Trace Chitwood

Trace Chitwood was born in Hawaii and raised in central Texas. He spent much of his time assisting his father with the family real estate business where he developed genuine interest in architectural history and design. The exposure to diverse eclectic works of architecture led to Trace’s self-initiated interest in learning about architecture. Trace earned his bachelor’s of Architecture from Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design at the University of Houston. He is passionate about the design process and learning from the past to craft stimulating architectural spaces. Among his extracurricular activities included volunteering as a docent for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Houston, volunteering for the Galveston Historic Foundation (GHF) and teaching watercolor classes within the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) at the University of Houston. May 2024, Trace graduated from The Catholic University of America with his Masters of Architecture with a classical concentration.

His Thesis, The Mausoleum of Arlington National Cemetery, won the classical concentration Director’s Award out of all the projects for the department. Trace exhibits his keen interest in architectural history and preservation on social media to exchange knowledge on a platform with countless others.