#Healthcare facility #Freiberg #Germany #1928
Donatsring 20
09599
Freiberg,
Germany
Public transport: Donatsring/Meißner Tor
Today's use: hospital
Description
The former complex is difficult to recognise today, as it was completely incorporated into the hospital extension.
The attraction of the double building was that it was slightly offset from each other, resulting in only a small inner courtyard. This meant that not all the rooms faced each another and a view of the landscape was possible. At the same time, the building mass appeared loosened up.The floors were reached via staircases as part of the higher tower of which is visible from the outside. The rooms were equipped with large windows that could be opened wide. Light and air were considered as one of the best forms of healing for the sick. This construction, featuring large windows and generously designed building masses are unique for the building history of Freiberg in the first half of the 20th century.
The heritage institute "Denkmalschutz Sachsen" also mentions that this hospital was a trendsetter for other hospitals. This is why it is referred to as the ‘Freiberg system’, but without giving any examples. If anybody lnows more about this, please let us know.
Description
The former complex is difficult to recognise today, as it was completely incorporated into the hospital extension.
The attraction of the double building was that it was slightly offset from each other, resulting in only a small inner courtyard. This meant that not all the rooms faced each another and a view of the landscape was possible. At the same time, the building mass appeared loosened up.The floors were reached via staircases as part of the higher tower of which is visible from the outside. The rooms were equipped with large windows that could be opened wide. Light and air were considered as one of the best forms of healing for the sick. This construction, featuring large windows and generously designed building masses are unique for the building history of Freiberg in the first half of the 20th century.
The heritage institute "Denkmalschutz Sachsen" also mentions that this hospital was a trendsetter for other hospitals. This is why it is referred to as the ‘Freiberg system’, but without giving any examples. If anybody lnows more about this, please let us know.
History
The ‘Denkmalschutz Sachsen’ authority notes that the hospital was built between 1928 and 1929. The opening of the hospital according to documents happened on 30th January 1930. This building replaced a previous building. As one of the most modern hospitals in Saxony/Germany, it has similar design and construction aspects to the hospital in Zwenkau from the same year.
A dark chapter began in 1934, when the hospital became the seat of one of the hereditary health courts in Saxony. They acted in accordance with the ‘Law for the Prevention of Hereditarily Diseased Offspring’ and sterilised women who were considered by the Nazis to be incapable of producing offspring.
In the years after 1990, the hospital site was extensively expanded. The two buildings were incorporated into the new buildings. Today, only the northern facade of the northern building can still be seen from the outside. The rest of the complex can only be viewed from the inside.
History
The ‘Denkmalschutz Sachsen’ authority notes that the hospital was built between 1928 and 1929. The opening of the hospital according to documents happened on 30th January 1930. This building replaced a previous building. As one of the most modern hospitals in Saxony/Germany, it has similar design and construction aspects to the hospital in Zwenkau from the same year.
A dark chapter began in 1934, when the hospital became the seat of one of the hereditary health courts in Saxony. They acted in accordance with the ‘Law for the Prevention of Hereditarily Diseased Offspring’ and sterilised women who were considered by the Nazis to be incapable of producing offspring.
In the years after 1990, the hospital site was extensively expanded. The two buildings were incorporated into the new buildings. Today, only the northern facade of the northern building can still be seen from the outside. The rest of the complex can only be viewed from the inside.
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