Paimio Sanatorium

The white concrete building features long wings, spacious balconies, large windows, and patient rooms designed with careful attention to natural light and ventilation.

Architects Alvar and Aino Aalto designed the sanatorium after winning a competition in 1929, completing the medical facility construction in 1933.

The sanatorium includes specialized furniture designs, including the Paimio chair, which remains in production through Finnish manufacturer Artek.

Located 29 kilometers from Turku, the building now functions as a rehabilitation center for children, offering guided tours by advance reservation.

Patient rooms contain specific features like ceiling-mounted lamps outside vision lines and grayish-green ceilings to reduce glare during extended bed rest.

Location: Paimio

Inception: 1933

Architects: Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto

Architectural style: functionalism, modern architecture

Elevation above the sea: 60 m

Address: Alvar Aallontie 275, 21540 Paimio

GPS coordinates: 60.46506,22.73477

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:43