The Carnival of Barranquilla, Colombia is a culmination of culture and tradition celebrated annually before Lent. Its origins are a collage of African, European, and indigenous traditions which can be seen through the hand-made objects of the parades: masks, floats, costumes, and instruments. Planning for the Carnival is a large community undertaking; its year-round preparation holds as much importance as the event itself. The places in which the Carnival is prepared are rather informal. Costumes are made in backyards, dances are practiced in streets, and floats are constructed in temporary warehouses. The proposed project, Mundo Momo, introduces the city’s first permanent infrastructure dedicated to the Carnival. The building will provide Barranquilla with a new level of innovation to expand the Carnival while preserving its rich history. Made of concrete and steel, the building responds to its tropical climate by utilizing vernacular building principles.