JUVENILE
CORRECTIONAL
CENTER
Influencing Human Psychology
Through Designed Environment.
Presented by:
Wurie Chika Noble
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
A juvenile correctional centre is a facility
created to house, treat, and reintegrate young
individuals aged 13 to 18 years who have
committed offences.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The city's juvenile incarceration institutions
frequently fall short in meeting the complex
psychological demands of these young
offenders, which raises the risk of recidivism
and has a detrimental effect on the inmates'
general well-being.
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AIM OF STUDY
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
To design a juvenile detention facility that
maximizes the built environment to improve
psychological health, promote rehabilitation.
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
To design flexible, versatile environments
that can support a range of rehabilitation
activities and programs while
encouraging individual development and
skill improvement.
Identifying factors that influence human
psychology
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CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
The environment's architectural layout has profound influence
in institutional settings like juvenile detention facilities, where
the environment's design may have a significant impact on
young offenders' psychological health and chances of
rehabilitation.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS
There are psychological components to juvenile delinquency as
well. Numerous risk factors have been found in studies, such as;
Impulsivity.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Low self-esteem.
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METHODOLOGY (CASE STUDY)
CASE STUDY METHOD
To assess their present situation and contrast the
design of the two kinds of facilities, various local and
worldwide Juvenile Correctional Centres were the
subject of in-depth case studies.
Case studies are analysed using Design and Content
Analysis. The Case Studies Analyzed are;
Halden Prison, Norway.
Sonoma County Juvenile Centre.
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Sonoma County Juvenile
METHODOLOGY (CASE STUDY)
Centre
Location: Santa Rosa, California
Site Area: 140,000 sq. ft.
Year of Construction: 2005
DEDUCTIONS
● Campus-like design: fosters a community
atmosphere and reduces institutional feel.
● Emphasis on outdoor spaces: integration of
natural elements for mental well-being.
● Functional and safe design: prioritizes
security while maintaining a humane
environment.
● Focus on accessibility: ensures all areas are
accessible to residents with disabilities.
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Halden Prison, Norway
METHODOLOGY (CASE STUDY)
Location: OStfold, Southern Norway
Site Area: 314,000sqm (77.5 Acres)
Year of Construction: 2010
DEDUCTIONS
● Integration with nature, preserving
natural beauty
● Human-centred design promoting a
sense of normalcy
● Clear division of spaces for functionality
and privacy
● Modern aesthetic with focus on natural
light
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FINDINGS (SITE LOCATION)
SITE SELECTION CRITERIA PROPOSED SITE DATA
Location: Obiri-Ikwere, Airport Road,
Accessibility.
Port Harcourt, Rivers State. (Proximity to
targeted groups, labour, utility, and
Proximity to Resourceful
materials).
facilities
The site is bounded by two roads, the
airport road (major access road) and
Topography and Utilities
minor road.
Availability of Land
Size: 356,359m2 (36.63hec.) The site is
relatively flat and slopes toward the
Site Size and Nature of Selection.
northern side of the site.
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FINDINGS (SITE ANALYSIS)
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DESIGN PRESENTATION
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