Correctional News: How Human-Centric Normative Design Can Balance and Transform Carceral Spaces

Correctional facilities are undergoing a transformative shift towards human-centric, normative design, aiming to balance security with rehabilitation. This approach focuses on creating environments that promote dignity and well-being for both inmates and staff. By integrating natural materials, ample lighting, and residential-like furnishings, these spaces become more conducive to positive behavioral outcomes and reduced recidivism. However, implementing such designs requires careful consideration to maintain safety standards while fostering a sense of normalcy.

To delve deeper into how normative design is reshaping carceral spaces, read the full article on Correctional News.

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NELSON Worldwide Announces New Senior VP and Managing Director

Award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm NELSON Worldwide, announced the addition of Haril A. Pandya, FAIA LEED AP, as Senior VP and managing director of the Boston office. Read more here.

Restaurant Development + Design: KFC revamps historical first location

KFC started as a small café in North Corbin, Ky., over 50 years ago. Today, the Sanders Café, owned and operated by JRN, Inc., pays homage to the chain. It’s a restaurant and museum that is on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Law Firms Chasing Efficiency (along with Millennials)

Business of Home: Spotlight on Design Featuring Heritage Crystal Clean

Heritage Crystal Clean (HCC), a national leader in the environmental services market, desired a modern and lively space that reflected its company culture. Having worked in the same building for 20 years, the team was eager to move to a new location that could accommodate its current employees as well as attract and retain new talent.

Get a sneak peek inside Main Line Health’s $64M King of Prussia Health Center

The Bryn Mawr-based health system is joining a mixed-used development that features retail, dining, residential and office space. The King of Prussia site is already home to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s pediatric specialty center. Read more here.

Retail Innovation Conference & Expo: How KFC reimagines the quick-serve experience

KFC collaborated with NELSON Worldwide on the new concept, and brought in team members from design, marketing, operations and digital groups to bring the vision to life. Read more with Retail Innovation Conference & Expo here.

Informed Infrastructure: NELSON Worldwide launches Path to Principal Program

NELSON Worldwide is proud to announce the appointment of 26 leaders in its newly created Path to Principal program. This new program is designed to create stronger alignment between the long-term compensation of NELSON’s leaders and the firm’s long-term financial success.

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Archello: New Relic offices in Atlanta

With over ten successful years under their belt, San Francisco-based technology company New Relic continues to grow its footprint with the addition of an East Coast headquarters. Since its inception in 2008, New Relic has established offices worldwide, including Oregon, Arizona, and now Atlanta, Georgia. The opening of a new office brings significant opportunities for its business relationships, employees, and culture. New Relic sought the design expertise of global architecture, design, and strategy firm NELSON Worldwide to breathe life into a new workplace.