Mildred-Scheel-Haus, building in Dresden, Saxony, Germany
The Mildred-Scheel-Haus is a building at Dresden's university hospital with flowing, curved forms and a colorful facade in blue, yellow, and red. The structure surrounds a garden on an upper level and houses a specialized pediatric cancer unit on the second floor with eleven rooms and eighteen beds for young patients.
The building opened in 1996 originally as a bone marrow transplant center for adults and was expanded in 2002 with a new wing funded by German Cancer Aid. The extension was designed and completed by the Stuttgart-based architecture firm Behnisch & Partner.
The building is named after Mildred Scheel, founder of the German Cancer Aid organization, honoring her contribution to health support. Its bright colors and flowing shapes aim to create a hopeful and welcoming environment for children undergoing treatment, making the medical space feel less intimidating.
The large windows and bright spaces make it easy to navigate and provide natural light throughout the building. Wide hallways and clear signage help visitors find their way around and access different areas without difficulty.
The building references the famous Schminke House by Hans Scharoun from 1933 with its flowing lines and organic forms. This design connection shows how modern architecture for healing spaces can draw from natural, curved design principles.
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