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Sydney Opera House rises from controversy as landmark
The Sydney Opera House, begun in 1957 and opened by Queen Elizabeth II on October 20, 1973, transformed from a contested architectural gamble into a global icon. Jorn Utzon’s daring design, funded largely by a state lottery, spans multiple venues with 1,550 seat opera hall, 2,700 seat concert hall, 550 seat drama theatre, 2,420 seat cinema music hall, and two restaurants. Despite cost overruns and Utzon’s resignation, three Sydney architects finished interiors. Acoustics were optimized by altering the original plan to separate opera and concert spaces. Parking remains a noted deficiency at Benelong Point, delaying plans for a large car park.
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Sydney
Australia
UPI
Opera House
Sydoney
Benelong Point
Jorn Utzon
Birgit Nilson
Sydney Symphony
Cleveland Symphony
Sydney Opera House
Opera Theater
Government of
New South Wales
Utzon
Utzon and Arup and Partners
London
Denmark
Kuwait
Peter Hall
Lionel Todd
David Littlemore