The Sydney Opera House design was an international contest. 32 architects sent in designs and interesting ideas, but most of them had the the theater and symphony hall across from each other, taking advantage of the length of the peninsula, but one design had the theater and the hall next to each other, but a complicated design plan. Even so, the plans we chosen. It took around 14 years to build, and her majesty Queen Elizabeth II opened it. After, the build was known for it amazing design and amazing show.
The House has 2 major theaters, 3 minor theaters and hosts 1.5 millions theater-goers annually.
We went on a tour of the Opera House today where I learn all of that, but I forgot the rest.
- Izzy
It was an amazing site and I had no idea that it took 14 years from design to completion. Or that when it was designed on paper the architect had no idea how he was going to build the roof - with or without interior supports. Or that he walked off the job about 6 years in. WOW. Imagine the troubleshooting that went into this building.
My favorite part of Darling Harbour was the 'Free Hugs' guy that hangs out there on the weekends. People here are so friendly.
-Suzanne
The House has 2 major theaters, 3 minor theaters and hosts 1.5 millions theater-goers annually.
We went on a tour of the Opera House today where I learn all of that, but I forgot the rest.
- Izzy
It was an amazing site and I had no idea that it took 14 years from design to completion. Or that when it was designed on paper the architect had no idea how he was going to build the roof - with or without interior supports. Or that he walked off the job about 6 years in. WOW. Imagine the troubleshooting that went into this building.
My favorite part of Darling Harbour was the 'Free Hugs' guy that hangs out there on the weekends. People here are so friendly.
-Suzanne
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