Sanatoriums in Europe: Build Heritage and Transformation Strategies
Phillipe Grandvoinnet

Abstract
Sanatoriums are an emblematic program of the Modern Movement in architecture. Prolifically built in Europe between 1900 and 1950, they constitute today a remarkable architectural heritage whose technical, functional and spatial qualities are well documented. Since the decline of tuberculosis after the WWII, those sanatoriums that were not demolished have been constantly transformed and reused. Although iconic sanatoriums benefited from meticulous restoration, guided by precise historical and technical knowledge, much remains to be done to explore and develop the reuse potential of these buildings.

Keywords
Modern Movement, Modern architecture, Healthcare architecture, Form and Function, Healing architecture, Sanatorium architecture, European modern architecture.

Issue 62
Year 2020
Pages 44-51
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.52200/62.A.IYJYY4X1

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