![]() *Dropcity, a name inspired by the first American community utopias, envisages the restoration of more than 400 metres of façades by restoring the stone sections and reconstructing the original facades in coordination with the supervision of cultural heritage. A new concept of public space, overlooking the arcades of the Raccordati. Characterised by its arched spaces and façades with a high compositional value, the Magazzini Raccordati provide the ideal context for a community of professionals, interconnected and in direct relation with the street and the energy of the neighbourhood.ĭropcity* is located along via Sammartini, in a strategic position in relation to Piazzale Duca d'Aosta and the Martesana, extending and redeveloping a third of this route with a road conversion project that envisages the reduction of vehicular traffic, a new cycle path between Centrale and Martesana, and a repaved area that will be redesigned as a permeable surface rich in vegetation. ![]() MAGAZZINI RACCORDATI: HISTORY AND PROJECTĪbandoned for decades and covering an area of approximately 40,000 square metres, the Magazzini Raccordati in Milan are distributed along the axes of Via Aporti and Via Sammartini. This is a collective approach that aims to spread energy and diversity of languages for a place in continuous transformation. A principle that governs the design process of the initiative itself: coordinated by the Andrea Caputo Studio, emerging architects and designers are actively involved in the design of the open spaces, the layouts or entire spaces such as a library and materials library. There will be spaces where free exhibition galleries are accessible to the community and a centre of production and creation where one can practice their profession, experiment with new technologies, thus deepening knowledge and strengthening contemporary discussions.ĭropcity intends to act as a platform for young professional categories in the investment phase that therefore require support. The creation of a centre for architecture stems from the desire to systemise this fertile ground with the potential of people, for a new neighbourhood model: a place dedicated to the culture of the project, creating opportunities for new generations of researchers, curators and designers. For decades, Milan has positioned itself as a global reference point for many reasons: from the recognition of excellent architects and architecture, to the contribution that magazines such as Domus, Lotus, and Abitare and others have brought to the international field, through to the prominence of the Salone del Mobile. More than 12,000 architects practice their profession in Milan, a community of professionals and students - including more than 3,500 graduates and diploma holders per year - which, in relation to the number of inhabitants, demonstrates a unique territorial density. A materials library and a public library, focusing on architecture and design topics, will complete the program. ![]() In addition, a large area will be dedicated to research, teaching and office space for industry professionals. It is scheduled to open to the city, in spring 2024.ĭeveloped thanks to Nhood and with the support of Grandi Stazioni Retail, Dropcity will create an urban model unseen before in Europe with over 10,000 square metres, divided across 28 tunnels, hosting: exhibition galleries, production workshops, carpentry, robotics and advanced prototyping laboratories. Located inside the Magazzini Raccordati in the Central Station, this project is an initiative conceived by architect Andrea Caputo back in 2018 with the aim of establishing a place for people to meet and discuss architecture, design and the contemporary city. Dropcity is a new centre for Architecture and Design that will be developed along Via Sammartini in Milan.
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