For the last week I've been out and about around the Netherlands (hint at new content coming soon 😍)
But these benches caught my eye at the Central Station in Utrecht. This week's video I talk about the increasing use of "hostile architecture" in my city and cities around the globe.
Interestingly, just as much as these designs are intentionally trying to make it uncomfortable to sit or lie down, they are also intended to not be noticed.
Here in Utrecht, these arm rests were intentionally added so that you cannot lie down on this bench.
Check out this week's video for a walk through of my city of Freiburg and you'll notice all kinds of "uncomfortable" design choices, including awkward benches, homeless spikes, and the cost of these measures.
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For the last week I've been out and about around the Netherlands (hint at new content coming soon 😍)
But these benches caught my eye at the Central Station in Utrecht. This week's video I talk about the increasing use of "hostile architecture" in my city and cities around the globe.
Interestingly, just as much as these designs are intentionally trying to make it uncomfortable to sit or lie down, they are also intended to not be noticed.
Here in Utrecht, these arm rests were intentionally added so that you cannot lie down on this bench.
Check out this week's video for a walk through of my city of Freiburg and you'll notice all kinds of "uncomfortable" design choices, including awkward benches, homeless spikes, and the cost of these measures.
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