> > Fin Mcmorran wrote:
>>
>> I would love to see architectural models for a building designed with
>> social control of its population as its main agenda, and a requirement
> > that none of the controls (unlike in ,say, a prison) be overt
>
Fin,
Courthouses are excellent examples of designed social control in
architecture. Varying levels of access, security and aesthetic
sensitivity are applied for to provide circulation to the degree
necessary for those in custody, the public, the jury, the judges as
well as those who work in the courthouses every day.
The programming for these facilities is extensive and specialists
such as Dr. Michael Wong, FAIA of Space Management Consultants -
are invaluable whether the courthouse is federal, state or local.
Check out a fairly recent project with photos utilizing Dr. Wongs'
services in Alabama
http://www.alalinc.net/library/tour_text/intro.cfm
Also, on http://www.wallaceresearch.net/news.html there is a link to
the Oyez project by Northwestern University, a Quicktime 4.1.2
virtual tour of the United States Supreme Court building.
Regards,
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