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Wilmington, Delaware
Following a
480-bed expansion in 1992, portions of the original prison were
renovated to alleviate overcrowding. Dormitory space was created
through a retrofit of the original kitchen; HVAC was redesigned
to meet code for full-time occupancy; and plumbing and sanitary
drainage modifications were made for construction of shower and
toilet facilities. Complete life safety, smoke detection, and emergency
systems were provided during the renovation.
Design Awards:
American Institute of Architects, Delaware Chapter
Precast Concrete Institute Design Award
American Concrete Institute, Delaware Valley Chapter |
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Smyrna, Delaware
The 600-cell
expansion project was one of the largest building construction projects
in Delaware’s history, doubling the size of the existing prison
complex. The design included prison industry shops; kitchen, dining,
and laundry facilities; gate house; and administration and visiting
facilities. Perimeter security improvements included a fence with
motion detection, new towers, and an armory.
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Harford County,
Maryland
The 178-bed
expansion provided 142 beds in direct-supervision housing pods,
twelve in new intake facilities, and eight infirmary beds. A new
lobby, visiting area, central control room, and kitchen were constructed.
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Sussex County,
Delaware
The 100-bed
boot camp for nonviolent offenders is comprised of one, 10-woman
and three, 30-man dormitories. The building provides academic and
rehabilitation programs, counseling, and visiting spaces.
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Smyrna, Delaware
An element of
the statewide master plan, this medical facility serves the local
populations and long-term care of inmates in the Delaware system.
The facility was designed to accommodate the aging prison population
and to provide treatment for contagious diseases such as tuberculosis
and HIV.
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Bel Air, Maryland
This State of Maryland court facility has been designed as part
of a 178 bed detention center expansion. Accessed from both the
public lobby and via a sally port from intake, this court provides
arraignment and release functions, bail bond, payments as well as
arrest functions.
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State of Delaware,
Department of Corrections
A prototype guard tower was designed for specialized installations
throughout the Delaware prison system. The six sided tower is constructed
of flat precast panels and designed to accommodate heights of 24',
36' and 48' above grade. |
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Delaware Department
of Corrections
Faced with an ongoing and ever increasing prison population, the
State of Delaware undertook a system wide analysis, survey and population
projection to assess and forecast the need for additional facilities.
The study concluded the need for 1,400 additional beds in a variety
of facility and security types. The master plan became the Governor's
initiative for prison expansion and has been adopted for capital
funding by the Delaware Legislature. |
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Wilmington, DE
A second phase of the 1993 expansion was to reuse the space vacated
by the original kitchen, laundry and storage areas. The renovated
space provides facility-wide visiting areas, staff locker and training
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Master
Plan - Delaware Correctional Center
Smyrna, DE
Delaware's largest prison complex is located on 500 acres in central
Delaware. As a major part of the statewide expansion program, the
Delaware Correctional Center complex was studied for the purpose of
major expansion and renovation. The existing facility contains 1,700
beds ranging from minimum to maximum security in twenty-three different
buildings.
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Dormitory
Renovations - Gander Hill
Wilmington, DE
Overcrowding throughout the Delaware system created a need to provide
temporary dormitory housing in the space provided for future shop
expansion. Three 80 man dormitories have been constructed with secondary
control posts and appropriate shower and restroom facilities. |
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