An enchanted rooftop for the entire children’s leisure & entertainment floor of the Maternal and Child Hospital of Malaga, Spain
09.02.2025
Sea Creatures is a lively play space that fills an empty space in the city with vibrant colors in Sharjah, UAE
09.08.2024
Wired Scape is an innovative playscape nestled within a residential district of Guangzhou, China
01.06.2024
The playful handrail faces the river, with fun shapes that also serve as seating.
07.03.2024100 architects
100 cities
100 projects
RUBIX SQUARE
Fuzhou | China
A Playful fusion of art,
Sport, and Urban interaction.
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PEGASUS TRAIL
Pegasus Trail is a new milestone in the typology of urban public interventions made by 100architects in the Public Realm.PEGASUS TRAIL
This project intends to be a new typology of public space, “an urban toy for the city”. Following the studio’s belief that “Play is not only for kids”, 100architects have designed an urban playscape for the city, and for all its citizens, regardless of their age.PEGASUS TRAIL
In this occasion, the neighborhood-scale intervention landed in the ever-growing city of Chongqing, the 3rd largest city of China and one of the Chinese megacities with greatest growth rates in the past decade.PEGASUS TRAIL
A playscape that acts as an urban attractor, merged with the cityscape, blurring the boundaries between the play area and the surrounding cityscape, and presenting itself open and accessible for everyone.PEGASUS TRAIL
The design of this multifunctional playscape, and hence its name Pegasus, is inspired by equestrian sports, in which the horse is the central feature of disciplines such as “Dressage” and “Show Jumping”.PEGASUS TRAIL
The mythical winged horse leaves a magical yellow trace behind, meandering accurately around circular mini-plazas that serve as platforms for leisure and social interactions, turning the playscape into a multifunctional public space to be enjoyed by kids & adults alike.PEGASUS TRAIL
Like the equestrian sports, the design of Pegasus Trail is based on a challenging course of obstacles that users need to overcome successfully, turning the playscape into a “Play Route”.PEGASUS TRAIL
It has been designed as a playful course of challenging activities along the path of the yellow ribbon, which helps developing and challenging the physical abilities and cognitive skills of those who dare to try.PEGASUS TRAIL
All the playful components of the Play Route have been carefully studied and designed to create a sequential circuit of events, composed of challenging activities to be executed one after the other in a linear way.PEGASUS TRAIL
Therefore, the Play Route has been split into different sections with different complexities for different groups of children's ages.PEGASUS TRAIL
This way, we have an easier level of complexity in playful components for kids from 3 to 6 years old at the horse’s tail, and it gradually increases while getting closer to the horse’s head, presenting bigger challenges for kids from 6 to 14 years old.PEGASUS TRAIL
The ribbon meanders around 3 circular mini-plazas hosting different typologies of urban furniture for resting.PEGASUS TRAIL
While the ribbon represents the play and the action for kids, the circular plazas represent the rest and the calm spaces for parents and adults.PEGASUS TRAIL
In order to make the ribbon very eye-catching and stand out from its surrounding background, it was done in a bright and intense yellow color, an energetic color that quickly grabs the attention of passersby, and can evoke a sense of happiness, vitality and optimism.PEGASUS TRAIL
The floor, solved with EPDM to absorb impacts while playing, renders a wide range of patterns, graphics and interactive games which connect the different spaces and activities on the ribbon.PEGASUS TRAIL
Pegasus Trail is a new milestone in the typology of urban public interventions made by 100architects in the Public Realm.PEGASUS TRAIL
In this occasion, the neighborhood-scale intervention landed in the ever-growing city of Chongqing, the 3rd largest city of China and one of the Chinese megacities with greatest growth rates in the past decade.PEGASUS TRAIL
This project intends to be a new typology of public space, “an urban toy for the city”. Following the studio’s belief that “Play is not only for kids”, 100architects have designed an urban playscape for the city, and for all its citizens, regardless of their age.PEGASUS TRAIL
A playscape that acts as an urban attractor, merged with the cityscape, blurring the boundaries between the play area and the surrounding cityscape, and presenting itself open and accessible for everyone.PEGASUS TRAIL
The design of this multifunctional playscape, and hence its name Pegasus, is inspired by equestrian sports, in which the horse is the central feature of disciplines such as “Dressage” and “Show Jumping”.PEGASUS TRAIL
The mythical winged horse leaves a magical yellow trace behind, meandering accurately around circular mini-plazas that serve as platforms for leisure and social interactions, turning the playscape into a multifunctional public space to be enjoyed by kids & adults alike.PEGASUS TRAIL
Like the equestrian sports, the design of Pegasus Trail is based on a challenging course of obstacles that users need to overcome successfully, turning the playscape into a “Play Route”.PEGASUS TRAIL
It has been designed as a playful course of challenging activities along the path of the yellow ribbon, which helps developing and challenging the physical abilities and cognitive skills of those who dare to try.PEGASUS TRAIL
