The construction of the Australian icon was plagued by technical problems, soaring costs, public anger and political ...

Inaugurated in 1973, the Sydney Opera House is a great architectural work of the 20th century that brings together multiple strands of creativity and innovation in both architectural form and ...

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In 1956, a competition to design the Sydney Opera House drew 233 entries. Danish architect Jørn Utzon surprised everyone by winning. His unique sail-shaped design has become a symbol of Sydney ...

Leena Tailor Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the sailboat-inspired structure – submitted during an international design ... Sydney Harbour Bridge also await visitors in the Sydney ...

However, the design competition went ahead as planned ... The initial estimate of the final cost of the Sydney Opera House was put at A£3.5m or A$7m – at the time, Australia's official currency ...