#Healthcare facility #Istebna #Poland #1931
Jadwiga Dobrzyńska, Zygmunt Łoboda
Wojewódzkie Centrum Pediatrii Kubalonka w Istebnej
43-470
Istebna,
Poland
Public transport: Istebna, Kubalonka
Today's use: Sanatorium
Description
To easily understand the structure of the sanatorium would require a drone or a flight. From above, it quickly becomes apparent that it is arranged almost symmetrically at a 90-degree angle. The complex was laid out on a hill in the Beskids mountains in a very sophisticated way. The outer buildings are located further down. Towards the top, the ensemble with the tower builds up in a pyramid shape. Most of the buildings have two or three floors. The pyramid shape is enhanced by the eight-storey tower at the top. The apartments for the staff were inserted into it. This design enabled optimum lighting for all rooms, as there was nothing in the way of a room.
Inside, care was taken to ensure that children were accommodated in the sanatorium. For example, various handrails were installed in the stairwell and the washbasins and window sills were lowered. The location in the forest was intended to positively support the children's healing process. In addition, the surrounding is not very humid, which also has a positive effect on health.
The functionality of the interior was also demonstrated by the fact that the dining room could be converted into a multi-purpose room, e.g. a cinema or a chapel.
Description
To easily understand the structure of the sanatorium would require a drone or a flight. From above, it quickly becomes apparent that it is arranged almost symmetrically at a 90-degree angle. The complex was laid out on a hill in the Beskids mountains in a very sophisticated way. The outer buildings are located further down. Towards the top, the ensemble with the tower builds up in a pyramid shape. Most of the buildings have two or three floors. The pyramid shape is enhanced by the eight-storey tower at the top. The apartments for the staff were inserted into it. This design enabled optimum lighting for all rooms, as there was nothing in the way of a room.
Inside, care was taken to ensure that children were accommodated in the sanatorium. For example, various handrails were installed in the stairwell and the washbasins and window sills were lowered. The location in the forest was intended to positively support the children's healing process. In addition, the surrounding is not very humid, which also has a positive effect on health.
The functionality of the interior was also demonstrated by the fact that the dining room could be converted into a multi-purpose room, e.g. a cinema or a chapel.
History
The decision to build a sanatorium was taken by the regional Silesian Sejm, the parliament, as early as 1928. On the one hand, the reason was political. It was the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Polish state. On the other hand, such a building served to cure respiratory diseases.
The whole period to built this huge sanatorium lasted from 1931 until 1937. What was unusual for the time was, the building was designed by a female architect. The Warsaw architect couple Jadwiga Dobrzyńska and Zygmunt Łoboda designed one of the first building for children between eight and 16 years as patients. The therapies focused on treatment of respiratory tract disorders mainly pulmonary tuberculosis and comorbidities such as bone tuberculosis. Another reason for the decision to build the sanatorium in this area may have been the fact that the Polish presidential residence, next to the one in Warsaw, was opened not far from here in 1931.
The first name of the the sanatorium was Zakład Lecznicza-Wychowawczy im. Maszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego. This institute was founded in 1938. The proximity to the state was expressed in this name. Józef Piłsudski was Marshal of Poland after World War I until his death in 1935. Today the sanatorium is called Wojewódzkie Centrum Pediatrii Kubalonka w Istebnej (Provincial Pediatric Centre Kubalonka in Istebna).
In addition to the medical staff, the sanatorium also had a school with eight teachers.
History
The decision to build a sanatorium was taken by the regional Silesian Sejm, the parliament, as early as 1928. On the one hand, the reason was political. It was the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Polish state. On the other hand, such a building served to cure respiratory diseases.
The whole period to built this huge sanatorium lasted from 1931 until 1937. What was unusual for the time was, the building was designed by a female architect. The Warsaw architect couple Jadwiga Dobrzyńska and Zygmunt Łoboda designed one of the first building for children between eight and 16 years as patients. The therapies focused on treatment of respiratory tract disorders mainly pulmonary tuberculosis and comorbidities such as bone tuberculosis. Another reason for the decision to build the sanatorium in this area may have been the fact that the Polish presidential residence, next to the one in Warsaw, was opened not far from here in 1931.
The first name of the the sanatorium was Zakład Lecznicza-Wychowawczy im. Maszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego. This institute was founded in 1938. The proximity to the state was expressed in this name. Józef Piłsudski was Marshal of Poland after World War I until his death in 1935. Today the sanatorium is called Wojewódzkie Centrum Pediatrii Kubalonka w Istebnej (Provincial Pediatric Centre Kubalonka in Istebna).
In addition to the medical staff, the sanatorium also had a school with eight teachers.
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