New Design for Danish State Prison in Vridsløselille

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The Scandinavian firm C. F. Møller recently won the award to design the new facility, which is set to replace an outdated state prison in Vridsløselille. Star-shaped prison wards, mentally conscious design, animal husbandry, gentle landscaping and sports facilities will be integrated to provide a stimulating environment able to promote the re-socialization of inmates.

C. F. Møller design the new Danish State Prison, which is part of a large long-term restructuring plan of the state prison system. The new facility is based on urban planning concepts and will house 250 inmates.

The layout was inspired by a small village nearby the prison and will include a network of streets and a central square. A six meter tall wall will form the perimeter around the entire complex.

In the center sits the administration building, occupation building and cultural center with library, religious worship room, sports facilities and a shop.

Within a five point star shaped prison, individual arms will radiate out from the center, four for regular inmates and one for high security risks.

The overall warm tones of gray and green will help calm the inmates and provide a soothing atmosphere. Inmates will be able to take part in various leisure and working opportunities, like animal husbandry, cultivation, and sports with the hopes that these activities provide stimulation, confidence and respect for society.

source: inhabitat, cfmoller, worldarchitecturenews

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