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 ...

On October 20, 1973 — exactly 50 years ago this Friday — the Sydney Opera House was opened to great fanfare by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Completed a decade late and vastly over-budget, the ...

The art is accessible, the attendees cut across the social spectrum and the architecture beguiles. By Damien Cave The Australia Letter is a weekly newsletter from our Australia bureau. This week’s ...

For the last five decades, the Sydney Opera House has been a global spectacle: with its whimsical rooftop sails and prime location on the Sydney Harbour, it has become not only the city's most ...

Michelle Arrow receives funding from the Australian Research Council. It is one of the most famous buildings in the world. It has an instantly recognisable silhouette that adorns tea towels, bottle ...

Saying that the Sydney Opera House is a well-known icon of Australia is kind of like saying the Amazon is a creek. The building, which turns 50 years old on October 20, has been given a cultural value ...

The Sydney Opera House is located on the visually prominent outcrop of Bennelong Point, in the shadow of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, and, with its distinctive silhouette, is an icon of Australia and one ...