Prison
Architectural and design approaches to prison systems, rehabilitation spaces, and incarceration infrastructure.
Prison design encompasses the physical spaces, systems, and environments that shape incarceration and rehabilitation. Designers working in this area examine how architecture can influence outcomes, from the layout of facilities to the integration of prisons within urban contexts.The community explores adaptive reuse of existing prison structures, modular and circular design systems that prioritize rehabilitation over punishment, and strategies for embedding correctional facilities within cities to reduce stigma. Projects range from speculative future prison concepts to interventions that reframe incarceration through architectural innovation.
