Medium Secure Unit For Women, Bracton Centre

Client
Oxleas NHS Trust

Description
This project provides medium secure accommodation for eight women, separate from the male dominated main complex of the Bracton Centre. Bedroom and sanitary accommodation is arranged in two wings around a central day area with good vision from the staff base to all parts of the building. Two pre-discharge flats are provided at first floor.

Innovations & Added Value
Particular care is taken to avoid summer overheating using passive-stack ventilation. We developed a secure, contraband proof window which maximises the ventilated area.

Status
Completed

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