This proposal aims to create a large-scale housing and community complex within Little Haiti, Miami. The form of this design is rooted in its context. Using the idea of masking, which is very prevalent in Haitian culture and carnival, as a common theme of design, this building aims to “protect” and “mask” the preexisting structures on the site, which consist primarily of local businesses. This structure, which creates many new programs for locals to enjoy, is masking this context from the metaphorical “threat” on the north edge of the site, the location of the Magic City Development. The Magic City Development is a large-scale real estate development project, approved by Miami’s local government, that is currently in the works and will introduce modern, luxurious commercial and residential spaces into the small town of Little Haiti. This development completely ignores the local cultural environment of Little Haiti. My proposal aims to show how to introduce large-scale developments into a culturally-rich neighborhood, such as Little Haiti, without disregarding the local cultural fabric of the city. All in all, this design provides the people of Little Haiti with a protected oasis of spaces that allow them to take part in different elements of their culture, such as art, dance, and a general sense of community.