# Abandoned Sanatorium Photography Malaise by Christian Schmeer Captures an Old Haunting Hospital By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malaise-by-christian-schmeer References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2013/04/23/malaise-series/) & [christianschmeer](http://www.christianschmeer.com/filter/photography/Malaise-2013) Dark and mysterious, Malaise by Christian Schmeer is a photo series that captures the Beelitz-Heilstätten, sanatorium to care for victims of tuberculosis built in 1898 that has since become [abandoned](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition). The quiet corridors, sparse streaming light and overall neglected atmosphere is a far cry from the hospital's once prestigious status in Europe. Considered one of the most advanced in its time, Beelitz-Heilstätten does still hold a semblance of its glory days. Malaise by Christian Schmeer, a young photographer based in London, England, immortalizes the once life-saving facility as it is today. Comprised of over 60 buildings spread, Schmeer captures only a fraction of the Beelitz-Heilstätten hospital. Nevertheless, what he does show his viewers is utterly captivating and haunting. Accompanying the photo series is an In-Motion Essay. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Abandoned Sanatorium Tourism:** Opportunity to transform abandoned sanatoriums into tourist attractions. - **Photography for Historical Preservation:** Photographers can capture abandoned historical structures to document our past and preserve it. - **Medical Industry Experience Tourism:** Transforming abandoned medical facilities into tourism destinations for medical history enthusiast. ### Where This Applies - **Tourism:** Opportunities for tourism and hospitality companies to transform abandoned historical sites into popular tourist attraction. - **Photography:** An opportunity for photographers to document and preserve abandoned historical structures. - **Medical Industry:** Medical Industry themed tourism can transform abandoned medical facilities into a tourism destinations for medical history enthusiast. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Psychiatric Clinic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempere-psychiatric-clinic.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Stimuli-Devoid Migraine Treatment Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migraine-treatment-center.md) - [Therapeutic Architecture Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute.md) - [Authentic Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berlins-chteau-royal-hotel.md) - [Gallery-Style Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copenhagen-eye-institute.md)