Lego sydney opera house - 21012 Instruction Manual
Model of Sydney Opera House. © State Records NSW
set a cost limit. The only requirement was for a design of
two performance halls: a Major Hall for grand opera and
symphony; and a Minor Hall for drama. There was to be
additional space for experimental theatre and rehearsals.
two performance halls: a Major Hall for grand opera and
symphony; and a Minor Hall for drama. There was to be
additional space for experimental theatre and rehearsals.
The combination of site and brief proved irresistible:
933 competitors from all over the world registered and
233 entries were received from 28 countries. Judging
took place in January 1957 and the entry of the relatively
unknown architect, Jørn utzon, was the unanimous winner.
Both the architectural fraternity and the public were
amazed by the design and found it to be a spectacular
response to the brief and the site.
233 entries were received from 28 countries. Judging
took place in January 1957 and the entry of the relatively
unknown architect, Jørn utzon, was the unanimous winner.
Both the architectural fraternity and the public were
amazed by the design and found it to be a spectacular
response to the brief and the site.
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