It is evident that, over time, continuous transformations occur within society, influenced by politics and the economy. Within this context, architecture has undergone multiple changes. This raises the following question: What is the role of architecture in a capitalist society? What are its functions and objectives? Given the close connection between architecture, the economy, politics, and society, this research aims to explain these changes by analyzing the phenomena of encroachment on public spaces in the region of Rhodes. Most of the Dodecanese islands, particularly Rhodes, are witnessing the phenomenon of overtourism, which is accompanied by the constant construction of profit-generating developments. A similar "tourism development" project is set to take place at the tourist port of Rhodes. What patterns does architecture of this scale reproduce, and how do they shape society? The selection and execution of projects based on profitability are promoted even by international real estate and architectural competitions. However, the origins of such phenomena can be traced back to 15th-century England with the enclosure of land and the establishment of the capitalist mode of production. In this process, architecture has been, and may still be, a means of implementation, increasingly infringing on citizens' rights.