It is interesting that hospital buildings are normally considered to be 100% functional and therefore aesthetics don't count. But these buildings in Hastings have shown that a bit of thought put into architectural design actually helps the hospital community function happily.
Another thing about hospital buildings is that they seem to run out of space two minutes after they are completed so further extensions and remodelling obscure the aesthetics of the original design. I suspect at least one of these buildings is residential quarters for the nurses so they are less likely to be heavily modified.
It is interesting that hospital buildings are normally considered to be 100% functional and therefore aesthetics don't count. But these buildings in Hastings have shown that a bit of thought put into architectural design actually helps the hospital community function happily.
ReplyDeleteAnother thing about hospital buildings is that they seem to run out of space two minutes after they are completed so further extensions and remodelling obscure the aesthetics of the original design. I suspect at least one of these buildings is residential quarters for the nurses so they are less likely to be heavily modified.
DeleteSome very similar attributes to the Mildura Hospital.
ReplyDeleteMildura is definitely on my list Travis so I look forward to checking out the hospital when I get there.
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