Using two very simple methods, I will demonstrate for you how to draw a hospital, one of the most important buildings in any city.

In this tutorial, I will show you how to draw a hospital. This is a medical institution where you can diagnose and receive medical care.

In the picture, you see a simple example of how to quickly draw a hospital. The building consists of the main central building and two buildings on the sides. There is a red cross on the central building, this symbol explains the purpose of this building.

You will quickly draw all the elements of the hospital because the lesson is designed specifically for beginners. But in this lesson, you will need the ability to draw straight lines.

Materials

Pencil
Paper
Eraser
Coloring supplies
Ruler (optional)

Time needed: 25 minutes

How to Draw a Hospital

Sketch the basic shape of the hospital.
Every building starts with a foundation, and for the hospital it begins with a simple rectangular block. This basic outline will represent the body of the hospital. To replicate it, sketch a straight-sided rectangle. Use a ruler if you’d like to keep the lines precise and even.
Sketch the steps and canopy.
Since hospitals usually have a welcoming main entrance, the next step is to sketch the lower features that mark this space. About one-third up from the bottom of your rectangle, draw a long, narrow horizontal rectangle that will act as the canopy or overhang above the doors. Then, at the bottom center, illustrate a series of short, stacked rectangular shapes to represent the steps leading up to the building.
Draw the hospital entrance.
To continue shaping the building, it’s time to draw the main entrance doors, which are an important feature of any hospital. Below the canopy, sketch two tall, rectangular panels side by side to form double doors. Connect the canopy and stairs with two straight vertical lines to finalize the entrance section.
Outline the sign rectangle.
Most hospitals clearly display their name, so let’s prepare the space where the sign will go. On top of the building, sketch a rounded rectangle that sits horizontally. This should look like a board or lightbox that will later hold the hospital symbol and text.
Add the word HOSPITAL.
Now that the sign frame is in place, it’s time to make it recognizable by adding text and a medical symbol. Inside the rounded rectangle, sketch the word “HOSPITAL” in clear, uppercase letters. Leave enough spacing between the letters so they are easy to read, but don’t let them run outside the frame. On the left side of the text, illustrate a simple cross, which is a universal medical symbol.
Add the square window shapes.
Since hospitals have multiple floors, the next step is to sketch the windows. Divide the empty space between the canopy and the sign into two even levels. On each level, draw three square or rectangular window shapes. You can make your hospital drawing look different, sketching a different number of windows.
Sketch greenery near the building.
Buildings often look more natural when placed in a setting, so let’s draw some simple trees on each side of the hospital. To draw a tree, sketch rounded, cloud-like shapes to represent the leafy tops. Make them slightly different in height and size. Then, draw narrow trunks beneath the canopies. To make the composition look even more interesting, draw bushes on both sides of the hospital.
Erase extra construction lines.
At this stage, the drawing is complete in structure, but the lines may still look cluttered. Carefully erase the unnecessary construction marks that are no longer needed, such as the bottom edge of the first rectangle. Keep only the clean outlines that define the hospital and surrounding elements.
Paint the building and surroundings.
Now that the linework is complete, you can finalize it with natural colors. Fill the building walls with a light beige or gray tone. The windows and doors can be shaded in a soft blue to reflect glass surfaces. Use red or green for the cross symbol, as it’s standard medical colors. The trees and bushes on each side can be shaded with green for the foliage and brown for the trunks.

Bonus: Easy Hospital Drawing Tutorial

To draw this version of a hospital, sketch the central block first and then attach smaller side sections. Extend the roofline slightly on both sides to give.

Next, draw the door at the front. Add a canopy above it and place windows on both sides of the structure. Continue by sketching additional windows in smaller rectangles to show more building levels. Then, draw the cross symbol above the entrance to mark it as a hospital.

Once all the main parts are in place, trace the outlines again. Finish the drawing by adding color to the roof, windows, walls, and cross.