100architects

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 conve

ntional 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.

Because architecture only truly comes alive when people experience it🩵A collection of moments across different projects,...
27/05/2026

Because architecture only truly comes alive when people experience it🩵
A collection of moments across different projects, now filled with movement, interaction, laughter, and everyday life. Seeing people gather, explore, play, and create memories inside these spaces is always the most rewarding part of the process.

Probably the sweetest street in Shanghai🍭✨Curves, loops, slides, climbing routes, floor games, and candy-inspired colors...
27/05/2026

Probably the sweetest street in Shanghai🍭✨
Curves, loops, slides, climbing routes, floor games, and candy-inspired colors turn Lollipop Street into a nonstop play experience right in front of the mall entrance. Designed as a giant tangled route of movement and interaction, the project mixes playground energy with pop-art aesthetics — creating a public space that feels playful from every corner.

The Activity Center is finally coming to life in Vietnam. ✨After months of fabrication and coordination, the installatio...
26/05/2026

The Activity Center is finally coming to life in Vietnam. ✨
After months of fabrication and coordination, the installation and construction process is now fully underway on site in Quang Ngai. Structural elements, installations, and construction works are progressively transforming the project into reality. Stay tune for more construction report!

Playspace inspired by the weather of shenyang☁️✨Thunderclouds transforms a immersive public playscape in Shenyang inspir...
26/05/2026

Playspace inspired by the weather of shenyang☁️✨
Thunderclouds transforms a immersive public playscape in Shenyang inspired by weather, clouds, wind, and natural phenomena. The project is organized through four different cloud structures designed for different age groups — creating spaces for exploration, imagination, movement, and interaction within one colorful community playground.

A look into today’s design explorations — from sketches, composition studies, structural adjustments, to spatial refinem...
25/05/2026

A look into today’s design explorations — from sketches, composition studies, structural adjustments, to spatial refinements. Each step reflects how ideas evolve through clarity, iteration, and design thinking.

A massive platform for entertainment with different activities to catalyze commercial activity in its surroundings✨Starf...
25/05/2026

A massive platform for entertainment with different activities to catalyze commercial activity in its surroundings✨
Starfish Hub is part of Saadiyat Island that turns into an immersive waterfront destination inspired by starfish geometries and arabesque patterns. It combines leisure, sports, cinema, play, pools, and social spaces within one multifunctional public plaza designed for gathering and interaction.
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One promenade. Seven playful experiences. ✨Back in 2018, Creek Play transformed part of Dubai Creek Harbour into a color...
25/05/2026

One promenade. Seven playful experiences. ✨
Back in 2018, Creek Play transformed part of Dubai Creek Harbour into a colorful waterfront playscape designed for interaction, leisure, and discovery. Stretching across 350 meters of promenade, the project introduced 7 playful activity nodes inspired by the 7 Emirates of the UAE — creating a continuous journey of surprises, movement, and public engagement along the marina.

Most of the objects were fabricated in Shanghai, China, and shipped to Quang Ngai, Vietnam, where the foundations and si...
24/05/2026

Most of the objects were fabricated in Shanghai, China, and shipped to Quang Ngai, Vietnam, where the foundations and site preparations were completed in advance for the installation process.
We traveled together with more than 20 Chinese workers from the factory, working side by side with the local contractor in order to assemble and install the project on site.
This has been a massive coordination and construction effort involving teams across different countries, tight timelines, and an intense installation process to make everything ready for the June 1st opening.
We are extremely excited about this challenge and working very hard every day to meet the deadline.

Behind every project, there are countless discussions, revisions, sketches, and technical decisions shaping the final ex...
22/05/2026

Behind every project, there are countless discussions, revisions, sketches, and technical decisions shaping the final experience.
The compilation captures moments from recent design reviews — discussing layouts, proportions, circulation, and how architecture can better respond to people and environmental conditions.nBecause good design is never accidental. It evolves through constant refinement.

A closer look at the clock intersection reveals how curves, shadows, proportions, and urban furniture work together to s...
22/05/2026

A closer look at the clock intersection reveals how curves, shadows, proportions, and urban furniture work together to shape movement, interaction, and atmosphere within the space. Every line and composition was designed to create a softer and more immersive public experience — transforming circulation areas into places where people can pause, gather, and enjoy the city.

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