Ceiling Entry Into Elements. (William Menking / AN)

The 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale is a bit like walking into a giant research project. If the exhibition The Elements of Architecture is not necessary thrilling to the spirit it is at least full of ideas on the basics of construction. It is possible to walk through a dozen times and come away with new information and concepts. Here is a quick look at several of the ideas in this intellectual project masquerading as an exhibition.

Floors. Corridor photo. Walls. Garden Interlude by Scarpa. Ramps. Toilets From Roman to Modern. Victoria ‘Fountain’ Door handles. Facades.