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Utilising the SkyCube concept in a far more far-reaching prison design philosophy

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The design philosophy for a custodial complex is to use minimal vertical ‘eyesore’ type walls etc. but instead construct below ground impassable obstacles with a single route to the centre of the spiral.  

The closer you are to the centre of the spiral, the more barriers are in your path, hence a simple advancement of security grades can be achieved by simply having the highest level of security located in the centre of the spiral. Gates at various intervals around the spiral separate low, medium and high security areas.

 

A lift-up bridge at the only access onto the prison 'island' area is an age old fail safe if desired.

The excavated spiral is a concrete channel, either dry with a layer of small boulders or flooded, with overhanging tops and hidden electric fences and monitors.

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By the nature of the design, plentiful outdoor opportunities for safe, separated gardening and other activities in a landscaped environment can be provided.

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