EVADERE

Reinventing Prison

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INSPIRATION

In Psychology with Mr. Stein, we went over the Stanford Prison Experiment. This brought up various questions about how the prison system is set up and antagonizes inmates. I decided that I would build a prison for rehabilitation rather than punishment of prisoners.

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IDEA DEVELOPMENT

I had to research preexisting prisons such as those in Scandinavia that already have reformed prisons. The architecture of the prison can affect the overall mental health of the inmate. The campus layout is proven most effective.

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STATISTICS

These statistics show that many of the crimes committed by these women are trivial at best. They are not hardened criminals, yet there are still high return rates. I believe that with proper rehabilitation during their sentences will allow for a decrease in returning prisoners.

PROJECT EVADERE

INITAL IDEAS

This my first freehand sketch of how the layout should be as well as my needs analysis.

PRISON LAYOUT

Final layout. The Salon in the visitor center is meant for proper bonding time with the women in the prison. The Library Building is for prisoner education. Kitchen and Commons have a classroom so that the inmates can learn and have a place of community. Greenhouse provides an outlet. Offices are meant to be there to aid with the prisoners and their cases.

DESIGN SKETCHES

This is an angled perspective view of the Multipurpose Room, or Delta BLDG. The roof has solar panels and skylights. This is a gym layout that will allow for different activities like meetings. Then there's an adjoining classroom building for trades.

HOUSING SKETCHES

This is housing sketches for apartments within the prison. The roof is Sloped. This meant to provide women a sense of community. Every floor will have a communal eating and shower area. Roughly 50 girls within a floor. Also meant for girls to explore outside since they will be able to roam around. The overall materials will be stone and brick, this is a more rustic feel rather than contemporary. This is because I want prisons to know that prison reform does not have to be expensive to remodel.

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GREEN SCENERY

Inclusion of trails, outside activities, and a greenhouse within the prison is meant for inmates to keep a healthy state of mind. The greenhouse also allows for a hobby to grow. Rendering in Revit.

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ENCOURAGING LEARNING

There is so much the design layout can do for a prison. Having more interactive classrooms will allow for easier access to knowledge. Many inmates return to prison since they may not have proper alternatives other than crime for income.

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SLEEPING AREA

Your bedroom is usually the most intimate and personal place. Inmates should be allowed at least something along those lines.

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THE OVERALL IDEA

Architecture and engineering are needed aspects of our society. If we manage to go an extra step, these are key aspects to make a building that affects mental health. It may not seem glamorous at first, but it is essential. I believe that this is why I chose a prison. No one really wants to be responsible for constructing a prison, a place where supposed malevolent people occupy. However, if we use to design, we are able to change the way prisons act and perceived. These layouts are proven to decrease returning rates of inmates. Prison can be a place for rehabilitation and betterment rather than just a death sentence for being a functioning member of society. I want to make a difference through my designs as well as my engineer's point of view. I will make a difference.

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