Fortressbased
Fortressbased is a descriptive term used in architecture, urban design, and game design to denote a design or strategy that centers on fortress-like defenses. It conveys a system where secure perimeters, controlled access, and layered fortifications define space, movement, and resilience. The concept is not an official architectural doctrine but a label applied to projects or analyses that emphasize defensive logic over openness or expansion.
Core characteristics include: strong, enclosing boundaries such as walls and gatehouses; defensive towers or bulwarks; moats
Historically, fortress-based planning arose with the development of fortified towns and castles in the Middle Ages,
Today, fortressbased is encountered in three main contexts: historical or reconstructive architecture studies; wargaming and strategy
See also: fortress architecture, star fort, military architecture, defensive design, wargaming, game design.