Editing Ca' d'Oro (section)

==Description and layout==
One of the Ca' d'Oro's distinguishing features is its asymmetrical facade, designed to maximize light in rooms where side windows were impractical due to the proximity of neighboring buildings.<ref name=":52" />

The building's [[Atrium (architecture)|atrium]] (''androne'')—a large open hall located near the waterfront—is accessed directly from the canal through the multi-arched loggia.<ref name=":52" /> The atrium was historically used for receiving and exporting shipments, reflecting the common practice among noble Venetian families who derived their wealth from trade.<ref name=":52" />

Above the atrium is the ''gran salone'' or main reception hall, that occupies the ''[[piano nobile]]'' (noble floor) and is fronted by the most ornate of the three loggias, featuring intricate Gothic [[quatrefoil]] tracery attributed to Matteo Raverti.

The upper stories housed private living quarters for the family.<ref name=":52" /> The layout prioritizes privacy and hierarchy, with the family’s private spaces were elevated above the more public reception and trading areas.<ref name=":52" />

The palace has (like other similar buildings in Venice) a small inner courtyard. The neighboring palace is the [[Palazzo Giustinian Pesaro]]. The central courtyard is accessible from the gondola landing and provides light and ventilation to the interior spaces.<ref name=":52" /> The courtyard contains a central wellhead. Additionally, a small garden area within the courtyard adds to the palace's aesthetic and functional appeal.<ref name=":52" />