Archimind

Abstract

Worldwide, exclusionary or defensive architecture has had a negative effect on a variety of landscapes and cultures. Due to its aesthetic appeal and functional purpose, it is frequently concealed, obscured, or ignored as urban design. However, it is strictly repulsive, causing harm to a wide range of communities and demographics. A person's mental, bodily, and emotional elements are only a few of the many problems. The project's target audience includes people who are impacted by hostile architecture, such as the elderly and homeless, as well as those who build it, such as architects. Presently, benches, separators and spikes on windowsills, uneven pavement, etc. are typical examples of hostile architecture. Exclusionary architecture contributes to the division and repression of people according to their social standing and has caused numerous psychological harm to these groups. Homeless communities and other populations excluded by hostile architectural designs are more likely to experience social isolation and loneliness. The project highlights a split model that depicts both accessible and hostile bench designs in a public area using drawing, sketching, surveying, model building, and painting. This project will assist in raising awareness of the problem and promoting improved methods for creating more accessible public areas.