Venice Architectural Tour - May 2026 - EH Smith

Venice Architectural Tour – May 2026

EH Smith and Fornace Sant Anselmo came together with a group of Leading UK Architects in Venice for an immersive tour of S. Anselmo, exploring the craftsmanship, innovation and technical expertise behind their renowned clay products.

The visit began with a factory tour, providing first-hand insight into the production process and the creative potential of S. Anselmo’s extensive range, which includes hand-cast glass and glazed bricks, the Sk1n ventilated façade system, and the highly textured Terraformæ / TILT collections. Guests explored the wide variety of finishes, textures and glazing options available to architects and designers.

Date posted: 10 June 2026

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Beyond the factory, we also visited projects across the Veneto region to see how clay can be used at various architectural scales, from intricate details to landmark buildings – including a special visit to Tomba Brion to explore Carlo Scarpa’s masterful extension of the municipal cemetery. 

Following this there was a boat tour of the magnificent city of Venice and a tour of Scarpa’s Olivetti store in St Marks Square and the Fondazione Querini Stampalia.

There was plenty of good food, wine and conversations flowed throughout!

If you are a partner of an Architecture practice and would like to apply for a place on our next tour, please email venice@ehsmith.co.uk

Our team can provide technical support and supply across the S.Anselmo range.