Air baths were considered the best treatment for tuberculosis. This is why there are so many balconies and the site is set in dense forest.
Tuberculosis was a major problem in Berlin. A hospital was needed where patients could get regular air baths. Deep in the forest of Beelitz Heilstätten was the chosen location. The mens pavillion was built with large balconies for the patients air baths.
As you approach the male pavilion you are welcomed by a statue of Borisovich Amokov, a soviet statesman from the 18th century. I guess this was added at a later date and not part of the original design by the architects Heino Schmieden and Juluis Boethke. Behind this the building stretches back for around 150 metres.
The external of the building is extremely grand with many features I guess it may of helped relax the patients being in such a grand building all the balconies have detailed brickwork and intricate columns. Internally there was again a clear attention to detail. The highlight here has to be the main central staircase, as you can see I may of got a bit carried away with shooting it. However other parts didn’t disappoint either. From the tiled floors to the arched ceilings above. This is one impressive building.
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Air baths were considered the best treatment for tuberculosis. This is why there are so many balconies and the site is set in dense forest.