The new Mali Contemporary Art Museum welcomes the community to experience art, architecture, and nature in harmony. Designed to respect the historic museum, it integrates seamlessly into the landscape through a subtle intervention - a "slit" in the earth, inspired by Lucio Fontana’s slashed paintings.

Echoing the existing museum’s courtyard, the design creates a protected gathering space, open to both the city and park, leading to an underground museum via a gently sloping accessible plaza. Positioned opposite the historic museum, this ensures a continuous visual connection between old and new.

A forest atop the museum provides shade and noise reduction, while inside, a flexible, multi-level space fosters interaction. The North-East glazed façade optimizes morning sunlight while minimizing midday heat. Relocating the Metro entry within the park creates a calmer, more inviting approach to both the subway and museum.