With 20 years of experience Chris is studio lead and participates in our most significant projects and efforts. Over the past decade Chris has developed a specialty in rehabilitating modern buildings including Lester B Pearson Building and 80 Elgin, both in Ottawa. He is also co-author of Building Resilience and curator and creator of the Capital Modern online building resource.

Mark has over 35 years of experience in Architecture, Urban Design and Conservation and is considered a leader in Eastern Ontario/Western Québec in these fields. Mark has co-led many key organizations supporting these fields, including former Director of APT, Co-Founder of ZNCC Zero Net Carbon Collaboration for Existing & Historic Buildings, and many more.

Originally from a small town in Alberta, Jason moved to Ottawa to study at Carleton University, where he completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in the History and Theory of Architecture and later completed his Master of Architecture graduate degree. These days, Jason is one of TRACE’s Existing Building Specialists with 5+ years in the Architecture and Construction Industry.

Originally from Great Britain, Rachel emigrated to Canada as a child. Worked for three years as Administrator for a 125-suite apartment complex in Pointe-Claire, QC. Worked for 23 years as General Manager for hotels in Rivière-du-Loup and Gatineau, QC and for two years as Regional Revenue Manager for 21 hotels throughout Québec. Joined TRACE architectures in 2018.