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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Prison Design"”.
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Chronicle of confinement: A tale of Dystopian Chains and Utopian dreams
This architectural thesis reimagines the design of prisons, proposing a new typology that helps with a more beneficial transition for prisoners back into society. By drawing insights from documentaries, movies, interviews, and existing prison models, the thesis envisions a utopian prison …
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Imprisonment of the Human Body: Reforming the system & lives through architecture [using Pollsmoor]
This project looks at an approach to the design of a prison visitors centre for Pollsmoor Maximum Security Prison which is grounded in humane design principles. Pollsmoor – like many prisons around the world and in South Africa – presents issues of gangsterism and overcrowding which are exacerbated …
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A study of Cork City Gaol, (1824-1878), As a typical example of an Irish county Gaol of the Nineteenth century with reference to the relevance of such county gaols to modern prisons and as an example of heritage research
… to the understanding of nineteenth century Irish prison design and discipline, and thus possibly contribute to the debate in relation to the form and function of modern prisons. O'Mahony, (1994), described the history of official punishment as being of itself interesting, and therefore relevant to …
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RE-Design / RE-Habilitate
During the last decade, criminal justice and prison reform in the United States has been at the core of many social organizations, rallies and protests throughout the country. While most concerns aim for increased policing, legislative change and the reduction of incarceration rates altogether, the …