Impressions of the Architecture Biennale 2012 in Venice

The best thing about the Architecture Biennale is that it is in Venice. Venice is not only one of the most beautiful cities in the world, it is also one of the most contrary: nothing works the way one would expect in La Serenissima. Thank goodness. A Biennale preview is therefore not only enlivened by meeting lots of headstrong architects – many fascinating little encounters and impressions that are absolutely unique to the Biennale in Venice are an integral and endearing part of the experience. Here is a small selection of these.