Apart from 1970s kitchens and bathrooms, the former infectious diseases hospital in Butts Rd, Dunedin, is in almost original condition. Controversy surrounded the facilities for 45 years but they were considered so untenable that there were few... : Fortunes ran hot and cold

Sunshine and fresh air were considered important for patients' recovery. Open verandahs, sunrooms, tall windows and air vents were all part of the hospital's design. : Fortunes ran hot and cold

An outbuilding served as the morgue and disinfectant room. Photos by Peter McIntosh. : Fortunes ran hot and cold

Each of the two wings had a rear pavilion accessed via a short corridor. This physical separation restricted the spread of disease. : Fortunes ran hot and cold

Stairs lead to the hospital's main entrance. The second storey was added to the central block some time before 1920. : Fortunes ran hot and cold

In 1909, the fever hospital faced Lake Logan. The lake was reclaimed in the 1920s and became the Logan Park sports grounds. Photo from Otago Witness. : Fortunes ran hot and cold