The Grado Regional Congress Centre, built in 1980 by architects Gianni Avon and Marco Zanuso, is a building designed to host international meetings over an area of 2,100 square metres. The sobriety of the exterior is reflected in the furnishings, designed to ensure maximum convertibility. The large foyer leads to the 1,023-seat auditorium, meeting rooms and simultaneous translation booths; the lower floor houses a reception room and bar.