MUSEUM OF SAN ISIDRO: THE ORIGINS OF MADRID

The reconstruction of the building, carried out in the last third of the twentieth century, included the reinstatement of historical elements like the Plateresque courtyard and the chapel, using archaeological data and historical plans to ensure their authenticity. In the area behind the building, once a garden, Valentín Quintás Ripoll designed new rooms with reinforced concrete hyberbolic paraboloid roofs. The architectural context established by this expressionist design had a direct impact on the museographic decisions, generating a visual dialogue with the arches and the new display cases.

Ypunto played a crucial role in the technical development of the functional systems for the display cases and their manufacture. With their compromised geometries and diagonal layout, these cases optimise the exhibition space, establishing a coherent visual rhythm with the paraboloids. The Ypunto team also made the scale models, interactives and audiovisuals that complement the museum's historical narrative.

A major milestone was the integration of the Gothic remains of the Jerónimos monastery that were discovered during the excavations undertaken for the extension of the Museo del Prado in 2002–2003. Pieces such as ashlar stones, latticework panels and voussoirs were measured and carefully rebuilt to guarantee their conservation and exhibition. Accompanied by projection mapping, this installation recreates the original architectural context, allowing visitors to appreciate its historical significance.

The museographic installation was completed under the leadership of Eduardo Salas and the coordination of Alberto González. The end result successfully integrates historical, architectural and technological elements to present an engaging history of the origins of Madrid.