Arquitectura hostil y privación del espacio público juvenil en Madrid: estudio cualitativo con Photovoice

This article addresses the research question: how do young people in Madrid perceive hostilearchitecture and the effects it provokes? It focuses on the impact of hostile architecture in Madrid,highlighting its influence on young people. A qualitative study was carried out, using the photovoicetechnique, reveals that this practice generates discomfort, disidentification with the environmentand discrimination among adolescents. The limitation of healthy leisure time and the promotion ofan individualistic lifestyle are additional consequences. This exploratory study collected testimoniesfrom eight young people, it highlights the need to consider their experiences in order to improvethe urban environment. Hostile architecture not only affects vulnerable groups, such as homelesspeople, but also undermines the Right to the City of the whole population. The findings underlinethe importance of listening to young people in order to revitalise public space, promote inclusivityand create a more egalitarian and caring city.