Evolution of Prisons in Mexico: Architecture as an Expression of Penitentiary Models
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prison models, prison architecture, prisons in MexicoAbstract
Initially, there was no specific architectural model for prisons, using buildings such as barracks, dungeons, inns and monasteries with mostly very simple designs. Towards the end of the 18th century, figures such as Howard, Bentham and Beccaria promoted prison reform, seeking to improve the safety and conditions of prisoners, which led to the adoption of specific architectural models for prisons internationally. This article examines how this process occurred in Mexico, analyzing the evolution of prison regimes and their influence on the country's prison architecture. Through a monographic and documentary study, five periods were established in which we describe how historical changes in the conceptions of punishment, deprivation of liberty and reintegration, influenced both the adaptation of existing buildings and the design of new buildings in Mexico.
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