Sanatorium Joseph Lemaire

The sanatorium features perpendicular wings with extended glass surfaces, ceramic elements, and concrete structures that form its medical facilities and patient rooms.

Built between 1936 and 1937 by architect Maxime Brunfaut, the facility provided care for 150 male patients during the tuberculosis epidemic in Europe.

The building demonstrates the evolution of healthcare architecture through its design principles focusing on natural light, ventilation, and patient recovery spaces.

The sanatorium stands abandoned since 1987, and while designated as a protected monument in 1993, it currently faces structural deterioration issues.

Each patient room included access to dedicated terraces designed for heliotherapy treatments, with south-facing orientation maximizing sunlight exposure.

Location: Overijse

Architects: Maxime Brunfaut

Address: Waversesteenweg 331

GPS coordinates: 50.75166,4.57507

Latest update: June 5, 2025 07:45