All the playful components of the Play Route have been carefully studied and designed to create a sequential circuit of events, composed of challenging activities to be executed one after the other in a linear way.PEGASUS TRAIL
Therefore, the Play Route has been split into different sections with different complexities for different groups of children's ages.PEGASUS TRAIL
This way, we have an easier level of complexity in playful components for kids from 3 to 6 years old at the horse’s tail, and it gradually increases while getting closer to the horse’s head, presenting bigger challenges for kids from 6 to 14 years old.PEGASUS TRAIL
The ribbon meanders around 3 circular mini-plazas hosting different typologies of urban furniture for resting.PEGASUS TRAIL
While the ribbon represents the play and the action for kids, the circular plazas represent the rest and the calm spaces for parents and adults.PEGASUS TRAIL
In order to make the ribbon very eye-catching and stand out from its surrounding background, it was done in a bright and intense yellow color, an energetic color that quickly grabs the attention of passersby, and can evoke a sense of happiness, vitality and optimism.© 100architects
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THE ORANGE MOON
The Orange Ring is a metropolitan intervention that aims to boost commerce and tourism catalyzing economic development by positioning this huge object on the riverbank of the Hang River.THE ORANGE MOON
The Orange Ring it is a project that will contribute to the city brand identity with a functional and eye catching project that will serve the entire city.THE ORANGE MOON
With the purpose of improving the existing public facility of the Swimming Pool in Jamsil Hangang Park, the Municipality of Seoul launched a Competition for a design solution that would bring back the former glory of this 30-years-old facility on the banks of the Hang River.THE ORANGE MOON
Not only by renovating the Swimming Pools themselves, but also seeking a solution that would reactivate the entire Park as a public destination within the City of Seoul.THE ORANGE MOON
Our mission transcended the renovation of the existing pools, targeting the reestablishment of the natural landscape and fulfilling an entire urban regeneration.THE ORANGE MOON
The project aims turning Hangang Park into a major urban and ecological landmark for the city of Seoul, to be used throughout all seasons.THE ORANGE MOON
The proposal unifies the pool complex with the surrounding cultural facilities. On the West, the Sagak Sagak Artistic Area, and on the East, the Botanical Learning Center.THE ORANGE MOON
The plan connects those 3 facilities through a system of meandering interweaved pedestrian paths, allowing easy pedestrian accessibility between all of them.THE ORANGE MOON
The project transforms the entire riverfront into a prominent public natural destination.THE ORANGE MOON
The proposal draws its inspiration from Taegeuk, the traditional Korean symbol which can be found in the National Flag of South Korea, as a very honored, loyal illustrative and recognizable shape.THE ORANGE MOON
A perfect circle split in two halves, red & blue, representing the balance in the universe.THE ORANGE MOON
The search for this balance between nature & architecture, is the core of our design, translating the Taegeuk into an orange circular object, a pedestrian walkway shaped as a ring that encloses the main pool facility.THE ORANGE MOON
This circular walkway is interrupted at the riverbank, hovering over the river, a belvedere allowing amazing views over the Hang River.THE ORANGE MOON
Curving upwards towards the highway, the elevated pedestrian walkway shields the pools from the traffic noise, and accommodates necessary indoor facilities under its roof at the same time.THE ORANGE MOON
It flattens at the intersection with the riverfront promenade, in order to ease pedestrian connectivity.THE ORANGE MOON
It protrudes over the riverbank, creating two walkable piers overlooking both, the river and the restored nature of the riverbank.THE ORANGE MOON
The undulating intertwined pedestrian paths create opportunities and affordances for the park’s public program.THE ORANGE MOON
Programmatic interventions for entertainment and leisure spaces within the natural environment are envisioned, offering valuable interactions with nature.THE ORANGE MOON
Spaces for practicing a wide range of sports, resting areas, shading structures and natural kids playscapes, resulting in a multifunctional park suitable for all kind of ages.THE ORANGE MOON
All pools are designed in a sustainable way to naturally clean its water by using a helophyte filtering system with reeds planted around the pools.THE ORANGE MOON
The treatment of cleaning the water is naturally done by bacteria living in the roots of the planted reeds.THE ORANGE MOON
All pools are designed in a sustainable way to naturally clean its water by using a helophyte filtering system with reeds planted around the pools.THE ORANGE MOON
The Orange Ring is a metropolitan intervention that aims to boost commerce and tourism catalyzing economic development by positioning this huge object on the riverbank of the Hang River.THE ORANGE MOON
The Orange Ring it is a project that will contribute to the city brand identity with a functional and eye catching project that will serve the entire city.THE ORANGE MOON
With the purpose of improving the existing public facility of the Swimming Pool in Jamsil Hangang Park, the Municipality of Seoul launched a Competition for a design solution that would bring back the former glory of this 30-years-old facility on the banks of the Hang River.THE ORANGE MOON
