The Italian real estate landscape is destined for a vigorous evolution, catalyzed by the strategic alliance between the LEGO Group and Percassi, poised to inaugurate their latest endeavor in the heart of Milan.
March 29 marks an unmissable moment with the opening of the 26th LEGO Certified Store, located at Via Dante 4, an enchanting oasis of creativity embraced by the vibrant city center. The inauguration will be anchored by an unprecedented event: facing the store, in Piazza Cordusio, stands a monumental LEGO egg, 4 meters tall and weighing 1,200 kg, a captivating installation destined to enchant passersby. Matteo Morandi, CEO of Percassi Retail, shares the enthusiasm for this adventure, emphasizing the importance of positioning this iconic store in the pulsating heart of Milan, renowned as “the new street of Milan”, destined to become a beacon of creativity for all LEGO enthusiasts. Rossana Mastrosimini, Channel Director LEGO Certified Stores West Europe, reinforces this enthusiasm, celebrating the expansion of LEGO’s presence in Italy and the continuous innovation in the retail concept.
The new flagship store skillfully combines digital and physical elements, offering an ‘immersive’ experience that will enchant both young and old alike. As Milan prepares to welcome this new entry into retail, attention on the real estate market remains lively, especially in the context of a 40% decline in mortgages. However, the luxury segment of the real estate shines as a beacon of stability amidst uncertainties, representing only a small fraction of the total market but significantly contributing to its overall value. According to the Observatory of the Luxury Real Estate Market in Italy 2023, Milan excels as the gravity center for the luxury segment, with a stock of over 6 billion euros, representing 13% of the national total. This data remains surprising considering the solidity and consistency of the sector, with 99% of the stock composed of apartments, reflecting constant demand and sustained growth.
This upward trend has not escaped the LEGO giant, which in 2022 has already made its triumphant entry into Florence, converting spaces previously occupied by the Disney store.
In collaboration with Percassi, this new LEGO emporium introduces unprecedented innovation: the “Mosaic Maker”. Customers now have the opportunity to create personalized portraits using only LEGO bricks, through a process that transforms a photo into a set of 4,500 pieces, making the memory tangible and unique. In a context of continuous transformation, the LEGO Group and Percassi emerge as small but great pioneers, redefining not only the retail landscape but also the real estate space, weaving an increasingly vibrant and creative urban fabric for future generations.
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