Cross-section of the entrance to salt works in the ideal city of Chaux

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"Cross-section of the entrance to salt works in the ideal city of Chaux" is a notable architectural drawing by the French architect Claude Nicolas Ledoux (1736–1806). It depicts a visionary design for the entrance to the Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans, a significant work of industrial architecture and an early example of utopian urban planning. The Royal Saltworks, also known as Saline Royale, was constructed between 1775 and 1779 near Besançon in the Franche-Comté region of France and is one of Ledoux's most celebrated projects.

The drawing is part of Ledoux's broader theoretical work, in which he envisioned an ideal city named Chaux, centered around the saltworks. His ambitious plans for Chaux were never fully realized but were extensively detailed in his treatise "L'Architecture considérée sous le rapport de l'art, des mœurs et de la législation" (Architecture considered in relation to art, morals, and legislation), published in 1804. The cross-section drawing is significant for its representation of Ledoux's radical neoclassical architectural style and his innovative approach to integrating industrial, residential, and social functions within a harmonious architectural ensemble.

The drawing showcases Ledoux's use of geometric forms and his emphasis on symmetry and order, reflecting the Enlightenment ideals of rationality and progress. The entrance to the saltworks, as depicted, serves not only as a functional gateway but also as a monumental statement of the architect's vision for a society where architecture plays a central role in moral and social reform.

The Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans, including Ledoux's designs, was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, highlighting its historical and cultural significance. The cross-section drawing remains an important artifact of architectural history, offering insight into the utopian aspirations of the 18th century and the enduring legacy of Claude Nicolas Ledoux's architectural philosophy.

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