About us
Based in the historic area which previously hosted former Caproni aircraft factory, Officine del Volo is today a multifunctional location for corporate and private events. Flexible and prestigious space with sophisticated design, unique architectural beauty, the atmosphere of the historic and contemporary loft, including more than 1500 square meters divided into three independent or unified rooms. The world of fashion, art, advertising, movies, creativity and communication finds here its perfect place.
Events
The space becomes emotion
History
History
Officine del Volo is situated in the historic area which once hosted the former Caproni aircraft factory; an actual driver of cultural, social and economic innovations in the 20th century in Milan, Italy. The history of this space is deeply connected to the engineer Gianni Caproni, who designed the first aircraft on 27th May 1910. He established his activities in Vizzola Ticino in 1913, then moved to the area around the Taliedo farm, near Via Mecenate, where he decided to give life to his factory.
Key Points
Architecture
The industrial architecture of the early 20th century combined with contemporary design details gives a unique charm to the space. An extraordinary journey full of sensations, from the city of the aircraft factory, to a modern metropolis, from the creativity of the early 20th century to the current functionality.
Versatility
1500 sqm over three different rooms - both independent and combinable according to any need - an outdoor courtyard and a service room. The spaces, provided with cutting-edge technical facilities, all comply with the applicable law.
History
Officine del Volo is based in the historic area which once hosted the former Caproni aircraft factory at the beginning of the 20th century, an actual driver of cultural, social and economic innovation in Milan.
Position
Easy to be reached, just 20 minutes away from the centre of Milan, it is located in a crucial point of the city, well served by public transport. It is just few minutes away from the exit of Tangenziale Est and 10 minutes away from Milan Linate Airport.
Spaces
News
TASTE AND CULINARY ITALIAN TRADITIONS AT OFFICINE DEL VOLO
Ristoranti del Buon Ricordo returns to Officine del Volo and this time presents 9 new Italian restaurants that have become part of the Association that for 55 years has been promoting Italian regional cuisine, its tastes and traditions. The gastronomic circuit created by the Association opens its doors abroad this year and includes two European restaurants, respectively of Munich and Budapest. Among the various tastings were presented three dishes from three different restaurants belonging to the group, which have delighted with the first and second course the most refined palates of journalists, bloggers and associates.
Segafredo Zanetti 2019 commercial
Segafredo Zanetti, an historic Italian espresso company, choose Officine del Volo for its 2019 advertising campaign, relying on the historical flavour of the multi-functional space. The commercial, shot in the Eliche Room of the location, launches new coffee lines including products of biological derivation and revisited recipes. In the spot we can see how the company takes care of every phase of the production cycle, from cultivation in its own plantations, to mixing and roasting…. Everything to offer eight different ways to enjoy coffee and let the consumer experience a unique sensory experience . To know more:
SILVIAN HEACH – FALL / WINTER 2019 CAMPAIGN
Officine del Volo is once again chosen by fashion brands for shooting and photo shoots. Silvian Heach brand also choses the Officine del Volo for the autumn / winter 2019 advertising campaign. To best embody the spirit of the woman represented by the brand, Biplano Room and the external Courtyard of the location were selected, as well as suggestive external corners of the Ex Caproni Aeronautical Factory.. The result is a campaign with a strong evocative power that follows the current fashion trends.
Lancôme celebrates IDÔLE at Officine del Volo
For the launch of the new IDÔLE fragrance, Lancôme will dedicate an exclusive aperitif for women on September 4th 2019. The event will accompany the guests on a sensory journey that includes various levels, from the choice of a personal mantra to the discovery of the fragrances’s raw materials to complete the olfactory journey with a 3D experience. For more informations: https://www.grazia.it/bellezza/profumi/lancome-idole-evento
Yamamay Shooting - Autumn Campaign 2019
Yamamay chooses Officine del Volo for the shooting dedicated to the new autumn campaign 2019. Exceptional testimonial is Georgina Rodriguez, Cr7 girlfriend. For the occasion Georgina and four successful dancers of different ages, ethnicities and physicality danced together in Sala Biplano with a choreography inspired by the Nineties and reinterpreted in a contemporary way.
Iwc Schaffhausen with Pilot’s Watches flies to Officine del Volo
The IWC Schaffhausen brand, always linked to the world of aviation, brought together friends and fans of the brand on a gala dinner to live together the dream of flying in Milan choosing the location Officine del Volo. The adventure of the Silver Pitfire The Longest Flight, a tour around the world that will be attempted in August aboard the legendary Supermarine Spitfire, was introduced during the evening by the italian actor Pierfrancesco Favino. Many show business Italian figures at the event, in addition to the speaker Albertino and Chef Berton who, with his innovative cuisine, delighted the guests palates.
