Mulino Factory Opens in Milan's Historic 1929 Mill as Creative Hub with Hotel by Tom Dixon
The Mulino Factory has been inaugurated at Via Aosta 2 in Milan, converting a 1929 industrial mill into a vibrant creative space. Spearheaded by Ludovica Virga, the granddaughter of Salvatore Virga, who owned the mill in 1955, the facility opens just before Milan Design Week 2026. Designed by engineer Cesare Chiodi in collaboration with Gio Ponti, this venue encourages a co-living atmosphere for innovative partnerships. Among its residents are artist Lola Montes Schnabel and architect Sofia Albrigo, along with businesses like Cashberry and Tyger Gym. Renovated by Studio Uao, it will include a twelve-room hotel managed by Tom Dixon, set to debut after Salone del Mobile 2026, while honoring its industrial legacy and drawing inspiration from Andy Warhol's Factory.
Key facts
- Mulino Factory opens at Via Aosta 2 in Milan
- The hub is located in a 1929 mill designed by Cesare Chiodi and Gio Ponti
- Ludovica Virga leads the project, rejecting buyout offers to maintain the space
- A Tom Dixon-designed hotel with twelve rooms will open after Salone del Mobile 2026
- Residents include artist Lola Montes Schnabel and architect Sofia Albrigo
- The launch coincides with Milan Design Week 2026
- The mill was originally built for the Sordelli family and bought by Salvatore Virga in 1955
- Studio Uao handled the renovation
Entities
Artists
- Ludovica Virga
- Lola Montes Schnabel
- Sofia Albrigo
- Tom Dixon
- Andy Warhol
- Cesare Chiodi
- Gio Ponti
- Salvatore Virga
- Giulio Solfrizzi
Institutions
- Mulino Factory
- Studio Uao
- Drs
- Mua Mua
- Cashberry
- Tyger Gym
- Artribune
Locations
- Milano
- Italy
- Via Aosta 2
- Cimitero Monumentale
- Bali
- Sicily