#hostile-architecture

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fromCurbed
2 weeks ago

The Reopened Studio Museum's Chilly Elegance

David Adjaye's signature austere materials and moody forms produce buildings that appear inviting but often feel unwelcoming, blending technical skill with chilly virtuosity.
#urban-design
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Video: The Evolution of New York City Benches

New York City benches have been redesigned with hostile or exclusionary features or removed from new public spaces to deter people experiencing homelessness.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
San Francisco

This 4-mile bench could someday snake through downtown San Francisco

Urban design increasingly prevents resting; a San Francisco firm proposes a 4-mile bench to promote public seating and accessibility.
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