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For Immediate Release

November 19, 2014

Marc Blanger Heads Up New Halifax Office of AldrichPears Associates


Vancouver, BC, November 19, 2014 AldrichPears Associates (APA) announces the
appointment of Marc Blanger as Associate and Manager of APAs new studio in Halifax,
Nova Scotia.
This is a homecoming for Marcbefore moving to Halifax with his young family he was an
exhibit designer at APAs Vancouver studio for seven years. His outstanding projects
included Denali National Park and Preserve Visitor Center in Alaska, the Santa Cruz
Museum of Natural History in California and TELUS World of Science in Edmonton.
In Halifax, Marc worked at Form:Media, where he spent seven years building a strong
interpretive planning and design division. He honed his skills working for Atlantic clients such
as the Army Museum at Halifax Citadel, the Illusuak Cultural Centre in Nain, Nunatsiavut,
Parks Canadawith numerous Park and National Historic Sitesand for the Department of
Fisheries and Oceans at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre.
Marcs unique talents include the ability to take enthusiastic interest in shaping big-picture
ideas while maintaining an exacting eye for detail. He is a trusted advisor who involves
stakeholders in the creative process and leads teams of creative individuals to communicate
each projects vision. His designs are always imaginative, meaningful and dynamic.
APA has a really focused interpretive planning and exhibition design team. Theyve been
leading the field for 35 years, said Marc. As Manager of APAs new Halifax studio, Im
excited to bring that expertise to the East Coast and introduce it to new clientele out here. I
also want to introduce APA to the East Coasts stories and project opportunities its a
good fit.
Its great to be working with Marc again said Isaac Marshall, Principal of APA. We have
kept in close contact since he moved to Halifax and now that we are seeing so much interest
in Atlantic Canada the timing is perfect to welcome Marc back into the fold. We are proud to
be investing in Nova Scotia Marc will certainly enable us to better serve all our clients in
Eastern Canada.
About AldrichPears Associates
AldrichPears Associates is a Vancouver-based firm that provides interpretive planning and
exhibit design services to museums, science centers, zoos, and interpretive centers.
Serving an international clientele, the firm plans and creates compelling and entertaining
visitor experiences that captivate the imagination and invite lifelong learning.
www.aldrichpears.com
Contact Info:
Marc Blanger
mbelanger@aldrichpears.com
902-219-2958

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