Not only by renovating the Swimming Pools themselves, but also seeking a solution that would reactivate the entire Park as a public destination within the City of Seoul.THE ORANGE MOON
The plan connects those 3 facilities through a system of meandering interweaved pedestrian paths, allowing easy pedestrian accessibility between all of them.© 100architects
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HIDDEN GARDEN
Hidden Garden is an exterior renovation of a sunken plaza giving access to a mixed-use complex in Minhang, the suburban district in the South-West of Shanghai.HIDDEN GARDEN
Besides serving as access plaza to the commercial and office buildings, the sunken plaza is also an open-air semipublic space fully open to the public throughout the day.HIDDEN GARDEN
This revamp of this almost abandoned sunken plaza had as a main objective turning the grey and obsolete space into an eye-catching, bold and vibrant public space fostering social interactions, entertainment and a fun immersive experience below the surface of buzzy intersection streets in Minhang.HIDDEN GARDEN
The project was conceptualized as if we had buried a seed in a colorless ground unleashing a colorful blooming explosion of life, gigantic flowers and entertainment features triggering the occurrence of this wonderful blooming garden.HIDDEN GARDEN
In order to bring the sunken plaza to life, we colonized all the basement floor with a circle-packing Colorscape, mimicking colorful flower buds perceived from top view, which is the way we figured most of the visitors would get a first glance at the sunken space as they access from the surface.HIDDEN GARDEN
Many of those circles feature interactive games, graphics and messages in them, encouraging a functional and eventful activation of the floor and the space.HIDDEN GARDEN
With the aim of enhancing the whole garden experience and immerse visitors in it, 3 oversized flowers sprout up from the ground, serving as playful and resting platforms under comfortable shadows, for kids and adults alike.HIDDEN GARDEN
Seating features were designed as little colorful sprouts, while the main playful feature is rendered as a meandering flower stem than bends to allocate swings and passages.HIDDEN GARDEN
Nearby the flowers, and guarded by 4 colorful columns, lies a mini-amphitheater for kids to meet, socialize and play around it.HIDDEN GARDEN
As a result, the revamped sunken space has been transformed into an attractor and a destination for a diverse group of users targeting families and youngsters.HIDDEN GARDEN
Commercially specking it has increased importantly the flow of people helping to ensure the success of the commercial scheme in which is immersed.HIDDEN GARDEN
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All in all, the project is composed of many features to play and rest attracting kids, youngsters and adults alike.HIDDEN GARDEN
Additionally, on top of this painted scape, there are functional objects, seating features and shading elements such as the gigantic flowers, rolling balls and circular grandstand.HIDDEN GARDEN
The main design action is a painted scape that intervene all the horizontal and vertical surfaces, adding color and interactive games on them.HIDDEN GARDEN
The project is a complete architectural revamp of the sunken plaza. It is inspired in a surreal and colorful blooming garden with gigantic flowers transforming the space into an immersive experience.HIDDEN GARDEN
It is located in a sunken plaza on the B2 level; however, it is an open-air space fully open to the public all day long.HIDDEN GARDEN
The Hidden Garden is an exterior intervention in the access plaza of a mix use complex in Minhang, Shanghai.© 100architects
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HIGH LOOP
High Loop is a proposal for the renovation of Puji Road pedestrian bridge in Shanghai, the iconic bridge over the Suzhou Creek that connects the districts of Zhabei and Jing’an.HIGH LOOP
The bridge extends over a kilometer in length as an elevated platform offering unique urban views from one of the most representative areas of Shanghai.HIGH LOOP
The Suzhou Creek is known to be a museum of bridges because of the large amount of those structures crossing over the creek.HIGH LOOP
This one in particular was first built over the Suzhou Creek in 1997 for pedestrians only. On 2009 for the World Expo of Shanghai, the bridge was renovated to allow access to small vehicles such bikes and scooters besides the pedestrians, improving the connectivity between Jing’an district and Zhabei district.HIGH LOOP
However, it is currently underestimated when compared with other bridges crossing the Creek, hiding its uniqueness and amazing potential to become an urban landmark in Shanghai.HIGH LOOP
Our proposal aims to transform the bridge into an eventful elevated park crossing the city offering a unique urban journey through one of the densest areas of Shanghai.HIGH LOOP
The design strategy of the High Loop organizes the different circulations by colors, creating a hierarchy of different rhythms and paces in which the bridge can be transited.HIGH LOOP
While a straight lane in electric lime color defines the fast track for bicycles and motorbikes, a winding path in viscous magenta color was purposely introduced to slow down the pedestrian circulation.HIGH LOOP
A contrasting loop that encourages pedestrians to take it slow, enjoy the journey and the privileged views over Shanghai’s urban landscape and the Suzhou Creek.HIGH LOOP
