A New Expression of Restorative Justice

Green Hill School
Wellness + Recreation Center
Chehalis, WA
2018 – Present
The Green Hill School Wellness and Recreation Center redefines the paradigm of health and wellness in a corrections environment, creating a new expression of justice on campus and for the larger community. A deep engagement process with youth and staff early in the pre-design phase dramatically transformed the nature of this project. Incorporating diverse feedback resulted in a new typology, setting a precedent for restorative environments in Washington State. Through a normative, elevated civic design expression that leverages the building as an educational tool, incarcerated male youth are given a broad range of daily physical activities and holistic wellness experiences, providing exposure to lifelong healthy habits of mindfulness, emotional regulation, moral reason, distress tolerance, and social skills.

Lori Coppenrath
Principal in Charge

Design Leader

Designer

Project Architect

Jose Jordan
Interior Designer Lead

Penny Cole
High Performance Designer



