OTYPE=R : metzjfcompleet.txt : 00449 | On July 17 and 18, 1885, the new cellular prison in Arnhem was open to the public. Proceeds from the moderate admission fee benefited the Arnhem chapter of the Society for the Moral Improvement of Prisoners. De Groot took advantage of this opportunity and subsequently wrote this article in the BW. The location of this "gigantic dungeon" in the beautiful surroundings, with a beautiful panorama and surrounded by villas with gardens and by estates, will be perceived by many as a dissonance. About the building in itself, in relation to its purpose, the author is more positive. He gives a description of the entire complex, with the main building, the outbuildings, the walls and the gate. The latter gate he characterizes as powerful and monumental in conception, and through the muscularity of the main forms and the austerity of details it manages to inspire awe. The author then gives a description of the cell building, and some outbuildings, functionally, and in terms of construction and design. With approval, De Groot indicates that the purpose and purpose of the whole are clearly indicated in the architecture as a whole and the elaboration in details.Overall, the verdict and tone is overwhelmingly positive. A single critical remark he makes about some hacked-in empty joints in blocks of stone covering the window openings of the executive building, which he characterizes as sham architecture. The cellular walkways remind him of the bear pens in zoos. De Groot concludes by noting that this new prison shows that more is being done to meet the demands of humanitarianism. He praises the mildness of the people's representatives and sings the praises of those who have used the authorized funds in this way, which he trusts is in the interests of humanity.