Écluse de Kembs-Niffer, Navigation lock in Kembs, France
The Kembs-Niffer lock connects the Rhine to the Rhone canal, featuring a control tower and administrative building designed with geometric concrete forms.
Built in 1960, this lock represents Le Corbusier's only architectural work in the Alsace region and received historical monument status in 2005.
The lock exemplifies Le Corbusier's architectural principles through its concrete construction, hyperboloid roof design, and integration of technical functions with aesthetics.
Visitors can arrange guided tours through the Mulhouse Tourist Office to explore the architectural elements and learn about the lock's navigation functions.
The site includes environmental features such as two biotopes, a green roof, a swallow hotel, and an apiary alongside its primary navigation purposes.
Location: Kembs
Inception: 20 century
Architects: Le Corbusier
GPS coordinates: 47.70417,7.50417
Latest update: May 29, 2025 11:41
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