Jesse Klimitz
Principal

Jesse believes that architecture has the power to create more equitable, inclusive and meaningful experiences for everyone. His work brings together design, strategy and innovation, with a particular focus on improving how people of diverse ages, abilities and lived experiences engage with the built environment.

As a Principal and Business Director at BDP Quadrangle and Head of Human Space, Jesse guides strategic planning and oversees financial performance, operations and business development across the Toronto studio and broader North American region. Working closely with firm leadership, he helps align business priorities with long-term growth while also leading the global evolution of Human Space, BDP’s inclusive design practice focused on accessibility, wellness and human-centred design.

Jesse’s experience spans architecture, urban design, research, accessibility consulting, guideline development and community engagement across education, healthcare, housing, culture, sport and public-sector projects. His portfolio includes the City of Toronto Accessibility Design Guidelines, George Brown College’s Inclusive Design Guidelines, Campus Audits and Roadmap, the University of Waterloo Inclusive Physical Space Framework, the Pan/Parapan Am Games Athletes’ Village and Venues, and accessibility work supporting the University Health Network’s Integrated Facility Master Plan. His work combines evidence-based research with practical design strategies to help organizations create environments that are more responsive to the people and communities they serve.

An active voice in the architecture and real estate communities, Jesse regularly speaks and contributes to conversations around accessibility, health equity, neurodiversity and inclusive design. He serves on the International WELL Building Institute’s Health Equity Advisory Group and remains actively involved with the Urban Land Institute. His contributions to the profession were recognized with Construction Canada’s Emerging Leader Award in 2020.