Analysis of Cannoneer Court Dorms through Foucault's 'Docile Bodies'

 

Cannoneer Court girl's Hallway

Plan view of the "Cann"

Cannoneer Court is a freshman dorm where I live in and I chose it because it is a place that is occupied by students everyday.
In terms of circulation, the "Cann" is like a square shaped donut where there are two hallways in the first floor divided into the boys' hallway and the girls' hallway. There is only one entry point and a courtyard right in the middle. In the opposite side of the dorm is where students do their laundry- it is also a space for some drawing students to do their homework. It is in a way a big round circle. There is that sense of restriction and discipline where there are Resident Advisers at the end of each hallway. The first floor of the Cann is segregated by gender while the second floor isn't. In order to get into the Cann, you are required to swipe in with your ID card on order to record who goes in and out. 

Living in the Cann does have rules and restrictions:
1. Quiet hours at 10 on weekdays and 11 on weekends
2. No alcohol
3. No smoking within 25 feet
4.  The resident advisers have random room check after quiet hours