As background color, a soothing cyan blue defines the spaces to stop & stay, spaces to socialize, meet and gather.HIGH LOOP
From viewing decks to picnic plazas, lounge areas or mini amphitheaters, it’s in these cyan blue pockets where all the contrasting yellow urban furniture and social functions are located, allowing the loop to wind around them, encouraging the appearance of those pockets.HIGH LOOP
In addition, new greenery planters are introduced, either as decorative elements or as functional separators of the motored track and the pedestrian path.HIGH LOOP
Besides those functions, some of the cyan blue patches have been purposely left empty in order to leave flexible spaces to keep allowing the occurrence of informal pop-up night markets and vendors commonly seen in the current version of the bridge.HIGH LOOP
The design does not change the current structure but rather transforms it by only adding a colorful painted scape and functional urban objects on top, improving circulation system and adding functional pocket.HIGH LOOP
Besides those functions, some of the cyan blue patches have been purposely left empty in order to leave flexible spaces to keep allowing the occurrence of informal pop-up night markets and vendors commonly seen in the current version of the bridge.HIGH LOOP
In addition, new greenery planters are introduced, either as decorative elements or as functional separators of the motored track and the pedestrian path.HIGH LOOP
From viewing decks to picnic plazas, lounge areas or mini amphitheaters, it’s in these cyan blue pockets where all the contrasting yellow urban furniture and social functions are located, allowing the loop to wind around them, encouraging the appearance of those pockets.HIGH LOOP
A contrasting loop that encourages pedestrians to take it slow, enjoy the journey and the privileged views over Shanghai’s urban landscape and the Suzhou Creek.HIGH LOOP
While a straight lane in electric lime color defines the fast track for bicycles and motorbikes, a winding path in viscous magenta color was purposely introduced to slow down the pedestrian circulation.HIGH LOOP
The design strategy of the High Loop organizes the different circulations by colors, creating a hierarchy of different rhythms and paces in which the bridge can be transited.HIGH LOOP
Our proposal aims to transform the bridge into an eventful elevated park crossing the city offering a unique urban journey through one of the densest areas of Shanghai.HIGH LOOP
However, it is currently underestimated when compared with other bridges crossing the Creek, hiding its uniqueness and amazing potential to become an urban landmark in Shanghai.HIGH LOOP
The bridge extends over a kilometer in length as an elevated platform offering unique urban views from one of the most representative areas of Shanghai.HIGH LOOP
This one in particular was first built over the Suzhou Creek in 1997 for pedestrians only. On 2009 for the World Expo of Shanghai, the bridge was renovated to allow access to small vehicles such bikes and scooters besides the pedestrians, improving the connectivity between Jing’an district and Zhabei district.HIGH LOOP
The Suzhou Creek is known to be a museum of bridges because of the large amount of those structures crossing over the creek.HIGH LOOP
High Loop is a proposal for the renovation of Puji Road pedestrian bridge in Shanghai, the iconic bridge over the Suzhou Creek that connects the districts of Zhabei and Jing’an.© 100architects
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THE SHOWER
The Shower is a creative and eye-catching intervention on the central plaza of Life Hub @ Daning for the joy and entertainment of kids, families and youngsters.THE SHOWER
The shower is a public space project that offers an alternative to the traditional concept of plaza, catalyzing social dynamics and activating urban spaces.THE SHOWER
A platform to foster social interactions and quality time outdoor during the summer months.THE SHOWER
It’s inspired by summer elements that could bring some freshness to the plaza, such as sea, water splash, summer breeze, surfing and summer lifestyle in general.THE SHOWER
To create that summer environmental narrative, we designed a multifunctional platform with the iconic shapes of waves, based on different stripes waving up & down which generate a series of spaces for playing, for climbing up or sliding down, for sitting and laying down to have a break from the buzzy life, etc…THE SHOWER
based on different stripes waving up & down which generate a series of spaces for playing, for climbing up or sliding down, for sitting and laying down to have a break from the buzzy life, etc…THE SHOWER
To enhance the water narrative, we created a playful orange water pipe ending with a huge shower faucet splashing water to the center of the installation, which gives the illusion that water runs through the pipe.THE SHOWER
As could not be otherwise, the color palette of the installation ranges in 4 different shades of marine blue, a very summery color palette to better represent the waves feeling.THE SHOWER
The shades of blue are contrasting with the vivid orange of the water pipe and the shower, so they can enhance each other by contrast.THE SHOWER
The multifunctional installation counts with a waving amphitheater directly facing the stage on the other side of the plaza...THE SHOWER
...climbing ropes, a wide communal slide for several people to enjoy it simultaneously, a surfing selfie spot, a pipe tunnel, and some games as floor graphics for kids to interact with the surfaces.THE SHOWER
