Mental State

The exploration of abandoned state institutions and hospitals reveals the complex intersection of history, architecture, and memory. Once centers of care and control, these sites now stand as haunting reminders of shifting attitudes toward mental health and social responsibility. Among the most notable are the Kirkbride buildings, designed in the 19th century to promote recovery through light, symmetry, and open space. Their decaying structures reflect the passage of time and the evolving narratives of treatment, neglect, and preservation that continue to surround them.