Utzon’s idea for the Sydney Opera House was chosen from over 200 entries. His design, inspired by Sydney’s maritime heritage, caught everyone’s attention. It made the project start.

The future challenges the landmark faces, including the ambitious goal of full decarbonization and adapting to rising sea ...

The genesis of the Sydney Opera House dates to the mid-20 th century as the New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music sought to establish a larger, more contemporary concert hall than the ...

History In June 1955, the New South Wales (NSW) government launched a design competition for a new opera house to be built on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour. The requirements stipulated that it ...

Link Copied! This rejected proposal, by architecture firm Kelly & Gruzen, was one of over 230 entries in a 1955 competition to design the Sydney Opera House.

According to the Sydney Opera House, more than 10.9 million people visit the building every year. The Sydney Opera House was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2007.

It’s been decades since the forecourt steps were pulled up for maintenance, but the essential work has left behind a sorry sight for those hoping to catch a glimpse of the iconic building.

The Irish Postal Service, An Post has issued a new stamp marking the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House in honor of the Irish engineer, Peter Rice, who brought the iconic building to life.

SYDNEY, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Sydney Opera House celebrated its 50th birthday on Friday, with a laser show planned to illuminate the iconic building. Officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 20 ...