Fashion show Mario Dice autumn-winter 19/20 collection
Mario Dice chooses Officine del Volo to present the new autumn-winter 19/20 collection during the Milan fashion week. The Italian fashion stilist for his woman chooses a rigorous simplicity almost elementary where the essence is luxury. The clothes are imagined not as protective armor but as precious envelopes that contain a new-found femininity. Great turnout at the event that featured the Biplano room for fashion show and the Monoplano room for backstage.
Kia ProCeed spot - The Bold Society
Kia chooses Officine del Volo for the spot dedicated to a new car: Kia ProCeed On the ground floor, in Sala Eliche, the testimonial Diletta Leotta invites to an exclusive test driver by joining the club The Bold Society.
MasterChef 8
The eighth edition of Masterchef Italia has begun, the most beloved coking show on television chose the Officine del Volo for its start. The new edition is enhanced by the presence at the jury of Giorgio Locatelli, judge together with the already known Antonino Cannavacciulo, Bruno Barbieri and Joe Bastianich. Eighty selected amateur chefs will try to conquer the kitchen apron in the first episodes ... May the best man win!
SNAM PARTNERS' DAY 2018
Snam meets its partners at the Officine del Volo during Partners' Day 2018. The day was characterized by the presence of five hundred people: suppliers, customers and employees of the company, institutions, financial community and media. The initiative was characterized by the participation of the President of the Council of Ministers Giuseppe Conte, the President of Snam Carlo Malacarne and the Managing Director Marco Alverà. The President of the Lombardy Region Attilio Fontana, the President of the Cariplo Foundation Giuseppe Guzzetti, the Chairman of Cassa depositi e prestiti Massimo Tononi, the Chairman of Enel and the Italian Corporate Governance Committee of Borsa Italiana, Patrizia Grieco, the President of the Pediatric Hospital Bambino Gesù Mariella Enoc, the President of SEAT Luca de Meo partecipated. A day entirely dedicated to building networks by aggregating entrepreneurial and social forces and thus creating lasting relationships with the territories.
BEST BRANDS 2018
Officine del Volo hosts the fourth edition of Best Brands, the Italian brands ranking . During the Gala evening the four pearls of this edition were revealed: Best Corporate Brand, Best Product Brand, Best Growth Brand and Best Golden Age Brand. The winners include the companies: Ferrari, Galbusera, Lego and Findus. Special award also was given to Andrea Bocelli Foundation. After the award ceremony, the evening continued with the special dinner "Olio, Sapori e Bollicine", where Tano Simonato, starred chef of the restaurant, Tano passami l’Olio, delighted the public with some of his famous recipes.
GIRO D'ITALIA 2019
For the second consecutive year the pink race of the Giro D' Italia chooses Officine del Volo for its institutional presentation about the no. 102 edition. The audience, composed by local institutions that will host the race, has followed in Sala Eliche the presentation of the route that will start on May 11st and will end on June 2nd.
The Love Affair 2018
Now is back the fifth edition of the long-awaited appointment from the wedding world: The Love Affair 2018. The event, hosted by Officine del Volo, is a unique and magical moment in which its audience consists of married couples, suppliers and wedding planners they have the opportunity to meet eachother at the same time discussing the personalization of the wedding. A weekend full of surprises where workshops and constructive networking moments will reign. The magic atmosphere of The Love Affair awaits you on October Saturday 21st and 22nd from 10.00am to 6.00pm in Via Mecenate 76/3 – Milan. For more info: www.theloveaffair.it
Dolcenera testimonial for Deichmann
Dolcenera participates in the rehearsals of the Deichman Fashion Show. The rhythm of the participants is combined with the freedom of movements that Dolcenera interprets as expression and a self-realization.
Metamorfosi Urbane
From June 6th to 22nd 2018, at the Urban Center of Milan, the event Metamorphosis Urbane will take place. Milan from industrial archeology to 21st century lifestyles. The initiative aims to give an overview of the fascinating vastness and variety of ways of contemporary use of the industrial and historical heritage of the city of Milan. Officine del Volo will partecipate! The event will be part of the Milan PhotoWeek 2018 event program http://www.photoweekmilano.it/
Open House 2018
Officine del Volo has been included in the third edition of Open House Milano 2018, an unique event that promotes the theme of the city, to create a virtuous circle around the sustainable development of the territory and its heritage. The location opens the doors to the public allowing the visit of the spaces and to know the history of Aeronautical Caproni Taliedo industry and its restoration signed by architect Nicola Gisonda. Interesting videos and historical photos of ancient Caproni activity, has been shown. See report on TG 1 of 2018, May 5th.
