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F or 65 years in Montreal and for 25 years in Vancouver, LaSalle College has been making career dreams come true. While LaSalle College Vancouver has been fuelling the growth of British Columbia's booming art, media, culinary and design industries, the Molnar Group, a Canadian family business, has spent the last 50 years creating beautifully finished homes across the Pacific Northwest. Together, they are building community in the most foundational way: education and homes. The impact is significant: The college has graduated over 20,000 learners and the Molner Group has completed more than 100 projects and built 8,400 homes. Now, they've brought their experience and skills to a capstone project: LaSalle College Vancouver's new campus. More than a school, LaSalle College Vancouver's campus will become a gathering place for students from around the world, and for designers and artists who want to be a part of the magic taking place in Vancou- ver's creative sector. MORE THAN A SCHOOL Both family-owned businesses were committed to building something special together. This building was crafted with insight from staff, students and architectural experts. It has met rigorous environmental standards through LEED, wellness certi- fication through FitWel and accessibility design with the Rick Hansen Foundation. This is the only higher education facility in Canada with all three certifications. LaSalle College Vancouver is a truly unique learning space that has a low car- bon footprint, is healthy for people, and is open and accessible to all abilities. Technology, active learning and social engagement come together in the 108,000-square-foot, seven-storey building, each level faceted in floor-to-ceiling glass. A sprawling atrium reveals an ultra- modern suspended classroom floating above the common area. A dual-purpose lecture theatre and sound stage will house digital film, gaming and film classes, while serving as the ideal stage for welcoming the next cohort of creatives, graduations and unforgettable events. A gaming lounge in the learning commons will be the envy of gamers across Canada. The campus will boast several maker- spaces and a seventh-floor rooftop medita- tion garden featuring Indigenous art and where the culinary department's budding chefs will grow their own herbs, fruits and vegetables to harvest and prepare in the campus's fine-dining restaurant. STUDENTS AT THE CENTRE OF DESIGN Scheduled for completion in 2024, the new campus will be more than just state-of-the art. It is a place two Canadian, family- owned businesses have transformed the future of creative education. Future artists, designers, entrepreneurs and visionaries everywhere: "Welcome home". Whether you're dreaming of designing games, fashion, inspired interiors or com- pelling graphics; getting into the magic of the film industry; creating culinary delights; producing the next chart-topping single; or becoming known for your own incredible restaurant one day, this could be where your creative future begins. An admissions expert is ready to help you take your next steps. Creative Education in British Columbia LaSalle College Vancouver and the Molnar Group have partnered to build Vancouver's most state-of-the-art creative industries campus. sponsored report Visit lasallecollegevancouver.com or scan the QR code to learn more. @LaSalleCollegeVancouver @lasallevancouver Created by Canada Wide Media in partnership with La Salle College Vancouver