Modernist architecture approached the design of healthcare facilities with a focus on functionality, efficiency, hygiene, and the use of new materials and technologies. The design of healthcare facilities emphasized the need for a sterile and antiseptic environment that could be easily cleaned and maintained to prevent the spread of infection. Modernist architects designed healthcare facilities to be functional spaces that could accommodate a high number of patients, medical staff, equipment, and supplies. They utilized new construction materials such as concrete, steel, and glass to create large, open spaces with a minimal number of columns and walls, providing better visibility and flexibility. The modernist approach suggested the importance of light, ventilation, and natural materials like plants to facilitate rapid healing and enhance patient comfort. Overall, modernist architecture aimed to create a healthcare facility that would meet the needs of patients, doctors, and other healthcare staff, providing an environment that was functional, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing.
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