More power to your immagination
The backstage video of the Colorificio S. Marco tv spot, shot at Officine del Volo, recall the most spectacular moments, from the initial concept to the fulfillment. Step by step, the colors follow one another, creating different scenery that captures different personality and mood: the red color smell of life, yellow color is a slap to the boredom, the violet color hug you in the infinity, the black color whisper to the cloud, the white light up the light. See also the tv version of the spot “ More power to your imagination”.
Inter Christmas Party
Officine del Volo hostes the Inter Christmas Party; the whole Inter family has gathered in Milan to exchange good wishes for Christmas. To celebrate this Christmas in addition to the famous footballers, Steven Zhang, Alessandro Antonello, Javier Zanetti, Piero Ausilio and the Mayor of Milan Giuseppe Sala. Max Pezzali completes this special night.
Giro D'Italia 208
Officine del Volo participates to Giro D'Italia presentation. For this event the technical workshop was placed in Sala Eliche room. All is ready for the new edition!
A dinner with stars
On October 27th, Officine del Volo will be the frame of a charity evening in favor of Pink is Good Foundation / Umberto Veronesi. The event, organized by QVC and aimed at supporting research on female tumors, will bring health, taste and entertainment. An exclusive menu signed by three star chefs Viviana Varese, Aurora Mazzucchelli and Maria Cicorella will be accompanied by Radio Italia entertainment. The event will continue with Dolcenera's exclusive show.
The Love Affair 2017
On November 4th / 5th The Love Affair will be back for the third time; a unique exhibition event in the wedding scene. In a sparkling and elegant atmosphere, unique, artisan, young and creative realities will meet each others at Officine del Volo. An ideal opportunity to meet wedding professionals, participate at workshops ... but also to exchange ideas about this fascinating world. For more informations www.theloveaffair.it
Kermesse Barolobrunello 2017
Barolobrunello chooses Officine del Volo for the 4th edition of the event dedicated to the great masters of Barolo and Brunello of Montalcino. On Saturday November 18th from 2.00 pm to 6.30 pm and Sunday November 19th from 10.30 am to 5.00 pm more than 50 producers will take their creations to the tasting banquets. Wine and game will be the thread of the two days. Playing for adults without competing for the pure pleasure of discovering new scents, new flavors, new landscapes and new people giving space to fantasy and freedom. This is the spirit of barulobrunello and its protagonists. Participating is simple ... just sign up and follow the initiative on face book!
ISWA Event
ISWA, the Italian Signature Wine Accademy, chooses Officine del Volo for an extraordinary Open Day dedicated to Italian excellence. A sensory path met eight great Chefs with eight Families of Italian Wine. Thanks to the support of Artevento Catering, Chefs (Enrico Bartolini, Valentino Pamisano, Marianna Vitale, Ugo Alciati, Vito Mollica, Nicola Fossaceca, Pino Cuttaia and Graziano Prest) offered an unique course, combining it with the wines of the eight wineries of the ISWA Group. During the event tastings, showcooking, but also masterclasses with differents wines. The ISWA founders that partecipated were Allegrini, Arnaldo Caprai Viticoltore in Montefalco, Feudi di San Gregorio, Fontanafredda, Frescobaldi Vini, Masciarelli Tenute Agricole, Planeta Winery and Villa Sandi.
Open House 2017
Officine del Volo participates at the second edition of Open House - Milan 2017, a unique event that promotes the theme of the city, to create a virtuous circle around the sustainable development of the territory and its heritage. After the great success of 2016, the location opens to the public, allowing to visit the structure and learn about the history of the Aeronautical Caproni Taliedo Industry. More than 150 visitors on the opening day and important was media coverage during the initiative.
First prize BEA - Best Location Award 2016
Officine del Volo wins the first prize at BEA-Best Location Awards 2016, in Multifunctional space category, held in Milan on 22nd-23th September 2016. The locations were judged by important event agency. Care of details, reliability, the quality of services offered, versatility and flexibility of spaces have created a winning mix for Officine del Volo; the location flies to the top among the best and continue to be recognized as a point of reference in the event industry.
OPEN HOUSE 2019
For the fourth consecutive year, Officine del Volo is taking part to the Open House cultural Milan initiative to show the location and history of one of the most important Italian companies at the beginning of the 20th century, the Officine Aeronautiche Caproni di Taliedo. Also this year the turnout was high and great interest was showed by the citizens who attended the guided tours of OpenHouse volunteers, thus discovering the secrets of an industrial Milan. For the occasion all the venues of the location have been made accessible to the public: Eliche, Biplano and Monoplano.
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