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Open House Milano 2020 Goes Hybrid with Digital and Physical Tours

festival-fair · 2026-04-27

The fifth iteration of Open House Milano (OHM) is set for October 10-11, 2020, offering a hybrid experience with 25 venues available through reservations, alongside digital content showcasing private residences on social media. Notable attractions include Casa Corbellini-Wassermann, a 1930s creation by Piero Portaluppi, which has been restored by Studio Binocle with guidance from Antonio Citterio. Elisa Poli will present MDC Gallery located at Viale Lombardia 17. Additional sites feature Edoardo Tresoldi's studio and the Santa Giulia location, captured by Francesco Jodice. Supported by Milan's Assessore alla Cultura Filippo del Corno, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, and the Order of Architects of Milan, OHM includes three thematic routes, celebrating Milanese creativity in the post-pandemic era.

Key facts

  • Open House Milano 2020 runs October 10-11, 2020.
  • 25 physical sites are accessible by reservation.
  • Digital openings include private homes and studios via social media live streams.
  • Casa Corbellini-Wassermann, designed by Piero Portaluppi in the 1930s, is a venue for Galleria Massimo De Carlo.
  • The residence underwent a three-year restoration by Studio Binocle with Antonio Citterio's consultancy.
  • Elisa Poli will present MDC Gallery at Viale Lombardia 17.
  • Edoardo Tresoldi's studio and Santa Giulia construction site are featured digitally.
  • Francesco Jodice created a photographic project on Santa Giulia.
  • OHM is patronized by Filippo del Corno, Ministry of Cultural Heritage, and Order of Architects of Milan.
  • Physical visits are organized by Milan's six historic districts.
  • Three thematic itineraries are offered: 'Il Moderno da Salvare', 'Archeoindustria e trasformazione nel QTS', and 'Atlante Periferico in tour'.
  • OHM originated in London 28 years ago and now spans 55 cities.

Entities

Artists

  • Piero Portaluppi
  • Edoardo Tresoldi
  • Francesco Jodice
  • Luigi Caccia Dominioni
  • Gio Ponti
  • Elisa Poli
  • Filippo del Corno
  • Antonio Citterio
  • Valentina Silvestrini

Institutions

  • Galleria Massimo De Carlo
  • Studio Binocle
  • Soprintendenza
  • Open House Milano
  • Open House London
  • Comune di Milano
  • Ministero dei Beni e le attività Culturali
  • Ordine degli Architetti di Milano
  • SUPER
  • Festival delle Periferie
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Viale Lombardia 17
  • Casa Corbellini-Wassermann
  • Santa Giulia
  • Porta Orientale
  • Porta Romana
  • Porta Ticinese
  • Porta Vercellina
  • Porta Nuova
  • Porta Comasina
  • Quartiere Tortona Solari
  • Corvetto
  • Vettabbia
  • Mercato di Piazza Ferrara
  • London

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