Knocking on Heaven's Door” – Some Thoughts on Venetian Door

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In this post, Maria Aresin reflects on the history, design, and functionality of an overlooked speciality of Venice’s design culture. Before entering a Venetian palazzo of the sixteenth century, visitors had to announce their presence to its inhabitants by knocking on its heavy wooden door, whether on the land or the canal side of the…