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TORTONA AREA
(SUPERSTUDIO, BASE & ROCKS)
TOP DESIGN DISTRICTS
The Tortona area returns with a powerful collective identity, uniting Tortona Rocks,
Tortona Design Week, Superstudio, and BASE. This year, Tortona Design Week
introduces Thinking Better, a concept that looks back to the past to shape a more
authentic and human centered future. Superstudio celebrates the map of Fuorisalone
with its SuperNova and SuperCity projects, while BASE Milano invites visitors into
Hello, Darkness, a radical laboratory featuring over 80 emerging designers. From
automotive excellence to modular handcrafted kitchens, the district remains a dynamic
epicenter for those seeking the vanguard of international design.
5 VIE ART DESIGN DISTRICT
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Named after the historic streets of Milans Old Town, 5VIE presents QoT – Qualia of Things
for the 2026 edition. This concept focuses on the subjective qualities of experience, such
as the unique texture of a fabric or the personal perception of color. The district offers a
curated circuit of high end showrooms and traditional artisan workshops where visitors
can admire authentic handicrafts alongside contemporary masterpieces. By blending
archaeological sites and breathtaking inner courtyards with avant garde design, 5VIE
continues to promote the cultural and territorial heritage of Milans most historic heart.
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