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100architects A global design studio creating hyper-stimulating environments. Specializing in public spaces, entertainment hubs, and mega events.

With offices in Shanghai, Dubai, and Riyadh, our 400+ professionals deliver innovative solutions worldwide. 100architects was born with the mission of improving our cities and the experience of citizens in the public realm, by providing high-quality, innovative and stimulating public spaces, inclusive & accessible to everyone. Our architecture studio doesn’t do buildings (at least not in the conventional way). Through our experimental design approach, our work aims to transform the cityscape we know today into the hyper-stimulating one we envision tomorrow. We specialize in street architecture & urban interventions, generating innovative solutions that encourage the occurrence of joyful social dynamics. We believe play is the purest form of creativity, thus, we imagine cities as playgrounds for citizens, regardless of their age or social status, encouraging learning through play and social interactions. At 100architects, we believe that working in the public space is a privilege. We consider our office an experimental lab for creative urban solutions, driven by the passion of shaping the cities of tomorrow. The team in our Shanghai-based office is composed of 16 young creative architects and designers whose work lies at the intersection of place-making, street art, landscape architecture and urban interventions.

100 was founded in 2013 in Shanghai by Marcial Jesús, and is currently led by 3 partners –Javier González (Spain), Jenny Fan (China) and Marcial Jesús (Chile) – establishing an international collaborative workshop with talents from US, Italy, Spain, Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Nigeria and China.

A forgotten ocean, reimagined as play.Sea Creatures transforms Al Mamsha’s public realm into an immersive playscape insp...
30/09/2026

A forgotten ocean, reimagined as play.

Sea Creatures transforms Al Mamsha’s public realm into an immersive playscape inspired by Sharjah’s prehistoric past — when the region was once covered by the sea.

Marine fossils, underwater worlds, and ocean movements become slides, tunnels, climbing structures, shaded spaces, and colorful urban experiences.

A public space where history becomes imagination.

CLARITY COMES WITH SPACE. ✨Sometimes, the most meaningful moments happen when we stop rushing.A child discovering a new ...
30/09/2026

CLARITY COMES WITH SPACE. ✨

Sometimes, the most meaningful moments happen when we stop rushing.

A child discovering a new way to climb. A quiet afternoon under a colorful canopy. A little corner to sit, observe, or simply enjoy being there.

At 100architects, we believe playful public spaces should offer more than excitement. They should also create opportunities to pause, connect, and experience the city at our own pace.

LESS NOISE. MORE ROOM TO EXPERIENCE LIFE. 💚

Which of these spaces would you choose for a little moment of peace?

A NEW LANDMARK FOR SEOUL. 🟠🌿What if a park could connect the city, the river, and nature in one continuous gesture?Our c...
30/09/2026

A NEW LANDMARK FOR SEOUL. 🟠🌿

What if a park could connect the city, the river, and nature in one continuous gesture?

Our concept for Jamsil Hangang Park introduces a monumental orange ring inspired by Korea’s Taeguk symbol and the moon.

The elevated loop frames panoramic views of the Han River while connecting pools, botanical landscapes, artistic spaces, and pedestrian piers.

Below, meandering paths weave through a landscape where natural filtration systems use reeds and beneficial bacteria to help purify the swimming pools.

One ring. One connected landscape. A new way to experience the river.

RGB — WHERE COLORS COME TO PLAY. 🔴🟢🔵What if the forgotten corners of a mall became places for play?At Kunsquare in Kunsh...
30/09/2026

RGB — WHERE COLORS COME TO PLAY. 🔴🟢🔵

What if the forgotten corners of a mall became places for play?

At Kunsquare in Kunshan, we transformed six underused public spaces into colorful, interactive destinations for families.

🔴 RED — energy, movement, and excitement.
🟢 GREEN — curiosity, exploration, and discovery.
🔵 BLUE — imagination, sensory play, and adventure.

Three colors. Three personalities. Endless ways to play.

Because a mall can be much more than shopping.

BEFORE THE COLORS, THERE WAS CHAOS! 👀This is where the playful shapes really begin.Raw metal, welding, cutting, polishin...
30/09/2026

BEFORE THE COLORS, THERE WAS CHAOS! 👀

This is where the playful shapes really begin.

Raw metal, welding, cutting, polishing, scattered materials—and countless details slowly coming together in the workshop.

What might look unfinished today will soon become a collection of colorful installations designed to spark curiosity, movement, and imagination.

LITTLE DETAILS. BIGGER PICTURE.

Can you already guess what these pieces will become? 👀

🐓 WHEN TRADITION GETS A PLAYFUL MAKEOVER!Who says a Chinese New Year celebration has to be ordinary?Meet ROOSTER XINTIAN...
29/09/2026

🐓 WHEN TRADITION GETS A PLAYFUL MAKEOVER!

Who says a Chinese New Year celebration has to be ordinary?

Meet ROOSTER XINTIANDI, our vibrant urban installation celebrating the Year of the Rooster in Shanghai!

We reimagined the iconic rooster through bold geometric forms, striking red colors, and an illuminated sculptural structure.

But this rooster wasn’t just made to be admired!

We surrounded it with playful seating, interactive elements, and colorful ground graphics, turning the plaza into a place to gather, explore, and celebrate.

A LITTLE TRADITION. A LOT OF IMAGINATION. ❤️

Would you stop for a photo or stay for a while?

A MASTERPIECE IN THE MAKING. ⚙️✨Before the colors, before the excitement, before the first visitor arrives… there is THI...
29/09/2026

A MASTERPIECE IN THE MAKING. ⚙️✨

Before the colors, before the excitement, before the first visitor arrives… there is THIS.

Steel being shaped, structures taking form, and countless details coming together behind the scenes.

What might look like a chaotic warehouse today is actually where imagination meets precision.

Every curve, every connection, and every component brings us one step closer to something extraordinary.

The final result? We’ll let your imagination do the guessing. 👀

WHAT IF THE GROUND BECAME THE MAIN ATTRACTION? 🎨🌎COLOURED ZÓCALO | MEXICO CITY 🇲🇽One of Mexico City’s most iconic public...
29/09/2026

WHAT IF THE GROUND BECAME THE MAIN ATTRACTION? 🎨🌎

COLOURED ZÓCALO | MEXICO CITY 🇲🇽

One of Mexico City’s most iconic public squares, reimagined through a bold intervention of colors, patterns, and playful geometry.

Our proposal transforms the monumental plaza into a vibrant urban canvas, giving people a new reason to explore, gather, and experience the city.

And the most exciting part? The design can change over time, allowing the square to continuously reinvent itself.

Because sometimes, transforming a city starts with something as simple as painting the ground.

WHY CAN’T A PLAYGROUND FEEL LIKE A SPACE MISSION? 🪐For Xichang Aerospace Park, we imagined a galaxy you could play your ...
29/09/2026

WHY CAN’T A PLAYGROUND FEEL LIKE A SPACE MISSION? 🪐

For Xichang Aerospace Park, we imagined a galaxy you could play your way through.

Elevated loops become orbits. Play spaces become planetary worlds. A central Black Hole Pavilion brings everything together in a universe of discovery.

A journey that starts on Earth—and follows your imagination.

Which part would you explore first? 🚀

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