Dillwynia Correctional Centre Expansion
2022-AAJ02
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LU|HSW
4.55
Course expires on: 10/04/2025
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Description
The Dillwynia Correctional Centre Expansion offers a design solution considerate of recognizing trauma via an approach to rehabilitative design. This session will present the methods and challenges encountered when designing for a Women’s Prison, and some of the successes of implemented design initiatives. In essence, the new facility combines materiality, with a masterplan designed to promote familiarity and self-agency which aim to provide an environment whereby new activities and learning pathways can be conducted in a safe and supportive environment.
Interactions within the prison environment is becoming increasingly identified as a keystone to any prisoner’s rehabilitation and support process. Relationships between prisoners, staff and visitors all contribute to the shaping of the experience and outcomes of the prison term. Spaces that provide for families, children and friends should allow for a semblance of normality and respect to all involved in the visitation process. At Dillwynia the Visitor Centre has been designed with materials not becoming of a prison environment, exhibiting color, natural materials and light to allow the interactions to occur unencumbered of the sense of authority and typically harsh ambience found in older prison environments.
Course expires 10/03/2025
Learning Objectives
Understand the site challenges and how they became drivers for the approach to design
Learn about how the use of materiality, form and amenity can positively contribute to design elements for rehabilitation
Learn about the design principles and tactics to contribute to creating normal environments with opportunities for self-advocacy
Acknowledge the importance of Education and Purposeful Activity on the individual’s path towards rehabilitation, successful post release and recidivism
This session was recorded live on November 10, 2022.
Gregory is a partner with KMB architects in Seattle, Washington, and leads their Justice and Behavioral Health market sectors, leveraging his experience in architecture, facility planning, and client management to support the firm’s mission and core values. Greg is passionate about designing buildings that provide benefits that extend beyond their walls with an understanding the that the impact of the built environment on the psychological and physical wellbeing of a person is central to promoting healthy, equitable communities.
As the National Sector Lead for Secure Spaces, Anthea ensures that NBRS is responsive to our client's and partner's needs across all areas of the business, drawing on her experience working on complex, large scale public sector projects with diverse stakeholder needs. In her role as Sector Lead - Secure Spaces, Anthea seeks to create responsive and secure facilities that serve all who interact with them. Backed by evidence-based research and commitment to maintaining clear and concise communication with the client backed by evidence-based research.
Anthea brings a range of experience and expertise to the public sector, having worked on a number of secure environments such as Correctional Centres, Juvenile Justice Facilities, Courts and Forensic Health Facilities. Her specific knowledge and comprehensive set of tools allow her to meet client’s needs throughout all different stages of delivery on a wide range of justice projects for both public and private clients. She is passionate about ensuring the profession and the design of justice facilities in Australia can progress to provide better outcomes for society.
Craig is a Principal and an integral member of the NBRS Secure Spaces Sector. He supports the design and delivery of secure environments for both public and private clients. The team is committed to creating responsive architecture that promotes reflection and inspires change. With over 30 years of experience working in architecture, construction and project management, Craig has a depth of experience in the design and management of complex projects which ensures buildable and functional design solutions. His abilities cover all phases from practicality, design, detailed documentation and right through until completion. Since specialising in the Secure Spaces sector, Craig has gained a unique understanding of the requirements of his clients. He is skilled at understanding their requirements and responding with tailored design solutions that meet and exceed expectations.