Buildings for Society — Season 1, Episode 3: Prison Architecture
Documentary • 26 min • 1 season, 3 episodes
Episode synopsis
How can we build environments which enclose without being punitive? A look at new prisons in Switzerland and Germany where architects have created light, welcoming spaces in order to aide the rehabilitation process.
About Buildings for Society
How can we build architectural environments that help children learn, provide dignity and protection to the most vulnerable, and help offenders rehabilitate? This series looks at new schools, prisons, and homeless shelters whose architects have used innovative techniques to create buildings that help society.