"Utzon made a building well ahead of its time, far ahead of available technology, and he persevered through extraordinary malicious publicity and negative criticism to build a building that changed the image of an entire country. It is the first time in our lifetime that an epic piece of architecture has gained such universal presence."
The Sydney Opera House by Jorn Utzon
By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide
Frank Gehry Comments on the Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House Under Construction, 1957-1973
Photo by John Garth/Max Dupain Courtesy of Jorn Utzon/Utzon Architects and the Pritzker Prize
Commentary by Frank Gehry, a Pritzker Laureate and Juror:
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- Sydney Opera House Photo Tour
- About the Sydney Opera House
- Jorn Utzon Comments on his Design for the Sydney Opera House
- How the Sydney Opera House Was Built
- Jorn Utzon's Plan for the Sydney Opera House
- Several Theaters Combine at the Sydney Opera House
- Jorn Utzon Battles Controversy Over the Sydney Opera House
- Frank Gehry Comments on the Sydney Opera House
- Remodeling at the Sydney Opera House
- Disputes Over the Sydney Opera House Remodeling
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