Since most of us won’t be able to travel this summer to seaside destinations due to the current known circumstances, The Shower will surely bring you a piece of summer to Shanghai.THE SHOWER
The multifunctional installation counts with a waving amphitheater directly facing the stage on the other side of the plaza, climbing ropes, a wide communal slide for several people to enjoy it simultaneously, a surfing selfie spot, a pipe tunnel, and some games as floor graphics for kids to interact with the surfaces.THE SHOWER
The shades of blue are contrasting with the vivid orange of the water pipe and the shower, so they can enhance each other by contrast.THE SHOWER
As could not be otherwise, the color palette of the installation ranges in 4 different shades of marine blue, a very summery color palette to better represent the waves feeling.THE SHOWER
The Shower is a creative and eye-catching intervention on the central plaza of Life Hub @ Daning for the joy and entertainment of kids, families and youngsters.THE SHOWER
The shower is a public space project that offers an alternative to the traditional concept of plaza, catalyzing social dynamics and activating urban spaces.THE SHOWER
A platform to foster social interactions and quality time outdoor during the summer months.THE SHOWER
It’s inspired by summer elements that could bring some freshness to the plaza, such as sea, water splash, summer breeze, surfing and summer lifestyle in general.THE SHOWER
To create that summer environmental narrative, we designed a multifunctional platform with the iconic shapes of waves, based on different stripes waving up & down.THE SHOWER
This action generate a series of spaces for playing, for climbing up or sliding down, for sitting and laying down to have a break from the buzzy life, etc…THE SHOWER
To enhance the water narrative, we created a playful orange water pipe ending with a huge shower faucet splashing water to the center of the installation, which gives the illusion that water runs through the pipe.THE SHOWER
To enhance the water narrative, we created a playful orange water pipe ending with a huge shower faucet splashing water to the center of the installation, which gives the illusion that water runs through the pipe.THE SHOWER
As could not be otherwise, the color palette of the installation ranges in 4 different shades of marine blue, a very summery color palette to better represent the waves feeling.THE SHOWER
The shades of blue are contrasting with the vivid orange of the water pipe and the shower, so they can enhance each other by contrast.THE SHOWER
The multifunctional installation counts with a waving amphitheater directly facing the stage on the other side of the plaza...© 100architects
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HORSELAND
HORSELAND is a public space project comprising a combination of landscape design and different outdoor facilities in a single space, such as sport features, playscape features for kids and leisure features for adults.HORSELAND
Its privileged location provides a unique viewpoint toward the green cityscape of this urban area.HORSELAND
It is located in the hilly topographies of Chongqing, positioned in an urban plateau among residential buildings.HORSELAND
Inspired by the basic circular sketching strokes commonly used to draw animals anatomy, we used the circle as basic geometry to reveal the different parts of the Horse’s body.HORSELAND
Also the intercepting circles subdivide the space into multiple smaller functional pockets, turning the playscape into a multifunctional space to be enjoyed by kids & adults alike.HORSELAND
Transferring this idea to the spatial organization strategy of the project, we thought of creating a multi-functional public space by the combination and intersection of smaller independent fractions of circles, using smaller circles for simple functions and bigger circles for more elaborated ones.HORSELAND
Besides having leisure spaces to be enjoyed by adults, such as seating and resting features, the project also counts with a series of play pockets for the entertainment of young users, such as a climbing surface, an amphitheater hill or a mini basketball court among others.HORSELAND
However, the most prominent and eye-catching feature is the biggest circle, which consists on a circular elevated pipe from which are hanging many sport related features for outdoor fitness activities, enclosing a fitness area to complete the functional program.HORSELAND
The Horse is surrounded by circles of greenery to insert a pinch of nature within the proposal and complementing the overall doted landscape.HORSELAND
Custom lighting features were designed specifically for this project, featuring branched poles with spherical bulbs matching the circular design language.HORSELAND
The big majority of playing surfaces and sport areas are solved with EPDM rubber in multiple vibrant colors to highlight the geometrical intersections of different circles.HORSELAND
The remaining circulation space is solved with shades of grey pavement stone, allowing a strong contrast with the shape of the Horse.HORSELAND
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The big majority of playing surfaces and sport areas are solved with EPDM rubber in multiple vibrant colors to highlight the geometrical intersections of different circles. The remaining circulation space is solved with shades of grey pavement stone, allowing a strong contrast with the shape of the Horse.HORSELAND
