In un maestoso ex mulino di Milano sta per nascere un nuovo polo culturale: studi, residenze, alberghetto creativo
A historic 1929 flour mill in Milan, originally designed by Cesare Chiodi and Gio Ponti, is being transformed into 'Mulino Factory,' a multidisciplinary creative hub. Spearheaded by Ludovica Virga, the granddaughter of the building's mid-century owner, the site eschews traditional real estate development in favor of a community-focused ecosystem. The complex already houses artist studios, including that of Lola Montes Schnabel, an art gallery, and a gym, with a boutique hotel designed by Tom Dixon set to open following the 2026 Milan Design Week.
This project represents a significant trend in urban regeneration where industrial archaeology is preserved through creative adaptive reuse rather than demolition. By blending high-profile design partnerships with a curated residency model, Mulino Factory aims to function as a modern-day 'Warholian' factory. Its development signals Milan's continued evolution as a global center for design and contemporary art, bridging the city's industrial heritage with the needs of the international creative class.