The project to renovate the old municipal slaughterhouse in Ostrava, Czech Republic, which operated from 1880 to 1965, recovered a derelict space that had fallen into neglect and disrepair. After decades of disuse and protests over its partial demolition, the city acquired the buildings in 2016 and organised an architectural competition for their restoration and conversion into an art gallery. The proposal focused on using the original openings of the slaughterhouse to connect it to the city, turning them into access points that allow the exhibition rooms of the new gallery to open up to the public outside, democratising art and allowing it to expand into public space. The project also transformed the contaminated land into a diverse park with attractive green spaces for local residents, including a permaculture garden as part of the permanent exhibition. Artists, residents and gallery partners participated in the design of this inclusive space, which features more plant life, benches and art installations.