Public installations presented as part of Global Design Forum İstanbul explore the relationship between transience, the body, and space through diverse architectural approaches.

In this interview, we speak with Marcial Jesús, founder of the Shanghai-based architecture studio 100architects, known for transforming public spaces into colorful, interactive playgrounds. From the firm’s early days in China to its bold urban interventions across the globe, Marcial shares insights on public design, the role of absurdity in creativity, and how architecture can spark joy, imagination, and urban identity.