The proposal for the Museum of Contemporary Art of Panama is conceived as an open, climate-responsive architecture closely tied to its urban and social context. Rather than an isolated object, the building extends the public realm, establishing a direct relationship with the surrounding community. Organized around a large covered plaza, the project creates a shaded, permeable space between city and museum—inviting access, encounter, and collective use. Passive strategies such as deep overhangs, cross ventilation, and filtered light respond to the tropical climate, while clay block construction provides a restrained, locally grounded material expression. The museum is envisioned as an open and accessible institution, where architecture fosters connection—between people, place, and climate.