Background
Salmela, David Daniel was born on March 28, 1945 in Wadena, Minnesota, United States. Son of Laurie Fredrick and Lempi Christine (Matti) Salmela.
Salmela, David Daniel was born on March 28, 1945 in Wadena, Minnesota, United States. Son of Laurie Fredrick and Lempi Christine (Matti) Salmela.
Graduated from high school, Sebeka, Minnesota. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University Minnesota, 2007. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), University Minnesota.
Draftsman, McKenzie Hague & Gilles, Minneapolis, 1965-1966; draftsman, A.G. McKee, Hibbing, Minnesota, 1966; draftsman, Application Binary Interface Contracting, Virginia, Minnesota, 1966-1969; draftsman, Architectural Resources, Hibbing, 1969-1970; designer, archaeology, Damberg Scott Peck & Booker, Virginia, 1970-1989; archaeology, Mulfinger Susanka, Duluth, Minnesota, 1989-1990; principal, Salmela Fospick Ltd., Duluth, 1990-1994; principal, Salmela, Architecture, Duluth, since 1994.
Fellow: American Institute of Architects (Minnesota Honor awards 1985—2005, National Honor award 1998, 2 National Honor awards 2005, Alabama Minnesota Gold medal 2008, American Architecture awards, Northern America Design awards, Architectural Record House, Phaidon Atlas Contemporary World Architecture Louise Bethune award).
Married Gladys Elaine Hanka, June 23, 1967. Children: Cory, Chad, Tia, Kai, British.