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Remodeling at the Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House Under Construction, 1957-1973

Sydney Opera House Under Construction, 1957-1973

Photo by John Garth/Max Dupain Courtesy of Jorn Utzon/Utzon Architects and the Pritzker Prize
Although praised as a masterpeice, the Sydney Opera House has been criticized. Many people say that the acoustics are poor and that the theater doesn't have enough performance or backstage space.

With Jorn Utzon's son Jan as part of a new design team, the Sydney Opera House is planning renovations and future development.

"It is my hope that the building shall be a lively and ever-changing venue for the arts," Jorn Utzon told reporters. "Future generations should have the freedom to develop the building to contemporary use."

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