The thesis project in Palghar, Mumbai, reimagines traditional prison architecture to prioritize rehabilitation and societal reintegration over punishment. The design focuses on creating humane living conditions, integrating educational and vocational programs, and fostering mental well-being through thoughtful spatial planning.
By embracing principles of restorative justice, the project aims to equip inmates with the skills and confidence needed for a smooth transition back into society without stigma or inferiority. Balancing safety and compassion, this proposal envisions prisons as transformative spaces that benefit both individuals and the broader community, setting a benchmark for progressive prison design in India.