Sydney Opera House

by Sam Doust, Peter Gibson

Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. Fusing ancient and modernist influences and situated on a site sacred to the Gadigal people for thousands of years, it is Australia's premier tourist attraction, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site and one of the busiest performing arts centers in the world. While the tale of the Sydney Opera House is one of breathtaking triumph, it is also one of personal cost. Its Danish architect, Jørn Utzon (1918–2008), left Australia midway through construction and never returned to see his masterpiece completed – a building that, according to Frank Gehry, ‘changed the image of an entire country'. This souvenir guide traces the history of this extraordinary building – one that is synonymous with inspiration and imagination – through a beautifully realized combination of photography, text and quotes.

88 pages, Paperback

Published May 12, 2022

Reviews

[Shubham Batra · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you like the Sydney Opera House, this book will tell you everything. There are some great illustrations and the whole project to build the opera house is explained from the start to finish. My only complaint is that there some great stories that happened during the construction that are not explained in this book.

[Emilee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful overview of the history and architecture of a beautiful landmark in our world. Enjoy reading this source as much as I did visiting and getting a tour.