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Roof Garden, German Hospital, Hackney, East London
Roof Garden for convalescent patients, the German Hospital, Hackney, East London Date: 1936
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Convalescent Curved Curving Flowerbed Hackney Patients Paving Roof 1936 Deco
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This evocative photograph captures the serene and healing atmosphere of the Roof Garden at the German Hospital in Hackney, East London, in 1936. The German Hospital, established in 1852, was known for its advanced medical facilities and progressive approach to patient care. The roof garden was a unique feature added in the 1930s, designed as a tranquil retreat for convalescent patients. The modern Art Deco style architecture of the hospital building is elegantly framed by the curving, curved lines of the roof garden's paving and the flowerbeds. The clean, geometric lines and the use of simple shapes are characteristic of the Art Deco design aesthetic of the 1930s. The paving stones, arranged in a pleasing pattern, lead the eye towards the lush greenery of the garden, creating a sense of harmony between the man-made and natural elements. The patients, not visible in the photograph, would have been able to enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, and beautiful views of the city from the roof garden. The garden's calming environment would have provided a welcome contrast to the hospital wards and contributed to the patients' recovery and overall wellbeing. The photograph, taken by Terry Parker, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when innovative medical care and thoughtful design came together to create spaces that not only healed the body but also nurtured the soul. The Roof Garden at the German Hospital in Hackney remains a testament to the importance of creating healing environments and the power of nature to restore and inspire.
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