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Hostile architecture. You might not be familiar with the term, but you've probably seen it in action. Those spikes on the window ledges, designed to keep the birds away. Or, in a more sinister fashion, things like strategically-placed armrests or rocky floors, cynically installed to ensure that vulnerable people in need of shelter are forced to look elsewhere.

Not only are homeless folks discriminated against directly and culturally, but also structurally too. These exclusionary designs, denying people even the right to find a place to rest, are a stark illustration of our society's collective disregard for basic humanity. Surely we can do better than this?

This heartbreaking list, compiled by Bored Panda, shows some of the most offensive examples of 'anti-homeless' designs, and it will make you ever so grateful for that roof over your head. Because it seems that if misfortune strikes and you should one day happen to lose it, you are most certainly not welcome to try and find a place to sleep on the streets. Scroll down to see what we mean for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments.

#1

You’ve Got To Be The Worst Kind Of Heartless Twat If You Can Go Around Slashing Homeless People’s Tents

You’ve Got To Be The Worst Kind Of Heartless Twat If You Can Go Around Slashing Homeless People’s Tents

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boredhuman
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Homeless or not, wanderer or CEO, you simply don't destroy someone else property. This make me so angry.

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#2

Someone Installs These Poles To Prevent The Homeless From Sleeping Here, They Find A Solution Anyways

Someone Installs These Poles To Prevent The Homeless From Sleeping Here, They Find A Solution Anyways

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#3

Modern Problems Require Modern...oh Wait

Modern Problems Require Modern...oh Wait

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#4

When You’re Inclusive But Still Hate The Poor

When You’re Inclusive But Still Hate The Poor

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#5

Anyone Else Find This Ironic?

Anyone Else Find This Ironic?

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varwenea
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never knew those mini arm rest were meant to prevent sleeping on them. That's just cruel.

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An Eyecatching Response To Mumbai’s Homelessness Crisis

An Eyecatching Response To Mumbai’s Homelessness Crisis

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Fish Boden
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fark, can you imagine accidentally falling on it. They hate the beggars and the homeless so much they create a hard-core public danger.

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lakitha tolbert
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not just eliminating the homeless from that space, but absolutely no pedestrian can sit down or rest there! What if you just want to sit down?

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katz up!
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't they have safety rules? That area is not safe for passerby

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Szavics Daniel
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so.. what if someone accidentally falls head into those spikes..? worth it??? 😫

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j b milam
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's chilling. what if somebody got pushed. mean just mean

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Teri Donovan
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, when someone just walking by accidentally falls on it and is maimed or killed, then what?

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Mark CM
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Keep ya hats on! That's for the homeless Fakirs who sleep on beds of nails!

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Papersnake
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And its not only terrible for the homeless, it wont be very fun when someone trips and falls on it

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Ruby DosSantos
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where i live,they just put all the homeless in the part of the city with the most kids.very dumb

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Lynann Lawson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg don’t have too much to drink and walk. Not safe with those retched spikes. Have a designated driver

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sharron lynn parsons
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The owner should be bound and gagged, put him on the spikes for the night !!!

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Nevi Løvfelt
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The worst is, they do it to scare the poor homeless people to a special area, where they are hidden from tourists. God forbid tourists saw there actually was poor homeless people in the "golden city" dubai.

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okpkpkp
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, I have a brain disease that causes (among other things) extreme balance problems. I fall down often. This would no doubt kill me.

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Mesmer
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess there are advantages to the US being such a litigious society. One misstep and someone would make millions.

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backatya
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damn I hope someone's grandma doesn't fall on the while walking by...

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Thorunn Sleight
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The spikes are raised electronically when they lock up for the night, then lowered the next morning.

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Ken Murray
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Call me cruel and a hater but maybe now some of those homeless people will seek help and hopefully wind up in a shelter somewhere where they can deal with the circumstances that got them there. There are very few reasons for an individual to have to sleep outside- In Toronto most of these "homeless" have grave psychological issues - they need help - not a park bench.

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Slune
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean it's in India. So that's not a big problem the Fakirs like to sleep that way.

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#8

This Man Removed 'Anti-Homeless' Devices From Benches And Ended In Court

This Man Removed 'Anti-Homeless' Devices From Benches And Ended In Court

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm glad he was doing that and I'm sorry he was taken to court because of such a b******t reason!

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#9

Cut In The Shape Of An Obelisk, They Are Installed On A Private Site In Paris. Imagine A Homeless Man Who Would Lose Balance In The Middle Of This Work Of 'Art'? Or A Child?

Cut In The Shape Of An Obelisk, They Are Installed On A Private Site In Paris. Imagine A Homeless Man Who Would Lose Balance In The Middle Of This Work Of 'Art'? Or A Child?

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're going to do this, then don't hide it as "art" but just admit that you're being cruel and kicking people who are already down

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#10

The Worst Example Of Anti-Homeless Architecture I've Ever Seen

The Worst Example Of Anti-Homeless Architecture I've Ever Seen

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Man Sleeping On A Anti-Homeless Bench

Man Sleeping On A Anti-Homeless Bench

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#12

More Anti Homeless Spikes....so Much For Community Spirit

More Anti Homeless Spikes....so Much For Community Spirit

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why the f**k does it matter if homeless people sleep under the bridge and get like the bare minimum of shelter from the rain?

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Anti-Homeless Architecture

Anti-Homeless Architecture

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Bianka Howwess
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Worker: What should we do about the homeless population? Boss: I don't know, put a bunch of d**k-shaped green things everywhere. Worker: Won't that look bad? Boss: Add some wierd rocks to it, then!

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#14

When You Wanna Look Inclusive But Hate Homeless People

When You Wanna Look Inclusive But Hate Homeless People

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are a lot of homeless queer youth who are thrown out of home because they're queer, get out of here with this b******t, this isn't supporting LGBT people, this is just inhumane

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#15

There Are A Few Different Varieties But They All Serve The Same Purpose

There Are A Few Different Varieties But They All Serve The Same Purpose

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