Roma Between Style, Passion, and a Surge of Energy
Here’s what’s happening around Rome right now, and it’s a mix of design, identity, and pure football excitement that’s really worth talking about.
A fascinating story comes from the Parioli district, where an early-1900s Liberty-style building has been transformed into something that feels less like a home and more like a grand Roman terrace. This 240-square-meter apartment was redesigned as a personal retreat for a cosmopolitan Roman who lives abroad but refuses to let go of his bond with the city. The whole idea was to bring the atmosphere of Rome’s rooftops indoors, and this was done by choosing the most iconic material possible: travertine. But here, the stone was used in a raw, expressive way—split open, edges left natural, framing doorways and passages so the material could “speak” on its own.
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The renovation completely overturned the old layout, which dated back to a 1960s redesign that didn’t make much spatial sense. The kitchen was moved to take advantage of natural light, and the apartment was essentially deconstructed to rebuild its identity from scratch. Because the building is protected by the Ministry of Fine Arts, the work was complex, but the result is a sequence of luminous, textural, expressive rooms that feel both rooted in Rome and refreshingly contemporary.
The entryway sets the tone immediately: a theatrical mosaic of marble, brass, wood, and travertine, like a visual overture announcing everything that follows. A custom monumental mirror featuring the image of a horse—a favorite animal of the owner—creates a dramatic centerpiece. Throughout the apartment, greenery evokes a secret garden, complemented by vintage and modernist pieces, from 1960s bamboo chairs to unique sculptures. The architect describes his approach as “colonial in attitude,” not stylistically, but in the sense of treating the home as a walled garden that expands outward in spirit. The result feels both global and deeply Roman, polished yet alive.
Meanwhile, on the football front, the energy around AS Roma is exploding. As the team heads toward the match against Cremonese, a full-on invasion of giallorossi fans is expected. Tickets for the visitor section at the Zini Stadium sold out within minutes, and more sectors have already been opened to accommodate them. The team is on a remarkable run, averaging 2.35 points per match under Ranieri and Gasperini—a pace that would project to a 90-point season, enough to win the league in most recent years.
Transfer discussions are heating up as well. Roma is exploring options for strengthening the attack, with Krstovic once again emerging as a possible target, while midfield reinforcements like Freuler, Fabbian, and Soumarè are being evaluated. And there’s good news on the injury front: Bove has reassured fans that he’s recovering well and will return soon.
Between bold architecture and equally bold football ambitions, Rome feels electric—rooted in tradition but always reinventing itself.
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