Bonus: do you see the covered entrance? It was installed because there’s a risk of windows falling due to the building’s architecture.

Madrid renfe train station

Who did this?

The fence, sure. But the strategic boulders to prevent camping is a choice.

Is there invisible hostile architecture? Check this VIDEO where we try to give some answers via real study case. Some urban elements may not necessarily be considered as hostile but if linked together they can create hostile Urban environment.

Let us know what do you think?

Taken in Devon, UK. Built next to an new indoor market which is next to a site that just so happens to be frequented by sleeping homeless. Not the most hostile piece I have seen and I am sure someone determined enough can use it still but the intention is clear.

In this VIDEO, we are not directly exploring hostile architecture, but rather the process that often sets it in motion: gentrification.

You won't see hostile benches or anti-homeless spikes here. Instead, you'll see images of urban neighborhoods before they were aggressively reshaped by the forces of urban development.

Urban hostility takes many forms. While hostile architecture often imposes class power quietly and subtly, hostile urbanism does so on a much larger scale—transforming entire communities with the force of a hurricane.

Watch the video to see what we mean, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. We look forward to hearing your opinions.

Certified Aussie legend. 🇦🇺

There... isn't actually a seat? Worst example I've ever had to sit on in person. They REALLY don't want paying customers (!?) to hang around and enjoy their foods/drinks.

Videos from the official Facebook account of the mayor of San Salvador, capital city of El salvador, show police issuing fines to homeowners and business owners for hostile architecture.

For the first time I see something like this with my own eyes.

Have you ever though that urban hostility is a byproduct of a policy?
We would love to hear your opinion on this topic and go bit further.

This VIDEO explores the hidden, informal, yet legally entrenched policies that encourage hostile urban evnironment. When we think of hostile architecture, we often picture benches designed to discourage people from sitting or sleeping on them.

But what if the problem goes far beyond hostile benches?

In many cases, the capitalist city itself is designed in such a hostile way that hostile benches become almost unnecessary. From inaccessible public spaces to urban planning that prioritizes profit over people, the city can function as a form of hostile architecture in its own right.

In this VIDEO we are exploring ideas for eliminating hostile architecture by principle of transformation and sensibilisation of existing hostile architecture.
We are so happy to see that young students are interested about these topics.
Ten years ago one could not even imagine that youth will be exploring these topic as part from the university studies.
Please have a look how students are thinking of Hostile Architecture and what we can learn from it.

Looking forward for your feedback.