This session examines the evolving standards and innovations in prison design, focusing on the balance between security and rehabilitation in new correctional builds. Experts will discuss design strategies that facilitate positive interactions, incorporate technology for safer monitoring, and prioritise spaces for education, mental health services, and recreation. Explore how architectural choices—from modular cells to outdoor access—can improve inmate well-being, support staff efficiency, and contribute to a more holistic correctional approach aligned with modern correctional philosophies.