Kitchener Police Headquarters, 1958
MSS History
A Legacy at the Forefront of Design
Martin Simmons Sweers (MSS) Architects is a trusted name in Canadian architecture. Since its inception in 1946, our architecture practice has supported forward-thinking building owners and public sector developers as they take a confident step forward in exceptional design.
The evolution of this architecture within the region has been beautifully captured in the book 75 Years of Modern Architecture: From Barnett Rieder to Martin Simmons Sweers and explores the firm’s most notable local projects.
“We work hard to provide memorable and healthful places for our families and communities to live, work, and grow.”
Jason Sweers
Partner, Martin Simmons Sweers Architects
Partner, Martin Simmons Sweers Architects
MSS History Timeline of Projects
Modern (1948 - 1969)
- Eastwood Collegiate Institute, 1956
- Highland Road Baptist Church, 1958
- Kitchener Public Library, 1958
- Bank of Nova Scotia, 1962
- Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute, 1967
Late Modern (1969 - 1989)
- Bluevale Collegiate Institute, 1972
- Marsland Centre, 1974
- Centre in the Square, 1980
Post Modern (1989 - 2000)
- Region of Waterloo Administration Building, 1992
- Elgin Street Public School, 1995
- Saginaw Public School, 1997
- Kitchener Fire Department Headquarters, 1998
- Forest Heights Community Centre, 1999
- Kitchener Fire Station No. 2, 1999
New Modern (2000 - Current)
- St. Mary's High School, 2000
- Southall Residence, 2004
- Laurel Heights Secondary School (formerly Sir John A MacDonald Secondary School), 2005
- 582 Lancaster Street, A Grander View, 2009
- Agfa-Gevaaert Group Research and Development Office, 2009
- BlackBerry Northfield Drive Corporate Campus, 2010
- School of Accountancy and Finance, University of Waterloo, 2011
- 560 Westmount Road - BlackBerry Advanced Technology Group Facility, 2012
- Halwell Mutual Insurance, 2019
- 19 Regina Street, 2020
- Breithaupt Block Phase I, 2020
- Breithaupt Block Phase II, 2020
- 96 Grand/Tapestry Hall at the Gaslight District, 2021
- The Old Post Office Revitalization & Addition, 2023
- Breithaupt Block Phase III, 2024
