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Many of the innovations that came from this process are to be found in the house block:.The new prison design signals the end of ‘gallery’ prisons.

The new design will have much smaller, 20 person spurs with a much more domestic atmosphere.The spurs are arranged in ’T’ shapes, creating outdoor courtyard spaces with plants.Green spaces offer opportunities for both leisure activities and vital employment to prisoners, encouraging them to value their environment.. Barless windows that do not open and have integrated ventilation grills.

This type of glazing provides comparable security without the need for bars addressing specific security threats, preventing waste being thrown from windows and reducing noise spreading beyond the prison wall.. Social interaction between staff and prisoners is key to rehabilitation.Victorian-style gallery blocks with a warden’s desk at one end have been abandoned in favour of a staff station placed more centrally, in a way that encourages interaction rather than observation.. Main, central functions like dining, exercise equipment and access to medical care have been broken up and placed in each house block.

Each block can contain a kitchen for communal cooking, classrooms, cardio gym equipment, a medicine point and laundry services, to create an environment more conducive to rehabilitation..

The prisons are designed with the ability to fine-tune security.This approach, which Chandos advocates for, represents a shift towards more cooperative and integrated methods in the construction industry, promising better project outcomes and sustainability.. 3.

Focus on community and inclusion:.Through various initiatives, including the use of social procurement mechanisms and community benefit agreements, Chandos leverages its projects to provide social value.

These efforts are aligned with IPD principles by ensuring that projects not only meet technical specifications but also contribute positively to the communities involved.. 4.Economic and workforce impact:.