The following study, examines urban design and contemporary city from the perspective of gender identity. It attempts to reconsider and revise dominant design approaches to align them with current social values against discrimination.

This research unfolds along three axes. At the first level, it analyzes the dominant design model in direct relation to the male, heteronormative model that structures today's society. By investigating examples of architectural and urban design, this study highlights the subjects responsible for establishing the heteronormative archetype, such as architects and potential users of the space; the social values and needs promoted as well as the exclusions that this model imposes on subjects and social groups. Subsequently, the work highlights the issue of "femininity" as a critical lens for understanding and challenging socio-spatial hierarchies imposed by the dominant heteronormative model. Additionally, design projects are studied that negotiate concepts of "femininity" and "masculinity" with the goal of establishing radical changes in existing binary spatial patterns.

Lastly, the study examines the relatively recent discussion about non-binary gender identities in urban space. Drawing on testimonies, interviews, and experiences of queer individuals, as well as the study and analysis of feminist/queer scholarship, this research study emphasizes the importance of understanding the needs and experiences of queer individuals and the development of design patterns to promote a more inclusive urban space.