Custom lighting features were designed specifically for this project, featuring branched poles with spherical bulbs matching the circular design language.HORSELAND
The Horse is surrounded by circles of greenery to insert a pinch of nature within the proposal and complementing the overall doted landscape.HORSELAND
However, the most prominent and eye-catching feature is the biggest circle, which consists on a circular elevated pipe from which are hanging many sport related features for outdoor fitness activities, enclosing a fitness area to complete the functional program.HORSELAND
Besides having leisure spaces to be enjoyed by adults, such as seating and resting features, the project also counts with a series of play pockets for the entertainment of young users, such as a climbing surface, an amphitheater hill or a mini basketball court among others.HORSELAND
Transferring this idea to the spatial organization strategy of the project, we thought of creating a multifunctional public space by the combination and intersection of smaller independent fractions of circles, using smaller circles for simple functions and bigger circles for more elaborated ones.HORSELAND
as a design strategy to subdivide the space into multiple smaller functional pockets, turning the playscape into a multifunctional space to be enjoyed by kids & adults alike.HORSELAND
Inspired by the basic circular sketching strokes commonly used to draw animals anatomy, we used the circle as basic geometry to reveal the different parts of the Horse’s body,HORSELAND
Its privileged location provides a unique viewpoint toward the green cityscape of this urban area.HORSELAND
It is located in the hilly topographies of Chongqing, positioned in an urban plateau among residential buildings.HORSELAND
HORSELAND is a public space project comprising a combination of landscape design and different outdoor facilities in a single space, such as sport features, playscape features for kids and leisure features for adults.© 100architects
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CREEK PLAY
Colorful Watertown is a project to enhance the public realm of Dubai Creek Harbour, for its upcoming opening.CREEK PLAY
The latest ambitious project from Emaar Properties is pedestrian friendly, with humanly scaled streets, spaces for leisure and fun, active public spaces, walkable and discoverable. A new hotspot in the city of Dubai.CREEK PLAY
Due to the upcoming release of this world class development, 100 Architects was commissioned to design an outdoor project to enhance the public realm experience of residents and visitors from the Creek Island.CREEK PLAY
A stimulating permanent intervention for entertainment, developed in a linear way along 350 meters of waterfront promenade at the Creek Island’s Marina.CREEK PLAY
Conceptually conceived as a playful village, the proposal is manifested as an eye-catching playscape for the joy of kids and adults alike, adding a pinch of color and playfulness along the meandering promenade.CREEK PLAY
These 7 different stations create a journey of fun, a circuit of eventful surprises along the promenade, offering an alternative playful experience to the mesmerizing creek and Dubai skyline views.CREEK PLAY
The 7 nodes have a symbolic meaning related to the federation of the 7 emirates as the United Arab Emirates.CREEK PLAY
Hence while each node is rendered as a little village by itself and can be understood as an independent entity, all of them are part of a common project, linked to each other.CREEK PLAY
The 7 focal nodes of activity are connected to each other through a series of colorful walls and floor graphics inspired by Dubai’s vernacular arabesque shapes, as the ones used in traditional doors, windows and other elements of vernacular architecture.CREEK PLAY
Each node is composed by a conglomeration of capsules forming a stimulating village of fun, in which each capsule offers a different instant function,CREEK PLAY
such as sitting, swinging, sliding, climbing, laying down, playing, hanging, etc…, all of them encouraging the occurrence of social interactions.CREEK PLAY
While some of the capsules are mostly focused on kids, some others are thought to be also used by adults.CREEK PLAY
This familiar approach of combining spaces for kids and adults has resulted in a perfect public space for visitors and residents of all ages.CREEK PLAY
While some of the capsules are mostly focused on kids, some others are thought to be also used by adults.CREEK PLAY
Each node is composed by a conglomeration of capsules forming a stimulating village of fun, in which each capsule offers a different instant function.CREEK PLAY
the nodes offer Instant functions such as sitting, swinging, sliding, climbing, laying down, playing, hanging, etc…, all of them encouraging the occurrence of social interactions.CREEK PLAY
The 7 focal nodes of activity are connected to each other through a series of colorful walls and floor graphics inspired by Dubai’s vernacular arabesque shapes, as the ones used in traditional doors, windows and other elements of vernacular architecture.CREEK PLAY
Colorful Watertown is a project to enhance the public realm of Dubai Creek Harbour, for its upcoming opening.CREEK PLAY
The latest ambitious project from Emaar Properties is pedestrian friendly, with humanly scaled streets, spaces for leisure and fun, active public spaces, walkable and discoverable. A new hotspot in the city of Dubai.CREEK PLAY
Due to the upcoming release of this world class development, 100 Architects was commissioned to design an outdoor project to enhance the public realm experience of residents and visitors from the Creek Island.CREEK PLAY
