The Old Clinic, Protected university building in Kruununhaka, Finland.
The Old Clinic in the Kruununhaka area is a protected building with distinctive windows and symmetrical facades that span the main structure and two side wings at Unioninkatu 37. The entire complex covers about 5,300 square meters (57,000 square feet) and displays classical architectural features with structural elements from the 1800s.
The building was designed and constructed in 1833 by three architects - Carl Ludvig Engel, Aleksandr Shtaubert, and Ernst Lohrmann - as a medical facility for the city. Over time its purpose shifted from a place of healing to an academic center while keeping its original beauty.
The building shows how medical practice and education were once connected, and today visitors can see how a former hospital was transformed into a place of learning. The spaces reflect this change, with modern functions integrated into the classical architectural framework.
The building has been extensively renovated and modernized since 2021 while preserving its original architectural features and structural integrity. Visitors should know that access is tied to its academic use, so predefined routes or guided visits are recommended.
The building is registered in Finland's heritage register Rakennusperintörekisteri and sits at a slightly elevated location that gives its position in the city center a distinctive perspective. This topographic situation offers a different view of the surrounding streets and squares.
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