At MEDIOMUNDO, led by Fernando Pérez and Marta Pelegrín, we conceive architecture as a process of dialogue between the memory of a place and contemporary needs. The refurbishment, restoration, and redesign of the Sala Chaflán at the historic Banco de España building in Madrid is a clear example of this philosophy.
The intervention was inaugurated with the exhibition “2328 Reales de Vellón. Goya and the Origin of the Banco de España Collection”, for which we also designed the exhibition layout. Our aim was to guide visitors from the bustle of Plaza de Cibeles into a space for calm contemplation of the collection, creating a spatial and sensory transition that enhances both the artworks and the architectural setting.
The refurbishment of the entrance and transformation of the hall into a contemporary exhibition space involved the incorporation of advanced dry construction techniques and demountable systems, always respecting the original architecture. The restoration of historic elements was combined with the comprehensive modernisation of installations—lighting, security, and climate control—to ensure optimal conditions for the conservation of the Banco de España Collection.
At MEDIOMUNDO, we are committed to interventions that engage with history, integrating innovation, sustainability, and respect for heritage to create spaces that enrich the cultural and collective experience.
