One source of pride for Carlo Ratti is the so-called Space for Ideas being the first open call in the history of the Venice Architecture Biennale. One outcome of this bottom-up selection process was an incredibly long list of contributors. Additionally, most of their projects had to be fitted into the Corderie of the Arsenale while the Central Pavilion in the Giardini is closed for renovations. What was the result of this approach? Here we take a look inside the Corderie and other parts of the Arsenale.