In the last 50 years, scholars preoccupied with the issue of segregation have investigated in depth major factors that lead to people’s separation, both within and outside the law. New interpretations of how humans use architecture and urban construction tactics have shifted from being a savior factor from poverty and insecurity to a constraint element, capable of creating physical boundaries and social class separation. Even though the constant battle against discrimination of any kind has had many positive effects visible with the bare eye, human inequality was reinforced over time by less visible tools such as urban design. Just like a knife with two cuttings, architecture as a form of built environment intends to create for people an organized place to live but also succeeds in establishing limits with a powerful psychological impact.
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Walls, fences and main roads have separated territories since the birth of civilization, have protected against invaders and have established limits. In the past things were quite straightforward and decisions were made much faster, according to regional politics. If someone was not welcomed into the community…
