New Hampshire Correctional Facility for Women

New Hampshire Correctional Facility for Women

A federal court order mandating parity in accommodations and services between male and female offenders drove the design and construction of this new 224-bed womenโ€™s correctional facility.

Located in Concord, NH, adjacent to a male prison, the new campus-style facility provides unique housing opportunities, facilitating a smooth step-down process and successful reentry into society.

The design is centered on rehabilitation and includes a state-of-the-art healthcare unit focusing on mental health services. The design aesthetic promotes the principles of restorative justice, including healing and normalization for inmates. These principles are supported by incorporating natural light, views, colors, and fewer institutional materials and furnishings.

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Client
New Hampshire Bureau of Public Works
Location
Concord, NH
Square Feet
115,000
Completion Year
2019
Responding to the distinct needs and life experiences of female inmates, the design centers around an open "college green" and incorporates a gender-responsive program.
The gym was sized and located specifically to accommodate an annual event that brings families in for activities with their loved ones.
Highlighted program elements included a full correctional kitchen, dining hall, laundry service, health clinic, medical support services, and visitation.
A separate building houses the step-down housing unit, designed to create a normalized environment to aid the successful transition back to society.
The project focused on creating an environmentally and operationally sustainable facility, including a rooftop solar array.
Photography by Megan Booth.

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