Rehabilitation Center/ Halfway House

University of Nigeria Nsukka

Project idea

Residence in the halfway house, as its name implies, was an intermediate stage between prison and freedom, during which the ex-convict could readjust to normal responsibilities, look for a job, and resume an independent life, all within the security of the house . It was a temporary situation providing bed, board, advice, and company. From the halfway house the newly freed man was expected to begin an independent, constructive
life .

Project description

The Halfway House is sited on a 10000 meter square site in Enugu State, Nigeria. The Halfway House is meant to accommodate upto 30 residents at once.
The concept of the project is therapeutic Architecture, which involves providing a healing environment suitable for the well-being of the residents, through the suitable use of:
1. Proper cross ventilation
2. Natural lighting
3. Communal Living
4. Therapeutic Gardens
5. Views to Nature.

Technical information

The technical information will be provided in the drawings