CONCEPTS FOR NEW PRISON

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to exemine newconcepts and approaches to prison building design..  The paper deals with the research of the development of new prison forms as well as the influence of modern technologies on architectural space, creation of new programe for prison that alter the perceptions of architectural context. The prison complex is located on the outskirts of town Novi Sad, into the natural environment, of the island Čerevićka ada. Seven case studies were conducted in this topic. Research has shown different relationships between spatial solutions and programs, functions, context, users. The conclusions of this research were set up as the basis of the design process. As a result, a new prison complex was designed, as a space where various cultural, sports and educational programs should take place. The new  prison complexwas created, with designated spaces that help rehabilitate prisoners and introduce new program.