My choice of thesis building type is however inspired by the quote by Nelson Mandela. I believe that the true character of society shines through in how it treats the people who are cast aside and in general "other" than the rest of us. People we do not understand. I choose to do my thesis on places of incarceration. Through this thesis I would like to critique the society I am a part of. I will try to understand its shortcomings and I will in the end try to design the physical manifestation of what I wish society to be in the future, when we are ready, when all other issues have been resolved. My thesis is focused on the design of a medium/low security detention centre for juvenile males.
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