TRA_20

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

A Modern Itinerary in Eastern Rome

April 8, 2019

On a recent architectural walk we stopped in to visit Villa Torlonia, ducking out of a downpour just in time to take shelter in the grand palace. Remodeled by Valadier…

Spring Explorations

April 3, 2019

I actually suggested to friends the other day that there should be a special tax on visitors to Rome in April and early May. The city is just too beautiful…

Putting Rome’s Resilience to the Test

April 1, 2019

Trying times to try to maintain optimism in Rome. But it is getting harder.

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.

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.