Why choose Villaggio
Villaggio is more than a student residence. It’s a contemporary campus, the young heart of a neighbourhood in transformation, offering amenities, social spaces and new opportunities every single day.
Conceived as a benchmark for integrated sustainability, Villaggio is built around advanced systems for energy efficiency, water reuse and sustainable mobility.
Overview
Originally built as the Olympic Village for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Villaggio is now at the centre of one of Milan’s most ambitious urban regeneration projects, in the historic Scalo Romana railway yard.
105,000
sqm urban area
40,000
sqm campus
1,700
beds
The architecture takes its cues from Scalo Romana, reimagining the way people live in the city through courtyards, terraces and human-scale spaces.
Life at Scalo Romana
Villaggio sits within a new green neighbourhood taking shape at Scalo Romana, where a large central park, seamless urban connections and cycling and pedestrian paths weave nature into the fabric of the city.
Basketball and padel courts, coworking spaces, community squares and event areas will give life to something new: a young, international community at the heart of a brand new urban hub in Milan.
Your safety, always our top priority
Every aspect of our facility has been designed with your safety in mind.
An integrated system of advanced technology and highly trained personnel provides continuous protection, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The pillars of our security:
24/7 control room
A dedicated team monitors our operations center around the clock, ready to respond to any alert in real time.
Intelligent video surveillance
670 high-definition cameras equipped with state-of-the-art video analytics technology automatically detect and identify unusual or suspicious situations.
Integrated alarm management
All security systems - including fire detection, intrusion detection, and technical monitoring - are directly connected to the control room, ensuring an immediate response.
Security patrols
Qualified security personnel patrol the outdoor and common areas by vehicle, providing assistance whenever needed and responding promptly to emergencies.
Purpose-designed lighting
All outdoor areas are fully illuminated to eliminate blind spots, ensuring maximum visibility and peace of mind at any time of day or night.
8 SOS call stations
In case of an emergency or if assistance is required, SOS call stations allow you to contact the control room operator instantly at the touch of a button.
At a Glance
- 24/7 security monitoring
- State-of-the-art video surveillance system
- Fire detection and alarm system
- Regular patrols of outdoor areas
- Comprehensive outdoor lighting
- Immediate emergency response
