498 Comments for Erich Wagner Kindersanatorium

Is it possible that this place was built to be a bit on the whimsical side, due to the fact that its original intended use was as an orphanage? I mean, from what I know of historical orphanages in the early 1900s, they weren't exactly built to be places of merriment and gaiety, but then again maybe this one tried to be an exception. Perhaps the architects wanted to instill a lighter feel to it, for the sake of the children? Just a thought... probably way off base, but hey. You never know.

Oh, yes, wallpaper for sure!!! Pleaaaaase!??!??

Awe-inspiring!

Can you imagine all of the children who saw that fanciful scrollwork, and what their little imaginations made of it? As a child, I would have loved to run my hands over such carvings, imagining myself somewhere magical... wow.

That was my question, rtotten. At first I thought ceiling... then no, must be floor... now I am not sure. 8=/

I'm having difficulty with the perspective here. Is that sign really, really low to the ground, or is it an enormous sign?

This is the kind of thing I see in my mind's eye every time I walk down a corridor, porch or hallway now. What it will look like in 20, 30 or even 50 years. My imagination is bathed in Motts-like imagery.

That's definitely a soap dispenser on the ceiling, though.

Awesome! You guys like Corona? I've even got limes, if I can join ya.

Agreed, ~Me. Stunning, to say the least.

Amazing! Whoever would have thought something as utilitarian as a coal bunker could be so gorgeous?

Oh I am so glad for a new gallery!!! As ever, Motts, you are the Master.

Now THIS is the one I want for my wallpaper, it's perfect!

Now that's just a little wonky!

Whatever it is it definitely deserves to be in a much better place then this! Possibly my basement... would make for an interesting conversation piece!

That little pathway bridge is really neat, who would have used it Motts?

Motts the really needs to be a wallaper! it's great!