SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
Our discovery of Sydney continued with a private, behind the scenes, visit of the Sydney Opera House. We learned the full story of the site, the initial stages, proposals, the architect and the completion of one of the most iconic buildings in the world.
The idea for the Sydney Opera House arose when Sydney decided to build a music hall on Sydney's harbour, a unique waterfront site. Sydney officials launched a worldwide competition for architect's to submit their designs - the winner was a relatively unknown Danish architect Jorn Utzon. His inspiration for the Opera House's unusual design was nautical sails. His design was initially rejected until a new judge was added to the panel and requested Utzon's design be re-entered into the potential winners.
Ultimately, Utzon's design won.
A change in government delayed the progress of the Sydney's Opera House's completion and resulted in Utzon leaving the project and Sydney all together, never to return. Jorg Utzon never returned to Sydney to see his world famous design in real life.
The building is incredible from all angles. Luckily, we are able to stare at its beauty our entire time in Sydney thanks to our amazing room views.
The idea for the Sydney Opera House arose when Sydney decided to build a music hall on Sydney's harbour, a unique waterfront site. Sydney officials launched a worldwide competition for architect's to submit their designs - the winner was a relatively unknown Danish architect Jorn Utzon. His inspiration for the Opera House's unusual design was nautical sails. His design was initially rejected until a new judge was added to the panel and requested Utzon's design be re-entered into the potential winners.
Ultimately, Utzon's design won.
A change in government delayed the progress of the Sydney's Opera House's completion and resulted in Utzon leaving the project and Sydney all together, never to return. Jorg Utzon never returned to Sydney to see his world famous design in real life.
The 2 latest Ballet Stars of the Sydney Opera House
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