Architectural Evolution in Psychiatry: A Century of Transformation at Endegeest

Architectural Evolution in Psychiatry: A Century of Transformation at Endegeest: Reflecting on the interplay between psychiatric care changes and architectural innovation

Fillié, Romy (TU Delft Architecture and the Built Environment)

Peeters, R.V.M. (mentor)

Delft University of Technology

Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences

AR2A011

2024-04-18

This thesis explores the dynamic relationship between psychiatry’s evolution and architectural responses over a span of more than 100 years, with a focus on Endegeest Estate. Initially following a trend of pavilion-style architecture, psychiatric care at Endegeest remained stable, with a primary focus on patient tranquility and limited therapeutic advancements. Post-war advancements in treatment, stimulated by societal shifts and criticism from the anti-psychiatry movement, led to architectural changes with a focus on a sociotherapeutic living environment. These buildings did not last as long, as care was still changing rapidly, resulting in new architecture with a focus on individual living spaces. The 21st century witnessed increased architectural variation in psychiatric hospitals, moving away from rigid guidelines. Notably, experimentation with architecture played a pivotal role in addressing evolving care needs, such as the reduction of seclusion cells, highlighting the interconnectedness of architectural design and healthcare advancements.

AR2A011
psychiatry architecture
evolution in psychiatry

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