A stimulating permanent intervention for entertainment, developed in a linear way along 350 meters of waterfront promenade at the Creek Island’s Marina.CREEK PLAY
Conceptually conceived as a playful village, the proposal is manifested as an eye-catching playscape for the joy of kids and adults alike, adding a pinch of color and playfulness along the meandering promenade.CREEK PLAY
These 7 different stations create a journey of fun, a circuit of eventful surprises along the promenade, offering an alternative playful experience to the mesmerizing creek and Dubai skyline views.CREEK PLAY
The 7 nodes have a symbolic meaning related to the federation of the 7 emirates as the United Arab Emirates.CREEK PLAY
Hence while each node is rendered as a little village by itself and can be understood as an independent entity, all of them are part of a common project, linked to each other.CREEK PLAY
The 7 focal nodes of activity are connected to each other through a series of colorful walls and floor graphics inspired by Dubai’s vernacular arabesque shapes, as the ones used in traditional doors, windows and other elements of vernacular architecture.CREEK PLAY
Each node is composed by a conglomeration of capsules forming a stimulating village of fun, in which each capsule offers a different instant function,CREEK PLAY
such as sitting, swinging, sliding, climbing, laying down, playing, hanging, etc…, all of them encouraging the occurrence of social interactions.CREEK PLAY
While some of the capsules are mostly focused on kids, some others are thought to be also used by adults.CREEK PLAY
Hence while each node is rendered as a little village by itself and can be understood as an independent entity, all of them are part of a common project, linked to each other.CREEK PLAY
The 7 nodes have a symbolic meaning related to the federation of the 7 emirates as the United Arab Emirates.CREEK PLAY
These 7 different stations create a journey of fun, a circuit of eventful surprises along the promenade, offering an alternative playful experience to the mesmerizing creek and Dubai skyline views.CREEK PLAY
Conceptually conceived as a playful village, the proposal is manifested as an eye-catching playscape for the joy of kids and adults alike, adding a pinch of color and playfulness along the meandering promenade.CREEK PLAY
Elevation of one of the action nodes. The node is composed of 8 Inhabitable capsules interconnected among them.CREEK PLAY
A stimulating permanent intervention for entertainment, developed in a linear way along 350 meters of waterfront promenade at the Creek Island’s Marina.© 100architects
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STARFISH HUB
Starfish Hub is a massive public realm activation of Saadiyat Marina Village, in the coastline of Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi (UAE), a massive development of new urban areas planned for creating an international attracting landmark for Abu Dhabi.STARFISH HUB
The project consists of 5,000 m2 of pure outdoor leisure, fun and entertainment facilities, strategically concentrated in one single multi-functional plaza, seeking a design solution that would transform the plot into a major public destination within Saadiyat Island.STARFISH HUB
The targeted users are families, children and youngsters seeking a premium destination for spending the day, looking for many different types of entertainment and leisure opportunities...STARFISH HUB
such as water sports, pools, outdoor cinema, concerts & events, commercial spaces as well as dining experiences while enjoying a seaside lifestyle.STARFISH HUB
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The Entertainment and Attractor platform.STARFISH HUB
In that regard, activities were chosen having into consideration all group ages and encompassing all possible interests for young users.STARFISH HUB
We drew inspiration from the starfish commonly found in the Arabian coast. We were inspired by fractals used in arabesque architectural patterns, that when revolving around a central axis, it creates a star-like shape where all the “arms” connect with the center.STARFISH HUB
The 12-pointed Starfish Plaza was conceptually conceived as a radial addition of 12 different programmatic platforms with 12 different functions, concentrically arranged towards a common center, which remains empty as the central plaza to host major events, performances and fairs.STARFISH HUB
The design carefully distinguishes each programmatic platform with its own identity, its own function and even its own monochromatic color palette, in order to make them all eye-catching by themselves and easily recognizable within the system.STARFISH HUB
However, it is the combination of all the platforms together, radially arranged, what makes of this space a major hotspot for social interactions and a model of outdoor leisure lifestyle in the Saadiyat Island.STARFISH HUB
The 12 functions embedded in each of the 12 platforms are such as Outdoor Cinema, Relaxing Pool, Pier Pool, Amphitheater, Chill-out Plaza, Sunken Lounge, Omni-Sport Pitch, Forest Plaza, Hammock Plaza, Tree-House Playground, Picnic Plaza...STARFISH HUB
...and finally the Crossing Pedestrian Walkway, which connects the retail street with the beach over the central square. Every functional platform is a component has its own identity and function for a specific user and time of the day.STARFISH HUB
This the project becomes a unique and giant mix use platform of public and entertainment spaces where all leisure activities can be found converging in one single center.STARFISH HUB
