A new address for NAD, Nuova Accademia del Design, which announces the opening of new classrooms in the heart of Milan, at Via Santa Marta 18, further consolidating its presence across the country. Part of Hdemy Group, a network of prestigious academies in the fields of design, fashion, and communication, the new classrooms complement the main campus in Verona and the historic and renowned Cappiello Academy in Florence, acquired in 2024.
The new classrooms are located within the historic SIAM1838 – Società d’Incoraggiamento d’Arti e Mestieri, a venue that has hosted significant events for the development of the creative industry and technical knowledge in Italy. This setting reaffirms NAD's mission and its commitment to design culture and practical training, offering students the opportunity to grow in an environment where tradition and innovation have been intertwined for over 180 years.
“Our new NAD classrooms at SIAM1838 in Milan offer modern, well-equipped spaces for an immersive learning experience. In the heart of the city, our students can train in an inspiring environment, with cutting-edge technology and a unique network of design professionals” says Nicola Pighi, CEO and Founder.
The new classrooms are located within the historic SIAM1838 – Società d’Incoraggiamento d’Arti e Mestieri, a venue that has hosted significant events for the development of the creative industry and technical knowledge in Italy. This setting reaffirms NAD's mission and its commitment to design culture and practical training, offering students the opportunity to grow in an environment where tradition and innovation have been intertwined for over 180 years.
“Our new NAD classrooms at SIAM1838 in Milan offer modern, well-equipped spaces for an immersive learning experience. In the heart of the city, our students can train in an inspiring environment, with cutting-edge technology and a unique network of design professionals” says Nicola Pighi, CEO and Founder.
This new opening not only marks an important growth for NAD and its positioning as a high-level training academy but also represents a strategic step to strengthen, highlight, and enhance the culture of design in one of the most influential cities in the sector, Milan. The city is home to outstanding institutions such as the Accademia Teatro alla Scala, Essence Academy, and Making Beauty Academy, making Via Santa Marta a key hub for creative and design education.
An educational space and a true point of reference for those aspiring to become design professionals, preparing the next generations of creatives and innovators: NAD strengthens its role in the international landscape, offering students an environment where culture, innovation, and connections with the business world intertwine for cutting-edge training.
NAD becomes part of an area rich in history and modernity. The building that now houses NAD was designed by architect Francesco Pestagalli and is an example of architecture that characterizes many educational and academic structures from the second half of the nineteenth century. Spaces designed for teaching, bright classrooms, laboratories, and rooms dedicated to experimentation: everything in this place has been created to foster knowledge and professional growth.
An educational space and a true point of reference for those aspiring to become design professionals, preparing the next generations of creatives and innovators: NAD strengthens its role in the international landscape, offering students an environment where culture, innovation, and connections with the business world intertwine for cutting-edge training.
NAD becomes part of an area rich in history and modernity. The building that now houses NAD was designed by architect Francesco Pestagalli and is an example of architecture that characterizes many educational and academic structures from the second half of the nineteenth century. Spaces designed for teaching, bright classrooms, laboratories, and rooms dedicated to experimentation: everything in this place has been created to foster knowledge and professional growth.
“Attending courses in this context allows students to experience something unique, in classrooms where the history of design continues to inspire the future. Being in the heart of Milan means having the opportunity to interact directly with the worlds of architecture, design, and fashion”, continues Nicola Pighi, CEO.
Studying at NAD means joining a network of professionals, companies, and excellence in educational institutions, with campuses in Verona, Florence, and now also in Milan. Three different cities, united by a strong identity in the world of design and a culture of innovation that makes education a concrete path toward professional success. NAD, in the heart of Milan, will continue to shape the talents of today and tomorrow.
Studying at NAD means joining a network of professionals, companies, and excellence in educational institutions, with campuses in Verona, Florence, and now also in Milan. Three different cities, united by a strong identity in the world of design and a culture of innovation that makes education a concrete path toward professional success. NAD, in the heart of Milan, will continue to shape the talents of today and tomorrow.
