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.
High-profile studio the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has produced one of its most attractive designs in a while in the form of a new opera house planned for Kosovo. The eye-catching building will be ...
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Why Is the Sydney Opera House Shaped Like Sails? The Inspiration Behind Australia’s Icon
In 1956, a competition to design the Sydney Opera House drew 233 entries. Danish architect Jørn Utzon surprised everyone by winning. His unique sail-shaped design has become a symbol of Sydney and ...
Work is well underway on Hanoi’s new opera house, a US$480 million project on the city’s West Lake. The Hanoi Opera House, ...
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