The documentary discusses the concept of hostile architecture, which is the idea of shaping the environment around humans to influence their behavior. Examples include uncomfortable benches, blue lights, and spikes in designs, which are often used to prevent loitering, sleeping, or other unwanted activities. The origins of this concept can be traced back to the… Continue reading Hostile Architecture
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Fred Mills: The World’s Most Remote Buildings
Seldom seen, barely known about and hardly ever visited – Fred Mills tracks down the world’s most remote buildings. For more by The B1M subscribe now – http://ow.ly/GxW7y Go Behind The B1M. Click “JOIN” here – https://bit.ly/2Ru3M6O The B1M Merch store – https://teespring.com/stores/theb1m Read the full story on this video, including images and useful links,… Continue reading Fred Mills: The World’s Most Remote Buildings
Neuschwanstein: The Unique Fortress
Step into a fairytale and uncover the secrets of the Swan King’s legendary castle 🦢✨ Right in the middle of the Alps rises a castle worthy of a fairy tale. With its white stones, towers and turrets of stunning architecture, the castle was a king’s romantic dream that materialized amidst a steep mountain range. At… Continue reading Neuschwanstein: The Unique Fortress
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English Architecture, 1830 to 1914
By 1900 Britain had produced the world’s largest cities and the first industrial cities. These phenomena led to vast technical, social and architectural challenges. Victorian architects and engineers met these with some of the most impressive feats of construction since the cathedrals of the middle ages. The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are… Continue reading English Architecture, 1830 to 1914