Patrick Simmons

Patrick Simmons, partner at Martin Simmons Sweers Architects Inc., in Kitchener, Ontario, has announced his retirement after more than three decades at the firm. Simmons joined the Canadian company in 1992 and became a partner two years later, quickly impacting the studio’s mission of thoughtful design through collaboration and community building. His career is marked by unique design aesthetic, innovation and dedication to architecture, according to MSSA. A medium-sized general architectural practice, MSSA focuses on residential, mixed use and corporate projects. The firm specializes in corporate office buildings for technology sector companies, urban infill and mixed-use developments, and sustainable design and energy–efficient projects.