Design 2:

This view shows the proximity of the bench to the EMU as well as the hostile spikes and surrounding context.

This view shows a section cut of the concrete bench and shows where the disruptive spikes are located. It also shows the context of the height of the foliage creating a difficult space to rest as well as the shade from the surrounding tree.

This plan view shows the location of the spikes and how a majority of them are located on the exposed edges as the foliage already makes sleeping on one side more difficult. The spikes also disrupt a person laying down.

Description:

The concrete bench outside of the EMU is another example of hostile architecture. On the side of the bench accessible by sidewalk, there are metal bumps placed a seats width apart. Though constructed under the ruse of adding texture to the bench and creating permeable dividers to guide the spacing of temporary sitters, its main function is to create discomfort when lying down, clearly targeting the unhoused population. Though it is possible to lie down for a few hours, any longer would certainly create discomfort and pain, preventing the unhoused population from being able to sleep through the night.