Located in the heart of Milan, just steps away from the city’s leading fashion showrooms, SPAZIO36 is set within a post-industrial complex of restored lofts, now transformed into spaces dedicated to high-end visual production. Founded in 2012, it today brings together over 1,500 sqm of production space.
SPAZIO36 offers photographic and video studiosacross four distinct environments (Operaio36, Numero36, KR36 and Loft36), as well as premium locations for photo shoots, video and film productions, e-commerce content, virtual production, video podcasts, live streaming and high-quality digital content.
Beyond its spaces, SPAZIO36 operates as a full production services hub, supporting brands, agencies and production teams throughout every stage of the workflow, from planning and coordination to on-site execution. Technical and logistical services are integrated into a single, streamlined structure, both within our studios and at external locations, ensuring efficiency, control and production continuity. Garage36 completes the offer with vintage and iconic vehicles, set-prepared and delivered on location.
SPAZIO36 spaces and services are also ideally suited for fashion show preparations, temporary showrooms, in-person and live-streamed events, workshops, courses, castings, presentations and exhibitions.
Virtual Octopus, the SPAZIO36 innovation division, works with LED volumes and virtual production, CGI, 3D and AI-driven content, digital scenography, holographic and interactive systems.
The SPAZIO36 technical team, from studio, lighting and digital assistants to operators, set designers and streaming technicians, works to the highest professional standards, with a reliable, discreet approach tailored to high-profile productions.
Green Studios
SPAZIO36 has always considered nature as a primary source of inspiration for its activity. The modular, cooperative, distributed architecture without command centers typical of plants represents a reference point for our business organization. The “relationships” between the various components (modules) of being a plant teach us the importance of the connection between us and the rest of the world. For us at Spazio36, reality is relationship.
In addition, there are now numerous scientific studies showing that plants have beneficial effects not only on air quality but also on concentration and psychological well-being. This is why all our spaces host different species of plants: the simple sight of a plant brings calm and relaxation. To work and, above all, to live better.
Our commitment
In our studios, we have eliminated the use of single-use plastic products (such as bottles, cutlery, glasses) by replacing them with compostable or fully recyclable materials. In addition, to limit energy consumption on sets, we try to advise the various production teams on the latest energy-efficient technologies.
This approach reflects a commitment that goes beyond day-to-day operations. Spazio36 and Virtual Octopus support initiatives focused on environmental conservation, biodiversity protection and scientific outreach, with particular attention to vulnerable ecosystems, the Arctic ecosystem, and the effects of climate change. This approach is part of a broader path of scientific awareness and engagement, which also includes a connection with the Royal Society of Biology in London.
Context
SPAZIO36 is located within the former industrial complex of Viale Umbria 36 in Milan, once home to one of the most prestigious factories specializing in the production of mechanical calculation machines, Lagomarsino. After the plant was decommissioned, the area was restored in the 1980s in order to offer new spaces to the secondary and tertiary sector. Today it is considered one of the first and most successful Milanese examples of industrial reuse.
Photos by Loconsolo Silvestre taken between 1972 and 1978.
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1500sqm of Studios with different characteristics and sizes to satisfy every production need.
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We at SPAZIO36 are constantly committed to researching and designing spaces that foster collaboration and creativity, always guaranteeing high standards of quality and innovation.
