Beaujon Hospital, Public hospital in Clichy, France.
Beaujon Hospital is a medical facility in Clichy with thirteen stories completed in 1935, featuring vertical architecture and multiple balconies across its main facade. The building is located in northwest Paris and functions as an active health center with emergency services and numerous treatment units.
Architect Jean Walter designed this medical facility with Urbain Cassan, introducing American-influenced centralized healthcare principles to French hospital construction. The project marked a shift in how medical facilities were organized and built in the region.
The building displays murals by street artist Jérôme Mesnager that bring visual interest to the medical spaces and reflect the local arts scene. These artworks shape the visual experience as you move through the facility.
The facility is accessible by public transit and has clearly marked entrances for visitors and patients. The emergency department operates twenty-four hours daily and staff members can assist in multiple languages.
One specialized unit carries the name Stanley Kubrick Unit, creating a curious link to the film world. The building also preserves original twin staircases from the 1930s that remain visible reminders of its early design.
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