REFORMING PRISONS
recidivism; prisons; parametric
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From the Van Alen Institute and NADAA’s research, justice hubs focus on the rehabilitation of prisoners. The two entities want to re-establish the norm for prisoners in the United States. This building is split into three sections: civil, community, and education. These three sections embody the needs of a prison as well as a prisoner. Thus, it is important that services are available for detainees within the hub to gain experience and become better people as well as a way to return to city life after their sentence.
recidivism; prisons; parametric
From the Van Alen Institute and NADAA’s research, justice hubs focus on the rehabilitation of prisoners. The two entities want to re-establish the norm for prisoners in the United States. This building is split into three sections: civil, community, and education. These three sections embody the needs of a prison as well as a prisoner. Thus, it is important that services are available for detainees within the hub to gain experience and become better people as well as a way to return to city life after their sentence.
Louisiana
Site Plan
Art Gallery
Prisoner’s Bedroom
Courtroom
Visitor’s Area
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Within/Without/Throughout
commercial; waiting room; multi-functional
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Within/Without/Throughout explores the settings that materials can create. A glass ceiling can feel as if one is outside without the factor of weather. An interior courtyard can be enclosed, yet still feel spacious and exterior to the surrounding spaces. Can you create interior exterior spaces or exterior interior spaces that feel enclosed or open to the elements? This multi-functional building allows people to experience this while waiting for a train.
commercial; waiting room; multi-functional
Within/Without/Throughout explores the settings that materials can create. A glass ceiling can feel as if one is outside without the factor of weather. An interior courtyard can be enclosed, yet still feel spacious and exterior to the surrounding spaces. Can you create interior exterior spaces or exterior interior spaces that feel enclosed or open to the elements? This multi-functional building allows people to experience this while waiting for a train.
