Kirkbride buildings

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:architecture
gptkbp:advocates_for patient autonomy
gptkbp:are_part_of historic preservation efforts
the Kirkbride Plan
gptkbp:associated_with moral treatment movement
gptkbp:built brick and stone
gptkbp:characterized_by asymmetrical layout
gptkbp:constructed_in mid-19th century
gptkbp:declined_in gptkb:20th_century
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Dr._Thomas_Story_Kirkbride
gptkbp:emphasizes community integration
gptkbp:feature large windows
gptkbp:has_been repurposed for other uses
gptkbp:have a central courtyard
distinctive rooflines
distinctive architectural elements
a focus on patient comfort
a legacy in mental health care.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kirkbride buildings
gptkbp:include multiple wings
gptkbp:influence mental health facility design
modern psychiatric facility design
gptkbp:inspired other architectural designs
gptkbp:is_considered a response to overcrowding in asylums
landmarks in mental health history
gptkbp:is_criticized_for institutionalization practices
gptkbp:is_designed_to reduce patient stress
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:historical_records
gptkbp:is_located_in various states in the USA
gptkbp:is_noted_for their unique architectural features
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with historic mental hospitals
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to historically significant
two to three stories high
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in rural areas
gptkbp:is_often_used_in film and media as settings
gptkbp:is_recognized_by historic preservation societies
gptkbp:is_subject_to restoration projects
gptkbp:notable_examples gptkb:Pennsylvania_Hospital_for_the_Insane
gptkbp:often_features verandas and porches
gptkbp:often_have central administration building
gptkbp:often_includes natural surroundings
gardens and green spaces
gptkbp:promotes natural light
gptkbp:used_for mental health treatment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dr._Thomas_Story_Kirkbride
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8