The new multi-functional plaza complements the open-air retail street at its end towards the beach, acting as the catalyzer of social entertainment and outdoor activities for the entire plot.STARFISH HUB
Starfish Hub is a massive public realm activation of Saadiyat Marina Village, in the coastline of Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi (UAE), a massive development of new urban areas planned for creating an international attracting landmark for Abu Dhabi.STARFISH HUB
The project consists of 5,000 m2 of pure outdoor leisure, fun and entertainment facilities, strategically concentrated in one single multi-functional plaza, seeking a design solution that would transform the plot into a major public destination within Saadiyat Island.STARFISH HUB
The targeted users are families, children and youngsters seeking a premium destination for spending the day, looking for many different types of entertainment and leisure opportunities...STARFISH HUB
such as water sports, pools, outdoor cinema, concerts & events, commercial spaces as well as dining experiences while enjoying a seaside lifestyle.STARFISH HUB
Our first design action was to blend both programs together in only one general proposal and create an eventful retail street that ends in the entertainment space that will act as the attractor and catalyzer of outdoor lifestyle dynamics for the entire activation plot.STARFISH HUB
The Entertainment and Attractor platform.STARFISH HUB
In that regard, activities were chosen having into consideration all group ages and encompassing all possible interests for young users.STARFISH HUB
We drew inspiration from the starfish commonly found in the Arabian coast. We were inspired by fractals used in arabesque architectural patterns, that when revolving around a central axis, it creates a star-like shape where all the “arms” connect with the center.STARFISH HUB
The 12-pointed Starfish Plaza was conceptually conceived as a radial addition of 12 different programmatic platforms with 12 different functions, concentrically arranged towards a common center, which remains empty as the central plaza to host major events, performances and fairs.STARFISH HUB
The design carefully distinguishes each programmatic platform with its own identity, its own function and even its own monochromatic color palette, in order to make them all eye-catching by themselves and easily recognizable within the system.STARFISH HUB
However, it is the combination of all the platforms together, radially arranged, what makes of this space a major hotspot for social interactions and a model of outdoor leisure lifestyle in the Saadiyat Island.© 100architects
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AZALEA ECO-BUS STOP
This proposal is part of a series of 2 renovation of bus stops inspired in flowers in Huancheng Nan Road in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China.AZALEA ECO-BUS STOP
“Azalea Eco-Bus Stop” is an eye-catching proposal for the new generation of bus stops located in Nº2: Huancheng Nan Road.AZALEA ECO-BUS STOP
The proposal is inspired in flowers and natural elements due to its nice balance between natural and urban character, in direct relation with a park and the river right next to it, but at the same time located in a very consolidated urban space.AZALEA ECO-BUS STOP
The proposal is strongly inspired by local nature, dragging inspiration from Azalea flowers, often seen in not only in Jiaxing City, but also in Zhejiang Province.AZALEA ECO-BUS STOP
The design strategy is over-scaling the leaves of Azalea flower in order to create structures which offer shelter to citizens and users of the bus public transportation.AZALEA ECO-BUS STOP
The seating features and flower pots within the proposal, are also inspired by nature, designed as bending flower stems where people can sit on.AZALEA ECO-BUS STOP
To complete a very nature-driven proposal, floor graphics are added to the design, mimicking the shadows of the Azalea leaves projected on the ground.AZALEA ECO-BUS STOP
The natural shape of Azalea plants is actually perfect to act as rainwater collectors, allowing us to reuse the water for the irrigation of the new vegetation decorating the bus stop.AZALEA ECO-BUS STOP
The design of this Bus Stop is not only thought as a sheltering structure, but also as eye-catching and recognizable Urban Landmark for the city of Jiaxing.AZALEA ECO-BUS STOP
This proposal is part of a series of 2 renovation of bus stops inspired in flowers in Huancheng Nan Road in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China.AZALEA ECO-BUS STOP
“Azalea Eco-Bus Stop” is an eye-catching proposal for the new generation of bus stops located in Nº2: Huancheng Nan Road.AZALEA ECO-BUS STOP
The proposal is inspired in flowers and natural elements due to its nice balance between natural and urban character, in direct relation with a park and the river right next to it, but at the same time located in a very consolidated urban space.AZALEA ECO-BUS STOP
The proposal is strongly inspired by local nature, dragging inspiration from Azalea flowers, often seen in not only in Jiaxing City, but also in Zhejiang Province.AZALEA ECO-BUS STOP
The design strategy is over-scaling the leaves of Azalea flower in order to create structures which offer shelter to citizens and users of the bus public transportation.AZALEA ECO-BUS STOP
The seating features and flower pots within the proposal, are also inspired by nature, designed as bending flower stems where people can sit on.© 100architects
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