BIOGRAPHY

Jerome Markson’s firm and his approach to design have both evolved through more than 50 years in practice.

Jerome emerged from the University of Toronto School of Architecture in 1953 as a modernist in a city that remained steadfastly conservative and traditional.

After establishing his own office in 1955, Jerome quickly established a reputation based largely on his residences, with their distinctive clean, bold lines. As the firm began to earn a wider range of commissions – from institutional facilities to large-scale housing developments – its approach became more diverse and refined.

The practice itself underwent two other incarnations, as Markson Borooah Hodgson Architects (MBHA) and Markson Borooah Architects (MBA), but Jerome’s sense of design and his attention to detail have remained consistent throughout the decades.

Jerome has received many honours and awards: In 2001, he was the recipient of the Toronto Arts Award for Architecture and Design – Jerome's favourite award as a home town boy. He has also served on many juries for design competitions and awards.

In 2006, he returned to his roots as Jerome Markson Architect (JMA), enabling him to focus on what he does best: designing buildings that help define the fabric of the community.

Jerome Markson is a fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, as well as the Toronto Society of Architects, where he has served as president. He is also a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts.