The São Paulo Museum of Art structures itself to allow the ground floor to stay as a public plaza. When it’s grounds were given to the city hall, they were given under the pretenses that the land’s view was never to be compromised. By creating the structure of the art museum underground and elevated above its grounds, the architect, Lina Bo Bardi accomplished this goal. Although it seems to be a simple gesture, giving the ground floor to the public is quite important. It means that the building doesn’t push itself on to anyone. No path needs to be changed in order to avoid it. In addition, it pushes for art to live rest on the public, instead of being in its own realm. Freedom of movement, sight, and thought is important; perhaps more public buildings should really give themselves to the public.