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.

UK-based studio NEON is known for bridging architecture and art through works that bring sound, movement, and emotion into public space. In this interview, discover their creative process, their Fantastical Architecture philosophy, and the stories behind their extraordinary projects.