Check Out These Fascinating Examples Of Hostile Architecture

What is hostile architecture? It involves uncomfortable design features that prevent the homeless (or any) population from loitering or laying down in public spaces. Exhibit A:

The design trend is most often seen in urban centers, but another example that's uber-recognizable is airport benches. Have you noticed that it's impossible to lay down on them these days, due to their dividers? A crime against the jet-lagged, if you ask us.

Many have taken to Instagram to document the hostile architecture in their own cities. Check out some of the most creative examples below.