40. Defensive design and hostile architecture - Cara Chellew

19/12/2024 33 min
40. Defensive design and hostile architecture - Cara Chellew

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Episode Synopsis

Have you wondered about those armrests on park benches, or spikes on ledges or in hidden corners? They're examples of defensive design and hostile architecture.

In this episode, urban planning expert Cara Chellew explains how hostile design of public spaces affects some of the most vulnerable and makes them less appealing to all.

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