img(height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=2939831959404383&ev=PageView&noscript=1")

Meeting Point at Palazzo Contarini Polignac

'POINTS of contact' is a three-manufacturer initiative with a commitment to design and culture. It invites architects to the Venice Architecture Biennale opening week celebrations

In association with

The three german manufacturers Gira, FSB and KEUCO have a single attitude: a strong commitment to design and culture. Commonly they invite international architects to Venice. read more...

FSB, Gira and KEUCO and their communication initiative for architects POINTS of contact are hosting a Meeting Point during the opening week at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale. From 25 May until 1 June 2016, architects are invited to the historical Palazzo Contarini Polignac to be part of an exciting programme of lectures, tours and events, as well as have access to a frequent water-taxi shuttle to the biennale grounds, daily catering from 9am and a blow-out party on 25 May in the palace's spacious garden facing onto the Grand Canal. Register now: www.points-of-contact.com

The companies FSB, Gira and KEUCO stand for elegant materials, trend-setting ideas, sensual surfaces and a great affinity for architecture. In 1998 the three manufacturers founded the communication initiative for architects 'POINTS of contact' in order to promote premium quality components for building construction and a strong commitment to design and culture. With a holistic approach in communications aims to be a source of inspiration and ideas for architects.

The Meeting Point in Venice is likely the biggest event of its kind and happens for the third time this year. To get the free VIP package which gives access to all the above mentioned POINTS of contact activities at the Palazzo Contarini Polignac registration is required at www.points-of-contact.com

1234

Contact:

Latest

The debut project by craft-led architect Grafted celebrates the original detailing of a house in Norwich’s Golden Triangle through concrete panels which the practice cast itself

Grafted’s debut project celebrates the original detailing of a house in Norwich’s Golden Triangle

Building-scale installation validates use of reclaimed timber for structural glulam and cross-laminated timber frame construction

Building-scale installation from waste points way to circular economy

Rescue and restore a William Adam-designed villa, create an outdoor installation ‘filled with play, wonder and delight’, imagine a multifunctional exclusive/inclusive complex that serves client and community - some of the latest architecture contracts and competitions from across the industry

Latest: Bid for phase 1 rescue of Scotland’s first Palladian country house

A journey to Turkey for a summer wedding prompts the Purcell architect to consider aspects of place and time

Joining the dots to make sense of disruption

Emulating the patterns of natural light and our deeply embedded responses to it are central to lighting design, said experts at the RIBAJ/Occhio lighting event

Light and atmosphere are the key to making a magical place