Mundo Momo proposes Barranquilla, Colombia’s first permanent infrastructure dedicated to the annual Carnival, the city’s most important folkloric celebration. Inspired by the beauty of the Carnival traditions, the building houses costume workshops, float fabrication spaces, and dance studios. The project is deeply rooted in its site, addressing challenges of urban continuity and climate resiliency through use of vernacular materials and design principles. Mundo Momo aims to provide the city of Barranquilla with a new level of innovation to expand the Carnival while preserving its rich history.

The project was developed in the Vernacularology Studio led by Adib Cúre at the University of Miami School of Architecture.