TRA is the total design STUDIO
As summarized in the name “TRA”, Italian for “in between”, the edge and the link, we believe that all aspects of architecture are interconnected, We design and get projects built, managing the everything “in between”.
TRA is New York City and Southampton firm led by Caterina Roiatti, AIA, and Robert Traboscia, offering comprehensive services in Development, Architecture, Preservation, Interior Design, FF&E Selection, Art Placement and Branded Environments.
As summarized in the name “TRA”, Italian for in “between”, simultaneously the edge and the link, we love all aspects of design. We do not see ourselves as experts or specialists, we see ourselves as the connectors between art and architecture, the private sector and the community, the developers and the agencies, the clients and the contractors. The studio’s holistic attitude searches for the intersection between the conceptual and the operational space, we embrace technology but we also very much hands on.
In architecture, all aspects of design, are interconnected: our multifaceted firm combines interdisciplinary knowledge, supported by focused expertise, with never ending curiosity. We search for the enabling problem, and identify extraordinarily simple solutions, quickly addressing the complexity and multiple areas of expertise that are often required within a single project and the unexpected issues that inevitably arise both during the design and the construction process.
We do not simply solve problems, we do so in a creative way, our design solution are timeless but also courageously forward thinking and unforgettably “TRA”. We partner with you to define a shared vision and find better ways to live, work, contribute to the natural and built environment. We believe in the transformative potential of architecture, we find the equilibrium between the art in architecture and the development business, across cultural and practical constraints, place and users, context and design, broad vision and details, uncovering opportunities for joyful, but pragmatic, interventions.
We prioritize all projects regardless of size and context, we will take the time to learn about your story, vision and aspirations, we want to create the best place for you and your life.
Through intelligent zoning interpretations, powerful analysis tools and creative design, we explore all possibilities, maximizing the capital return on your project. We have a proven record of improving the balance sheets and adding the most value to your development site, creating buildings that are as significant to the context as they are for the users.
At TRA, we have the best team who speak all languages of design and a wide network of close collaborators who will work on your project, but you can also feel confident that Caterina and Robert will be your trusted advisor an remain involved throughout the entire process.
TRA is is a certified MBE with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
TRA studio IS A REGISTERED MWBE
SUSTAINABILTY PRACTICES
We strive to contribute to resolve society’s collective challenges, we continue to work to reduce carbon emissions and have signed the Architecture 2030 commitment.
Construction simulation through 3D modeling allows us to maintain full control of the detailing and methods, insuring that sustainability practices and tools can be followed throughout the construction process.
BIM
We offer you the tools to understand the reality of your project well before any work starts. With the use of BIM technology,we are able to make a complete simulated digital version of a project, from steel to finishes, this lets you see the building, both on the exterior and the interior, well before ground is broken.
INTEGRATION OF AI TOOLS
At TRA studio we're always investigating how we can further enhance and fast advance your project, in order to be able to uncover unexpected design options, we constantly improve our dialogue with AI . We are also able, very early in the process, to use AI tools, to rapidly investigate potential of sites or repositioning of buildings by producing alternative schematic plans and optimization schedules,