TRA_20 is…
Research
Exhaustive knowledge and passion for Rome, always building on the past.
Design
Innovation, combined with pragmatism and project management skills.
Place
Unprecedented access to unforgettable places and people.
Sustainability
Ecologically-conscious architecture and urban design projects for public and private clients.
People
Local knowledge, local contacts in Rome and all of Italy.
Culture
Valuing Italy’s cultural heritage and keeping it alive with new energy.
Blog
Some recent place-making posts
Year, Next. Action.
Buon anno, happy new year, auguri, yada yada yada* and good riddance to 2020. Like most Italians we stayed home in the family, respecting the Covid-19 lockdown and the ban…
Goodbye Via Alessandrina
This post is a reflection on a road which from the 16th century until recently traversed the Imperial Fora in central Rome. It wasn’t a great road like Via Giulia,…
Conversations on Rome and Architecture
As part of my teaching for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Rome Program in Architecture this year I have worked hard to bring as many voices as possible into…
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Talks, Walks and Workshops
Talks
Tom builds on his real-world experience in Italy and in the world of sustainable design to fuel exciting presentations, combining rigorous preparation with a passion for improvisation.
Walks in Rome
Off-the-beaten-track educational explorations through Rome. Our focus is on Rome’s architectural riches but in our explorations we occasionally stop for a coffee or culinary tasting, step into an artisan’s shop or a cloister or descend to visit underground ruins.
Bespoke Travel Design
Studio TRA_20 custom designs private programs for families, institutions or individuals. We excel at educating professionals and laypeople in architecture, art and urban history.