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From the Great Saltworks of Salins-les-Bains to the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans, the Production of Open-pan Salt
The Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans, near Besançon, was built by Claude Nicolas Ledoux. Construction began in 1775 during the reign of Louis XVI and was the first major achievement of industrial architecture, embodying the progressive ideals of the Enlightenment. This massive semi-circular complex was intended to allow for a rational, hierarchical organization of work and, subsequently, the creation of an ideal city, a project that was never realized.
Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas
Designed by architect Carlos Raúl Villanueva and built between 1940 and 1960, the Ciudad Universitat de Caracas is an outstanding example of the modern architectural movement. The university campus integrates a number of buildings and functions into a coherent whole, including masterpieces of modern architecture and visual art, such as Alexander Calder's "Cloud" auditorium, the Olympic Stadium and the Covered Plaza.