Hostile Architecture Debunked | Effie Li | TEDxAmericanInternationalSchoolHK

When she was living in Tondo, Manila, she became interested in architecture as she wants to design flexible housings for the poor and working class. Her desire has led her to realize that hostile architecture is an urban design trend that heavily affects the poor and unhoused community. This talk focuses on why there must be a balance of hostile architecture in a city. Effie Li was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. Her family is Chinese. She moved with her family to Hong Kong in the summer of 2011. Effie is fluent in Tagalog, Fukien, and English. When she was living in Tondo, Manila, she became interested in architecture as she wants to design flexible housings for the poor and working class. Her desire has led her to realise that hostile architecture is an urban design trend that heavily affects the poor and unhoused community. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx