This from the Guardian:
"The architect Will Alsop is helping a group of prisoners to design their own jail."Alsop will run a series of workshops with the staff and long-term prisoners at HMP Gartree, Leicestershire, this autumn. Participants will be encouraged to visualise a "creative prison" that emphasises rehabilitation rather than punishment and security.
"'It could be the butt of lots of jokes, of course - a lot of open doors," Alsop says. "But there's a very serious issue behind it. What would be the benefits of creating something that they could respond to in a creative way?'"
The new prison is supposed to aid the prisoners in their rehabilitation by giving their lives a sense of value through creative expression. I think this is a brilliant idea. I am looking forward to seeing the results, both for the building and for the prisoners. Hopefully, both projects will be a success.
(via Cool Huntings)
Posted by Paul Hina at July 18, 2005 09:57 AM