Power and health services--the role of hospital architects

Fyrand, O.

Tidsskrift for den Norske Laegeforening Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin Ny Raekke 109(34-36): 3614-3617

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0029-2001
PMID: 2617489
Document Number: 334323
Architectural expression influences our surroundings in a symbolic manner. The present architectural design of our health institutions can be traced as far back as to Medieval religious centres. The ultimate aim of this architecture is to demonstrate the power of the system. The present article underlines the importance of designing future health institutions with the aim of preserving and establishing the dignity and confidence of the human beings in the system.

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