There are moments in a company’s life that speak louder than any presentation. One such moment is when the team is working on three completely different museum projects at the same time. Three leading institutions. Three distinct technical challenges. That is exactly what is happening at Proasur right now. It is, moreover, the best example of what we mean by a genuine guarantee of delivery.
AuthorIA at Yuso Monastery: the birthplace of the Spanish language
The Government of La Rioja has announced that the major exhibition on the Spanish language in San Millán de la Cogolla will be titled AutorIA. Proasur, in a joint venture with Studio Eterea, has been awarded the contract for the design and refurbishment of the exhibition space. The venue is the Monastery of Yuso, a monastic complex that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
The exhibition will explore the link between San Millán’s heritage and the origins of the Spanish language. It will cover everything from the Glosas Emilianenses and the works of Gonzalo de Berceo to the language’s current role as a global language. It will also examine the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence in the dissemination and learning of the language. Featuring audiovisual resources and augmented reality, the exhibition is scheduled for the second half of 2026. It is funded by Next Generation EU.
The challenge facing Proasur here is a huge one: to create a contemporary exhibition experience within a space steeped in centuries of history. In other words, to respect every heritage feature whilst integrating state-of-the-art technology.
The Casa del Comercio at ICEX’s new headquarters: a space for internationalisation
Proasur is part of the FRADE-PROASUR-INTEGRA-BALLET joint venture. This joint venture has been awarded the contract for the design, production, installation and comprehensive management of the La Casa del Comercio exhibition space. The client is ICEX Spain Export and Investment, at its new headquarters in Madrid.
ICEX is moving to a more modern, versatile and sustainable space. The new location is in Manoteras, an area undergoing rapid transformation in the north of Madrid. The exhibition space that Proasur will help to create is not merely a showcase. Above all, it is the platform from which ICEX will support Spanish companies in their internationalisation efforts over the coming years. The project is funded by the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.
The Palais de la Découverte: museum projects on a European scale
The third project takes us to Paris. The historic Palais de la Découverte, built for the 1937 World’s Fair and located within the Grand Palais, is undergoing an ambitious refurbishment, with a reopening scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
Proasur is part of the winning consortium alongside Métalobil and Tactilestudio, working for the client Universcience and in collaboration with the museography studio Casson Mann. The circle will be a predominant motif in the museography of the new Palais, an approach that will lend the galleries a sense of intimacy essential to a unique visitor experience. Proasur brings its expertise in technical development, bespoke construction solutions and high-precision execution to ensure the feasibility of the project’s most distinctive elements.
Three museum projects running in parallel, a single approach
The third project takes us to Paris. The historic Palais de la Découverte was built for the 1937 World’s Fair. It is located in the Grand Palais and is currently undergoing an ambitious refurbishment. It is scheduled to reopen in the first quarter of 2027.
Proasur is part of the winning consortium alongside Métalobil and Tactilestudio. The client is Universcience and the lead museography studio is Casson Mann. The circle will be a predominant feature in the new museography. This approach will lend the galleries an intimate atmosphere, essential for a unique visitor experience. For its part, Proasur brings its expertise in technical development and bespoke construction solutions. Its aim is to ensure the feasibility of the project’s most distinctive elements.
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