Building anything iconic and unique often comes with cost overruns. If the Sydney Opera House had lacked its iconic design, it would have been just a plain, boring old building. Thanks to Utzon's vision, it is recognised the world over. Though it was 13 times over budget, it is priceless to all Australians, including me.
As an Australian, I am appalled at the actions of the Politicians and Public Servants who caused even more delays, and offered nothing but derision and ridicule on Mr Utzon. The design was inspired by the spinnaker sails of boats on the harbour. As soon as I saw the design, I knew instantly were he found his inspiration. To Jorn, I offer my sincere apologies, and thanks to his son who helped complete the most memorable building of the 20th century. Hornibrook were crooks as builders, for they caused so much industrial chaos, just to drag things out, and get more money. Jorn Utzon's name lives on in Australian culture, and in our memories.
After the NSW government changed the new government was so boorish, negative and penny-pinching about the previous government’s project it’s amazing it was ever finished.
Building anything iconic and unique often comes with cost overruns. If the Sydney Opera House had lacked its iconic design, it would have been just a plain, boring old building. Thanks to Utzon's vision, it is recognised the world over. Though it was 13 times over budget, it is priceless to all Australians, including me.
As an Australian, I am appalled at the actions of the Politicians and Public Servants who caused even more delays, and offered nothing but derision and ridicule on Mr Utzon. The design was inspired by the spinnaker sails of boats on the harbour. As soon as I saw the design, I knew instantly were he found his inspiration. To Jorn, I offer my sincere apologies, and thanks to his son who helped complete the most memorable building of the 20th century. Hornibrook were crooks as builders, for they caused so much industrial chaos, just to drag things out, and get more money. Jorn Utzon's name lives on in Australian culture, and in our memories.
After the NSW government changed the new government was so boorish, negative and penny-pinching about the previous government’s project it’s amazing it was ever finished.