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Sydney Opera House 50 years: How to make art out of compromises
What is the price to be paid for being an uncompromising architect? And is the uncompromising approach to architecture a thing of the past?
In 2023 the Sydney Opera House can celebrate its 50th anniversary. The building was designed by the then unknown Danish architect, Jørn Utzon, and it has become a milestone in modern architecture. But the Sydney Opera House also represents an often-seen story of the complexities and challenges of large and innovative building projects: A story of interdisciplinary collaborations, and the controversies and compromises, that led to Utzon leaving the project…
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