Philip Trammell Shutze (August 18, 1890 – October 17, 1982)[1] was an American architect. He became a partner in 1927 of
Hentz, Adler & Shutze. He is known for his neo-classical architecture.
Designed the HM Patterson & son spring Hill chapel, 1020 spring Street Atlanta Georgia 30309, 1928
Biography
Shutze was born in
Columbus, Georgia to Sarah Lee (née Erwin) and Phillip Trammell Shutze.[1] He graduated with a
B.S. in architecture from
Georgia Tech in 1912, and Bachelor of Architecture from
Columbia University in 1913.[2] After winning the
Rome Prize in 1915 he spent several years in Europe studying European architecture before returning to Atlanta to work for the architectural firm of
Hentz, Reid and Adler.[3] Shutze thereafter designed many well-known buildings in the Atlanta area, becoming a partner of the company in 1927. He was a
Fellow of the American Academy in Rome. Shutze died in
Atlanta on October 17, 1982.
He "was also known for his important collection of porcelain, silver, furniture, rugs, and paintings", which is on display in the Swan House of the
Atlanta History Center. He is the subject of a signature, permanent exhibit at the
Atlanta History Center.[4][5]