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Infrastructure · Contemporary

Falkirk Wheel

Tony Kettle (RMJM) · Falkirk, GB · 2002

Key featuresThe only rotating boat lift of its kind in the world, with two arms shaped like a Celtic-inspired double-headed axe.

Architect
Tony Kettle (RMJM)
Place
Falkirk, GB
Year
2002
Typology
Infrastructure
Movement
Contemporary
Region
Europe
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