Justice Architecture

This book, compiled by Michael J. Crosbie, one of North America's leading architectural editors and writers, describes both visually and textually, the unique architecture of jails, courthouses and detention centres. These building types have many design constraints and demand extra creativity from the architects and designers - not only do they also have to be carefully planned, they also have to be aesthetically pleasing to the surrounding communities. In the twenty-first century, these very public buildings have to adapt to an ever-changing world both locally and internationally. The building types challenge the architect to offer efficient and functional spaces for all participants in 'law and order'.