Education
University of Alberta, Indigenous Canada Course, ongoing
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), Criminal Justice & Criminology Certificate, ongoing
IDEO U, Insights for Innovation Certificate, 2019
IE University – IE School of Architecture & Design, Bachelor and Masters of Architecture, 2016
Professional Affiliations
Chartered Member: Royal Institute of British Architects
Member: Architects Registration Board (UK Registered Architect)
Chair of Allied Facilities: Canadian Academy of Architecture for Justice
Major Projects
Amica Lawrence Park
Brampton Courthouse Addition Phase 2 & Toronto Region Bail Centre
City of Toronto HSCIS Shelter Developments (4 Sites)
MAG Justice Centres
Milton Courthouse User Experience Hub & Secured Circulation System
Wilkinson Shelter Feasibility Study
Jacob Kummer
B.Arch., ARB, RIBA
Jacob is a registered architect in the UK who brings international experience from several industry-leading architectural firms to his role at Montgomery Sisam Architects. He joined the firm in 2021 with a rich and varied portfolio, including deep expertise in justice facility and courthouse programming, planning, and design. Since then, he has applied this knowledge to a range of community-serving projects, including housing for seniors and individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.
Through this work, Jacob has developed a strong understanding of design for vulnerable populations and the complex requirements needed to create safe, accessible, and inclusive environments that align with operational realities. He excels at identifying and resolving misaligned ideas, translating feedback into coherent, actionable solutions, and fostering constructive dialogue among diverse stakeholder groups. He believes that empathy and engagement with end users are essential to a project’s success.
Jacob takes pride in creating buildings that support and empower occupants, with a commitment to accessibility, equity, and social impact. He is actively deepening his knowledge of Canada’s First Peoples and the justice system through ongoing study and currently serves as Chair of Allied Facilities at the Canadian Academy of Architecture for Justice (CAAJ), where he works to advance excellence in the design of spaces at the intersection of justice, community, and essential services.