The topic of the master’s dissertation is a conceptual
design of the correctional facility in Bitola, Republic
of North Macedonia.
The intended location is the current location of the
prison of half-open type in Bitola. Located in the
area Deveani in the west periphery of the city. The
plot of the correctional facility is placed on the very
end of the populated area of the city, bordering be-
tween the river Dragor and the European route E65
road, which connects the city with the west part of
the country.
The correctional facility is designed in a way that is
following the principles of “humane” prison design,
where the main focus is on the rehabilitation of the
inmates.
Under the influence of appropriate architecture and
design, promoting safer environment, good habits
and better physical and mental health for inmates.
The mentioned are important and beneficial for the
inmates, but also for the prison staff and society.
Regarding to architecture, it means providing ade-
quate spaces for different range of activities such as:
education, work, recreation and accommodation.
Thus, providing secure outdoor spaces and walk-
ways; right capacity and design of accommodation
and constructing spaces for educational and work
purpose.
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