Regarding the incredible transformations that Mexico City is undergoing, what in the forties was a flour mill, today is an urban art district and its name is the Ex Fábrica de Harina.
For decades this factory was abandoned until a group of real estate developers decided to recover it to transform it into a space for recreation and culture.
The Former Flour Factory, new artistic vocation
In the first place, it was sought that its reconditioning be sustainable, for which the recycling of materials and the preservation of the original structures of the property were prioritized.
Also, there is an intention that the complex becomes a recreational space where people live together and form a community; So much so that the participation of graffiti artists is encouraged to give life to the walls of the venue with their street art.
What can you find in the new art district?
- Tattoo studio.
- Cinema Studio.
- Art Galeries.
- Vinyl store.
- Rink.
- Fashion and design proposals with jewelry, painting, engraving and more.
- A bazaar with collectibles from the fifties.
- Stores with retro furniture, dolls and collectible toys; old books, porcelain, etc.
Regarding its gastronomic and entertainment proposal, the place has a Pizzeria del Perro Negro, Café Camino a Comala, Hamburguesas Mataleón, breweries, food trucks, live music and forums for events.
Lastly, the place is 100% instagrammable, so don’t forget your cell phone when you go!
Former Flour Factory
Where: 106 Primavera Street, Ángel Zimbrón, Miguel Hidalgo City Hall, CDMX. (Entry by Aquiles Serdán).
When: Monday to Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Cost: free entry.