It was Saarinen who, unimpressed by the scores of plans for variations on ... the iconic Sydney Opera House is lauded by architects as one of the shining examples of modern expressionist architecture.

On October 20, 1973 — exactly 50 years ago this Friday — the Sydney Opera House was opened to great ... shell-shaped roof helped it become an architectural icon and an UNESCO World Heritage ...

The costs soared from A$7 million to A$102 million. The Sydney Opera House was born from a 1956 architectural competition.

This ensures the complete representation of its significance as an architectural object of great beauty in its waterscape setting. The Sydney Opera House continues to perform its function as a ...

The concert hall at the iconic Sydney Opera House in Australia has reopened following the long-awaited renovation of its dated acoustics, functionality and accessibility. Carried out by a team led ...

The Sydney Opera House recently commemorated its 50th anniversary ... Considered a triumph of 20th Century architecture, it very nearly didn't get built in the international search to find ...

SYDNEY, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Immediately recognisable by its sails glistening over the waters of Sydney Harbour, the UNESCO-listed Sydney Opera House is one of the world’s most photographed buildings.

For the last five decades, the Sydney Opera ... of the Opera House’s more recent sustainability endeavors stand out? People are very interested in our waste management plan, which is truly ...