Alcova has redefined how contemporary design engages with historical and unconventional spaces, transforming abandoned and historical buildings into immersive exhibitions. It has activated diverse locations to showcase emerging talents, experimental projects, and research-driven design. Each edition fosters a global dialogue on sustainability, material innovation, and new production methods, creating a dynamic intersection of past and future.

ALCOVA MILANO 2026 / APRIL 20 — 26

NEW SPACES WITHIN THE BAGGIO MILITARY HOSPITAL
/ Via Giovanni Labus, 10, M1 Primaticcio
/ 11 AM — 7 AM (last entry at 6 PM)

VILLA PESTARINI, A RATIONALIST GEM
/ Via Mogadiscio, 2, M1 Gambara or M4 Bolivar
/ 10 AM — 7 AM (last entry 6:30 PM)

Alcova announces the 131 exhibitors for its 2026 edition, taking place from April 20 to 26 between Villa Pestarini, opened to the public for the first time, and the Baggio Military Hospital, where new spaces and pathways will be unveiled. Two radically different contexts—the former an expression of mid-20th-century Rationalism, the latter a vast, layered institutional complex—set the stage for an edition that moves between rediscovery and experimentation, research and contemporary material culture. Alcova will showcase a wide panorama of international talent, from established brands and independent designers to prestigious design schools.