a quality product, he is involved with the local AIA and says the different perspectives they bring to the
also wonderful to be in a profession and be and be responsible. that he enjoys mentoring and working firm with a unique perspective upon life
engaged with talented people and people “In addition, for our government proj- with the community's future architects. and business. Even in retirement, Mark
with a vision. Architecture is a very fulfill- ects, we strive to understand and respond Saltz Michelson has worked on a num- Saltz is still engaged with the firm and
ing profession.” to the process complexities of working on ber of local healthcare projects including: continues to be a mentor to all of us. Yes,
As a local architectural firm, Saltz government projects,” says Michelson. • Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital our future is bright.”
Michelson Architects create projects “No matter what, we remember we are in • Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation
which it believes improve the human a service business and become engaged Institute For more information on Saltz Michelson
experience in the community. With 26 with the people we work with and for. We • Multiple oncology centers, surgery Architects, visit www.saltzmichelson.com.
employees and 7 registered architects, the find success through collaboration; we lis- centers, urgent care and clinic projects and
firm works on a variety of project types ten and problem seek before we can prob- many medical offices
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