Although my day-to-day routine never sees me worrying about the state of jails and possible jail breaks, the Vertical Prison design strangely sets my mind at ease. You never know what could happen and the last thing a city needs to worry about is a massive breakout to live through.
Designed by students Chow Khoon Toong, Ong Tien Yee and Beh Ssi Cze, the Vertical Prison was winner of the Evolvo Magazine's 2010 skyscraper competition. Set high in the sky, the Vertical Prison would use pods to transport prisoners to and from the structure.
Sky-High Slammers
The Vertical Prison by Chow Khoon Toong, Ong Tien Yee & Beh Ssi Cze
Trend Themes
1. Vertical Prison Designs - This trend presents an opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative and secure prison structures that utilize vertical space for efficient transportation and management of prisoners.
2. Skyscraper Competitions - This trend offers an opportunity for organizations to host competitions that challenge architects and students to come up with creative and functional design solutions for various purposes, including prisons.
3. Secure Transportation Systems - This trend highlights the need for advancements in the development of secure transportation systems to safely transport prisoners to and from high-rise structures such as the Vertical Prison.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by designing customized prison structures that prioritize security, efficiency, and space optimization.
2. Education - The education industry can tap into the trend of skyscraper competitions by organizing design challenges for students, encouraging creativity, and fostering future talent in architecture and design fields.
3. Transportation - The transportation industry has the opportunity to develop advanced systems that ensure safe and secure transportation of prisoners to and from high-rise structures, enhancing overall security protocols.