
Renee Cocchi for Healthcare and Business for Technology
Hospital architecture and designs have transformed over time, from the once sterile white walls and stark decor to vibrant colors and eye-catching materials on the interior and exterior. The elements in today’s best designs have been proven to improve patient care.
Depending on the type of building, tying in elements of style and flair may be harder than expected. Hospitals are one type of building where functionality and design must go hand-in-hand. In developing this list of The 25 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the World, we considered interior and exterior features and their health-promoting qualities. Designs including warm woods and nature-inspired elements, soft color schemes, and exterior facades designed with regards to their natural settings placed these facilities on the list.
The most beautiful hospitals span the globe, including facilities in the United States, Austria, Thailand, Panama, Switzerland, China, and others – evidence that health-focused design has no boundaries.
Here are the 25 most beautiful hospitals in the world:
25. Forest Park Medical Center
Location: Dallas, TX, USA
Size: 84 beds
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24. Sumner Regional Medical Center
Location: Gallatin, TN, USA
Size: 155 beds
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23. Rudolfinerhaus
Location: Vienna, Austria
Size: 156 beds
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22. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
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21. Hospital Punta Pacifica
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20. Medical University of South Carolina Ashley River Tower
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19. Prince of Wales Private Hospital
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18. Providence Alaska Medical Center
Location: Anchorage, AK, USA
Size: 371 beds
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17. Klinik Hirslanden
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16. Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
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Situated on the California coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean on environmentally protected land, this hospital’s description alone is enough to invite any potential patient into the facility. The redesign of the building in the early part of the millennium was intended to adhere to the design intentions from the original architect, Edward Durell Stone, with low, striking roof lines and natural lighting throughout each public space.
15. Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital
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14. Clemenceau Medical Center
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13. Dixie Regional Medical Center
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12. Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies
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11. St. Luke’s Medical Center
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SLMC has received international accreditation and is recognized as one of the best hospitals in Asia and the entire world. As such, it regularly receives patients from around Asia, Micronesia, the Middle East, Europe and the United States. This hospital holds 650 patient beds, with almost half of those available as fully-furnished, private suites with televisions and other modern conveniences to make every visit as comfortable as possible.
10. Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
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9. The London Clinic
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8. St. Rose Dominican Hospitals
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7. Bumrungrad International Hospital
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6. UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital
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5. The City Hospital
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4. Florida Hospital Waterman
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3. Matilda International Hospital
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2. Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
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1. Sharp Memorial Hospital
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