Justice Design News: Insights on Trauma-Informed Design from Two Top Architectural Minds
By: Ken Ricci
In their recent interview with Justice Design News, Civic & Justice teammates Karen Sicner and Ken Ricci delve into the principles of trauma-informed design, emphasizing its transformative impact on rehabilitative environments. They highlight key elements such as integrating natural light, ensuring clear sightlines, and creating serene spaces to foster healing and safety. By incorporating features like accessible outdoor areas, vandal-resistant yet comforting materials, and activity-rich programming, their approach aims to balance security with a supportive atmosphere conducive to recovery.
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Ken Ricci, Vice President | Business Development Leader
As both architect and advocate, Ken has devoted his 40-year career to the programming, planning, and design of justice and correctional facilities throughout the country, leading clients and design professionals in restoring dignity to a justice system used by millions of individuals. A philosophy of humane design guides his work, courthouses, and detention centers (adult and juvenile) that promote human dignity, sustainability and normative behavior. Reach out to him at kricci@nelsonww.com.