Australia sydney sydney opera house architecture building water modern 5. Besides the ever iconic sydney opera house and sydney harbour bridge this list introduces you to a range of projects that define the city its past present and future. Out of some 230 entries from over thirty countries utzons concept was selected. Sydney has a rich history of urban development and architecture. Since 2007 the building is also listed on unesco world heritage list.
The opera house does not consist of only one grand stage. The pictures featured in this article have been enhanced for artistic reasons. The architect of sydney opera house jorn utzon was a relatively unknown 38 year old dane in january 1957 when his entry was announced winner of the international competition to design a national opera house for sydneys bennelong point. Jorn utzon had just entered an anonymous competition for an opera house to be built in australia on a point of land jutting into sydney harbor.
The sydney opera house situated on sydney harbour at bennelong point is regarded as one of the wonders of the modern world and its father regarded as one of the worlds great architects. Download this free hd photo of building architecture sydney and australia in sydney australia by frances gunn at francesgunn download this photo in sydney australia by frances gunn at francesgunn sydney opera from the water hd photo by frances gunn at francesgunn on unsplash. The icon of sydney is a must visit even for those who do not enjoy opera all that much. The sydney opera house is a multi venue performing arts centre at sydney harbour in sydney new south wales australiait is one of the 20th centurys most famous and distinctive buildings.
More opera house pictures below sydney opera house had a troubled birth. Interestingly the sydney opera house drawings are public records held in the archives of the new south wales government. Designed by danish architect jorn utzon the building was formally opened on 20 october 1973 after a gestation beginning with utzons 1957 selection as winner of an international design competition. Night or day the sydney opera house is a spectacular example of modern architecture and is a marvelous photo opportunity.
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