Ziekeninrichting Djatiroto 1931 - 1934

This photographic print, created by Atelier Kurkdjian, portrays the 'Ziekeninrichting Djatiroto', or Djatiroto Hospital. The building is imposing yet simple; its form and construction materials echo back to ancient temple and civic structure designs. The geometric symmetry of the building, combined with the orderly placement of windows, evoke classical ideals of order and rationality. You can almost imagine how the hospital could serve as a beacon of hope and healing, resonating with ancient ideas of the sanctuary that extend to the Roman Aesculapian temples. Throughout time, the archetype of sanctuary has evolved but remained the same. Whether through a sacred grove or a dedicated building such as this hospital, the underlying need to create spaces for reflection and healing endures within our collective unconscious, offering a safe haven.