Moncler opens new headquarters in Milan

The Italian fashion company Moncler has opened its new headquarters in Milan. The “Casa Moncler” is located in the heart of the newly developed Symbiosis district at Viale Ortles 38.

With a total area of ​​77,000 square meters, the new headquarters brings together all of the company’s Milan employees in one place. Previously they were spread across three different locations. The area includes a 32 meter high, six-story building, a showroom and a green area.

Remo Ruffini, CEO of Moncler SpA, explained the project. “Casa Moncler is not just our new headquarters, but a manifesto of who we are and what we want to continue to be,” he explained. “For the first time, we are bringing together the over 700 employees of the Milan offices under one roof. This is happening in a space that focuses on collaboration, exchange and creativity. ‘Casa Moncler’ is the place where our energy takes shape and becomes the future.”

The building also houses the approximately 4,500 square meter showroom

The design for the project comes from the international architectural firm ACPV Architects Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel. It combines “design, sustainable innovation and well-being and underlines the industrial character of the district,” says the statement.

The clear lines enter into dialogue with elements of the historic industrial buildings, such as the old chimney, which was preserved and interpreted in a modern way. The large glass facade in the south and east opens the rooms to the inner garden. The north and west facades are reminiscent of the industrial tradition with their simple and austere openings. A shed roof construction houses the approximately 4,500 square meter showroom. It was designed to make the most of natural light and provide a versatile exhibition space.

The building encloses a large, 7,500 square meter green area, which is designed as a place for meetings and social gatherings. The terrain is modeled with slight differences in height that lead to a central square with a green pergola. Elements made of serpentine stone are reminiscent of the brand’s alpine DNA. The arrangement of the trees follows the rhythm of the glass facade and creates a harmonious dialogue between nature and architecture.

In the entrance area, the high lobby leads to the common areas. The cafeteria, the company restaurant and the fitness studio are located there. There is also a large auditorium with movable walls that can be adapted to various events. From the first floor, which houses prototyping and model creation, to the fifth, entirely dedicated to design, the building houses all phases of the creative process as well as the corporate and commercial functions. There is also a laboratory for testing fabrics and materials.

The flexible interiors are designed to promote collaboration and meet the needs of cross-functional work. The spacious and bright common areas are intended to promote interaction and creativity.

A gym and a nursing room are also available

The chimney, a symbol of the site’s industrial tradition, now serves as an inlet for outside air. This is sucked in at a height of 60 meters and distributed in the greenhouse on the south facade, which contributes to the air conditioning of the interior spaces.

The bioclimatic greenhouse houses three different ecosystems: the steppe, the Mediterranean scrub and the cold desert. Grasses, shrubs, climbing plants and cacti were selected for their ability to adapt to local environmental conditions. This space contributes to the thermal comfort and natural temperature regulation of the offices through the greenhouse effect and a passive ventilation system. It acts as a buffer between inside and outside and regulates light and temperature depending on the season. In winter it ensures a milder climate, while in summer it works together with the chimney to promote natural ventilation.

The new Moncler headquarters is also designed as a place for the everyday life of those who work there. It offers a 600 square meter fitness studio, a cafeteria and a company restaurant that serves seasonal menus. In addition, there are mobility services such as a company shuttle and e-bikes as well as a car park with 400 spaces, 100 of which are equipped with charging stations for electric cars. Concierge offers such as postal, laundry and repair services round off the offering. The spaces include informal relaxation areas, a fully equipped kitchenette and “The Nest”, a nursing room designed to provide new parents with a quiet, private and comfortable space.