Born in the heart of Murano – the island which is a symbol of the glass industry worldwide – Punta Conterie, the new hub with a multi-faceted charm dedicated to design, the art of glass, the visual arts and contemporary food and wine. Conceived as a total project, Punta Conterie is a fluid space in which the arts, good food and wine, and green concepts blend harmoniously, stimulating unusual pathways, whether visual, cultural or tasteful.

Located in the outer perimeter of the former Conterie di Murano, a building which is particularly representative of the island’s industrial heritage, Punta Conterie is first and foremost a cultural and urban regeneration project, the result of the commitment and vision of two entrepreneurs: Alessandro Vecchiato and Dario Campa.

An ambitious project that not only has the benefit of returning to the island an invaluable piece of architectural heritage, but also – and above all – of putting Punta Conterie and Murano on the international map of culture and good taste, with a particular emphasis on what can develop when design culture makes links between tradition and contemporary research.

Acquired in 2017, Punta Conterie opens in September 2019 after two years of redevelopment with proposals built around different offers: InGalleria dedicated to temporary exhibition projects, Vetri Restaurant where new culinary ideas can be experienced, Vetri Bistrot for a fresh and relaxed gastronomy, Vetri Café for tasty breaks of savory and freshly baked pastry, InGalleria Shop to indulge in books, magazines, small and small design objects, and conclude with the scents and colours of the Fiorario Green Boutique.

In the face of contemporary complexity, Punta Conterie thus inaugurates a new concept in Murano, unique in its geographical location, which focuses on the concept of “experience” – in relation not only to the contents within but also to the space which hosts them – where both the original identity of the space, now reinterpreted by cutting-edge design solutions and an essential, sophisticated style, studded with selected design products, can be clearly seen.

The osmotic relationship between the external and internal spaces is divided in a natural way between the two levels of the building, renewing itself in every setting. Located on the ground floor – to the right of the main entrance – the “Vetri Café” enjoys a large outdoor terrace surrounded by bricks which typify the industrial era, next to open areas dedicated to green design and a refined selection of magazines, accessories and textural objects. The entrance floor is made of cement resin with an original optical and elegant effect that incorporates within it murrine created by the great masters of local glass manufacture such as Lino Tagliapietra, Fratelli Toso, Effetre Murano e Claudio Tiozzo.

The central element of Punta Conterie is the staircase leading to the upper floor, restored back to its original state, and made up of mosaic tiles fading between ten nuanced shades of aqua green. On the upper floor the natural light – which permeates the rooms – reveals the original interior details of the “InGalleria”, “Vetri Restaurant” and “Vetri Bistrot” spaces, such as the completely recovered and restored herringbone oak floor, the exposed ceiling beams, the “sansovino” bins with floral decorations which have also been newly restored, and the dark grey and sand tones on the walls that give further depth to the rooms. The terrace acts as a splendid crossroads overlooking the three main Murano canals, offering a complete view of the island and the picturesque Venetian lagoon.