An Architect’s Views from Venice

I recently returned from Venice and am eager to return to this city of delightful details.

• Giant door knocker on weathered door.
• Back canal with work boats and gondolas.
• Cappuccino machine designed by Dr. Who.
• View through the window grille at the Peggy Guggenheim Museum.
• A lovely arcade adapted for housing.

In contrast, the acres of Biennale Architectura exhibits were full of esoteric design theory and occasional beauty but were of limited use to a practicing architect.