Sydney Opera House - Revision history

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	* Engineering the World - VandA Museum.		* Engineering the World - VandA Museum.
	* Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao.		* Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao.
		+	* Jørn Utzon.
	* Leaning Tower of Pisa.		* Leaning Tower of Pisa.
	* National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing.		* National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing.

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	Sydney Opera House, located in the bay of Sydney Harbour, is a performing arts centre which since it opened in 1973 has come to be seen as a masterpiece of modern architecture and a symbol of Australia.		Sydney Opera House, located in the bay of Sydney Harbour, is a performing arts centre which since it opened in 1973 has come to be seen as a masterpiece of modern architecture and a symbol of Australia.

−	It was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, following an ~~inasasdwternational~~ architectural competition in 1957. His entry was said to have been excluded by the technical judging panel, but later reinstated on the recommendation of one of the judge, architect Eero Saarinen who would not endorse any other design.	+	It was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, following an international architectural competition in 1957. His entry was said to have been excluded by the technical judging panel, but later reinstated on the recommendation of one of the judge, architect Eero Saarinen who would not endorse any other design.

	Despite early controversy, the long-term success and appreciation of the building has led to it inspiring many architectural designs that incorporate complex geometries through the use of computer-aided design techniques.		Despite early controversy, the long-term success and appreciation of the building has led to it inspiring many architectural designs that incorporate complex geometries through the use of computer-aided design techniques.
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	* Architectuul - [http://architectuul.com/architecture/sydney-opera-house Sydney Opera House]		* Architectuul - [http://architectuul.com/architecture/sydney-opera-house Sydney Opera House]

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	Sydney Opera House, located in the bay of Sydney Harbour, is a performing arts centre which since it opened in 1973 has come to be seen as a masterpiece of modern architecture and a symbol of Australia.		Sydney Opera House, located in the bay of Sydney Harbour, is a performing arts centre which since it opened in 1973 has come to be seen as a masterpiece of modern architecture and a symbol of Australia.

−	It was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, following an ~~international~~ architectural competition in 1957. His entry was said to have been excluded by the technical judging panel, but later reinstated on the recommendation of one of the judge, architect Eero Saarinen who would not endorse any other design.	+	It was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, following an inasasdwternational architectural competition in 1957. His entry was said to have been excluded by the technical judging panel, but later reinstated on the recommendation of one of the judge, architect Eero Saarinen who would not endorse any other design.

	Despite early controversy, the long-term success and appreciation of the building has led to it inspiring many architectural designs that incorporate complex geometries through the use of computer-aided design techniques.		Despite early controversy, the long-term success and appreciation of the building has led to it inspiring many architectural designs that incorporate complex geometries through the use of computer-aided design techniques.
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	* Architectuul - [http://architectuul.com/architecture/sydney-opera-house Sydney Opera House]		* Architectuul - [http://architectuul.com/architecture/sydney-opera-house Sydney Opera House]

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	It was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, following an international architectural competition in 1957. His entry was said to have been excluded by the technical judging panel, but later reinstated on the recommendation of one of the judge, architect Eero Saarinen who would not endorse any other design.		It was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, following an international architectural competition in 1957. His entry was said to have been excluded by the technical judging panel, but later reinstated on the recommendation of one of the judge, architect Eero Saarinen who would not endorse any other design.

−	Despite early controversy, th	+	Despite early controversy, the long-term success and appreciation of the building has led to it inspiring many architectural designs that incorporate complex geometries through the use of computer-aided design techniques.

	In 2007, it was inscribed in the World Heritage List by UNESCO who said ‘...it represents multiple strands of creativity, both in architectural form and structural design… it is one of the indisputable masterpieces of human creativity, not only in the 20th century but in the history of humankind.’		In 2007, it was inscribed in the World Heritage List by UNESCO who said ‘...it represents multiple strands of creativity, both in architectural form and structural design… it is one of the indisputable masterpieces of human creativity, not only in the 20th century but in the history of humankind.’

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	It was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, following an international architectural competition in 1957. His entry was said to have been excluded by the technical judging panel, but later reinstated on the recommendation of one of the judge, architect Eero Saarinen who would not endorse any other design.		It was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, following an international architectural competition in 1957. His entry was said to have been excluded by the technical judging panel, but later reinstated on the recommendation of one of the judge, architect Eero Saarinen who would not endorse any other design.

−	Despite early controversy, ~~the long-term success and appreciation of the building has led to it inspiring many architectural designs that incorporate complex geometries through the use of computer-aided design techniques.~~	+	Despite early controversy, th

	In 2007, it was inscribed in the World Heritage List by UNESCO who said ‘...it represents multiple strands of creativity, both in architectural form and structural design… it is one of the indisputable masterpieces of human creativity, not only in the 20th century but in the history of humankind.’		In 2007, it was inscribed in the World Heritage List by UNESCO who said ‘...it represents multiple strands of creativity, both in architectural form and structural design… it is one of the indisputable masterpieces of human creativity, not only in the 20th century but in the history of humankind.’

