Kochovo sanatorium, Functionalist hospital building in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Kochovo sanatorium is a functionalist medical building in Bratislava with red-brown ceramic cladding and a distinctive facade featuring large windows. The interior contains 36 individually appointed rooms with varied color schemes, designed specifically for women's healthcare and maternity services.
The building was constructed 1929-1930 as an innovative medical facility combining modern healthcare with progressive architectural design. It was repurposed as a German women's clinic during World War II, then returned to its original function after the conflict ended.
The name reflects its founders' vision of combining medical care with a healing environment. Today, visitors can see how the design aimed to integrate natural surroundings into the treatment philosophy of its era.
The facility sits on Partizánska Street where its distinctive ceramic facade makes it easy to spot. As a protected cultural monument, visiting access may be limited and often requires advance arrangement or participation in organized tours.
A botanical garden designed by Jozef Mišák surrounds the building as an integral part of the healing approach. The carefully chosen plant species were meant to provide psychological support to patients during their recovery period.
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