One of the many events currently happening within the framework of this year's Venice Architecture Biennal is an exhibition by Fabrica called 'Shifting Perspective'.

On now, and available to view at the Guadagni Showroom until the 21st of November, Fabrica (Benetton's communication research centre) is presenting two collections for the home.

This range, 'Down Side Up'; is an encounter between experimentation and consumption, where design challenges shapes, volume perception and directions to create objects with constantly varying functions and interpretations. 

By adding a few essential accessories like legs, handles, hooks or hands, and by choosing a precise orientation, a simple basic wood unit has been transformed into something new with a unique personality.

The heart of each unit is a hole, a functional element which also gives the unit an aesthetic value - with the effectiveness of each article embedded in a versatility of use and potential for creating customised modular systems.

The other collection on view is 'The Riot Act' - a range which made it's debut at this year's Milan Salone and also made an appearance at ICFF 2010.

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