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	* Architectuul - [http://architectuul.com/architecture/sydney-opera-house Sydney Opera House]		* Architectuul - [http://architectuul.com/architecture/sydney-opera-house Sydney Opera House]

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−	~~= History =~~	+	= Design and construction =
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−	=== Design and construction ===	+

	Work on the Sydney Opera House started in 1959. It was built on Bennelong Point adjacent to Jon Bradfiled's Sydney Harbour Bridge where it would be visible from all sides. In 1966 during an interview for Danish television, Utzon said "...it was an ideal project for an architect... first because there was a beautiful site with a good view, and second there was no detailed programme".		Work on the Sydney Opera House started in 1959. It was built on Bennelong Point adjacent to Jon Bradfiled's Sydney Harbour Bridge where it would be visible from all sides. In 1966 during an interview for Danish television, Utzon said "...it was an ideal project for an architect... first because there was a beautiful site with a good view, and second there was no detailed programme".
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	Spiraling costs led to much criticism and a newly-elected government began to put pressure on Utzon in terms of his designs and cost schedules. With the dispute unresolved, Utzon was forced to resign amidst protests and controversy in 1966. He was replaced by Peter Hall who oversaw the interior design and practical completion.		Spiraling costs led to much criticism and a newly-elected government began to put pressure on Utzon in terms of his designs and cost schedules. With the dispute unresolved, Utzon was forced to resign amidst protests and controversy in 1966. He was replaced by Peter Hall who oversaw the interior design and practical completion.

−	=== Post-completion ===	+	= Post-completion =

	On 20th October 1973 the Sydney Opera House (completed by Hall, Todd and Littlemore) was officially inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II. Further new works were undertaken during the 1980s that established the Opera House as one of the world’s leading performing arts centres.		On 20th October 1973 the Sydney Opera House (completed by Hall, Todd and Littlemore) was officially inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II. Further new works were undertaken during the 1980s that established the Opera House as one of the world’s leading performing arts centres.
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	* Architectuul - [http://architectuul.com/architecture/sydney-opera-house Sydney Opera House]		* Architectuul - [http://architectuul.com/architecture/sydney-opera-house Sydney Opera House]

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−	== History ==	+	= History =

	=== Design and construction ===		=== Design and construction ===

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		+	=== Design and construction ===

	Work on the Sydney Opera House started in 1959. It was built on Bennelong Point adjacent to Jon Bradfiled's Sydney Harbour Bridge where it would be visible from all sides. In 1966 during an interview for Danish television, Utzon said "...it was an ideal project for an architect... first because there was a beautiful site with a good view, and second there was no detailed programme".		Work on the Sydney Opera House started in 1959. It was built on Bennelong Point adjacent to Jon Bradfiled's Sydney Harbour Bridge where it would be visible from all sides. In 1966 during an interview for Danish television, Utzon said "...it was an ideal project for an architect... first because there was a beautiful site with a good view, and second there was no detailed programme".
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	Spiraling costs led to much criticism and a newly-elected government began to put pressure on Utzon in terms of his designs and cost schedules. With the dispute unresolved, Utzon was forced to resign amidst protests and controversy in 1966. He was replaced by Peter Hall who oversaw the interior design and practical completion.		Spiraling costs led to much criticism and a newly-elected government began to put pressure on Utzon in terms of his designs and cost schedules. With the dispute unresolved, Utzon was forced to resign amidst protests and controversy in 1966. He was replaced by Peter Hall who oversaw the interior design and practical completion.

−	= Post-completion =	+	=== Post-completion ===

	On 20th October 1973 the Sydney Opera House (completed by Hall, Todd and Littlemore) was officially inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II. Further new works were undertaken during the 1980s that established the Opera House as one of the world’s leading performing arts centres.		On 20th October 1973 the Sydney Opera House (completed by Hall, Todd and Littlemore) was officially inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II. Further new works were undertaken during the 1980s that established the Opera House as one of the world’s leading performing arts centres.
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	* Architectuul - [http://architectuul.com/architecture/sydney-opera-house Sydney Opera House]		* Architectuul - [http://architectuul.com/architecture/sydney-opera-house Sydney Opera House]

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	* Leaning Tower of Pisa.		* Leaning Tower of Pisa.
	* National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing.		* National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing.
		+	* Opening up at Covent Garden.
	* Royal Albert Hall.		* Royal Albert Hall.
	* Shanghai Tower.		* Shanghai Tower.
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	* The Shard.		* The Shard.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* Sydney Opera House - [http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/ Official site]		* Sydney Opera House - [http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/ Official site]