Cinemas and auditoriums have always fascinated me for their structure: on one hand, they hold enormous potential in their screening rooms, and on the other, they are spaces that have evolved very little over decades.
Recently, we have seen creative projects such as the transformation of the former auditorium at the Museo Reina Sofía into a new space dedicated to audiovisual formats.
The redesign of iconic spaces like this is not just a technological upgrade—it is a complete reinvention of the cultural and sensory experience. The intervention at Museo Reina Sofía involved a careful revision of the entrance, the seating area, and the materiality of the hall, with the goal of optimizing acoustics and installing state-of-the-art audio and video systems, all while preserving the historical identity of the building.
Barcelona-based Bach studio skillfully preserved the iconic architectural details, including the triangular projection room that organizes circulation and the suspended triangle above the stage, reinterpreting them in a contemporary key. The design strategy balances functionality and aesthetics, transforming the hall into a flexible environment capable of hosting diverse events, under the emblematic vaulted ceiling reminiscent of a starry sky.
Even the entrance lobby becomes a focal point: a triangular storage unit interacts with the projection booth’s geometry and guides visitor flow, combining discreet luxury with spatial innovation.
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