Sydney Opera House
description: The building is irregular in its plan. From the exterior, it looks like it is separated into three main areas. However, each of the sections sit upon the same lower levels of the structure, connecting all three together. Each main area is white in color and looks as if they are giant shells nestled inside one another. Each section varies in size, having one small shelled area, one medium, and one large. As for the lower level, it is tan in color, and provides steps for the visitors on one side of the structure, with some windows and entrances on the opposite side. The structure is rather tall, reaching 213 feet in height, which is about equal to 22 stories. Because of the unusual build of this structure, there is really no designation when it comes to how many levels it is. The building materials vary, but mainly it is made of concrete. The building itself is facing the ocean, and, hidden in the giant shells, are stretches of windows that allow light to enter. There are many different entrances sprinkled around the building, leading the visitor through hallways that branch into different rooms, but mainly lead to one giant area that is in the heart of the shells. This building played a large role in shaping the culture for which it comes from. It is an icon, and an image for the country in which it originates. As for the way it was built, it allows for much natural light to seep through as well as creating rather organic shapes while still maintaining a modern feel. The structure more so signals social status. The building evokes sound as a sensory experience.
creator: Main Architect: Jørn Utzon
creator: Architect: Peter Hall
creator: Architect: David Littlemore
creator: Architect: Lionel Todd
source: Image 1: Sydney Opera House-108681.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3c/Sydney_Opera_House-108681.jpg)
source: Image 2: Sydney (AU), Opera House -- 2019 -- 3061-4.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3b/Sydney_%28AU%29%2C_Opera_House_--_2019_--_3061-4.jpg)
source: Image 3: Sydney (AU), Opera House -- 2019 -- 2980.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Sydney_%28AU%29%2C_Opera_House_--_2019_--_2980.jpg)
source: Image 4: First Floor Plan (Sydney Opera House) (5373921522).jpg (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:First_Floor_Plan_(Sydney_Opera_House)_(5373921522).jpg)
source: Image 5: Sydney Opera House (30111403413).jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/07/Sydney_Opera_House_%2830111403413%29.jpg)
date: 1959: Construction began
date: October 20th 1973: Construction finished
date: 2004: A redesigned Reception Hall was finished and renamed as the Utzon Hall
contributor: Hannah Demory
language: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
type: Public