Why Us

Visionary, Enduring Architecture

As a visionary studio, we are committed to bringing modern global architectural trends to a uniquely regional aesthetic and approach. Our buildings make a bold statement through quiet and refined design moments that endure.

We champion your vision throughout the design journey. Three partners spearhead our proven collaborative process across a dedicated team of in-house experts from various specialized disciplines.

Because We Listen, Our Architecture Speaks for Itself

We craft elegant, timeless spaces designed to serve your evolving needs. We’re flexible, open-minded, and we listen. Good architecture solves a problem. Listening helps us understand what’s required so we can reach a solution faster and more efficiently. Enriched collaboration gives us opportunities to apply our expertise and design something truly unique.

“[Martin Simmons Sweers] designs are innovative. They take the time to listen to the client’s needs and come up with some great designs.”

Ed Fasan, Killam REIT

Enriching the Communities We Serve

Context means a lot. What sets us apart is our dedication to enriching the communities we serve. Our designs interact with all elements to create lasting, harmonious, and meaningful experiences for owners, occupants, and the community.

What we offer:

  • Purpose-built Results: Every space we create is carefully honed to the highest level of sophistication and beauty through forward-thinking design to achieve your vision.
  • Efficient Construction Planning: Cutting-edge building visualization and modelling services redefine precision in the industry, setting the stage for efficient construction while offering unparalleled accuracy.
  • On Time and Within Your Budget: From small to large scale projects, our range of proven experience makes us highly adaptable and excellent at problem-solving, enabling us to overcome challenges and deliver on time and on budget. We have a deep knowledge of the design and construction process using industry advancements and practices.
  • Customized to Meet Your Needs: We collaborate across disciplines to tailor each project to your unique needs, following a customized approach rather than a prescriptive one.
  • Expert Guidance and Innovation: Decades of experience help us successfully navigate any project complexities you may have—from concept to build—to avoid challenges and offer innovative solutions.
  • Greater Collaboration and Communication: Our wide scope of in-house services and expertise stimulates collaboration and communication to drive creativity, efficiency, quality control, and cost savings.
  • Long-term Savings and Sustainability: Our environmentally responsible builds incorporate high performance elements to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions for long-term savings and healthier living and working environments.

“There’s a reason I have maintained a 25 year relationship with Patrick and his team. Whether it’s redeveloping historic properties, residential development, or office campuses, [Martin Simmons Sweers] can meet aggressive deadlines, oversee the sub-consultants, and provide a product we’re proud of.”

Randy Renouf
HIP Development

"The team from MSS has been an absolute pleasure. They’ve maintained open communication, actively listened to our needs and concerns, and collaborated closely with city staff to ensure all project requirements were met. The attention to detail and meticulous planning was evident throughout the project, ensuring that every aspect was carefully considered and well executed. We are looking forward to continuing working with them through construction and can’t wait to see the final product. Their professionalism, creativity, and commitment to delivering excellent results have been greatly appreciated, and we are thankful for the positive impact they have made on our project."

Heather Liddycoat
Manager, Project Delivery, Facilities Management, City of Kitchener

Interior Design Services

  • Preliminary Concept Designs
  • Interior Design Renderings and Presentation Materials
  • Floor Plans
  • Ceiling Plans and Floor Finish Plans
  • Lighting Plans (Reflected Ceiling Plans or RCPs)
  • Millwork Detailing
  • Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Planning, Schedules and Plans
  • Product Costing Analysis
  • Specifications
  • Value Engineering
  • Construction Drawings
  • Construction Contract Administration

View our award-winning portfolio featuring innovative designs across an array of clients and building types, including a broad mix of corporate, institutional/municipal, hotel and hospitality, multi-residential, interiors, and heritage and adaptive reuse development projects.

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