TRA (from the Latin for “in between, the edge, and the link”) is a New York–based total design studio founded by Caterina Roiatti, AIA, and Robert Traboscia. By embracing every facet of a project—development, architecture, preservation, interior design, FF\&E selection, art placement, and branded environments—TRA ensures seamless integration across disciplines. The firm’s interdisciplinary approach, combined with hands‑on expertise and advanced technology, allows it to tackle complex briefs and unexpected challenges with timeless, forward‑thinking solutions that consistently add value to properties and development sites.
As a Port Authority–certified women’s business enterprise, TRA places equal priority on projects of all scales and contexts, balancing big‑picture vision with meticulous attention to detail. Caterina and Robert remain personally involved at every stage, supported by a team fluent in all languages of design and a network of trusted collaborators. With a relentless curiosity and a commitment to joyful yet pragmatic interventions, TRA transforms “in between” spaces into memorable, high‑impact environments.
LOCATION: New York
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What do you do when you are faced to reuse a small, mediocre, 100 years old structure, non-Landmarked, which has been altered and stripped of numerous details? do you preserve everything for the sake of it or…
