The halls are adorned with shell-shaped interlocking panels that serve as both roof and wall and are made of precast concrete.ĪSCE President Dennis Truax speaks during the virtual dedication ceremony.
The design features two main halls that sit side by side and face outward towards the harbor. After receiving more than 230 applications for an open international design competition in 1957, Danish architect Jorn Utzon’s winning design was chosen and would ultimately define the landscape of the Sydney Harbor for years to come. The internationally acclaimed architectural achievement is best known for its iconic vaulted roof shells, which dwarf the hollow podium beneath them. “The manner in which architects and engineers are still captivated and inspired by this decades-old structure speaks to the lasting influence that an imaginative and innovative project can have on society.” “The Sydney Opera House has long been an international icon due to its architectural complexity and captivating design,” said Dennis D. The landmark was recognized at a dedication ceremony with a digital plaque, April 6, in Sydney led jointly by ASCE’s Australia Section and Engineers Australia.
More than 280 projects have earned the prestigious title for creativity and innovation, and almost all are executed under challenging conditions. The Sydney Opera House under construction.ĪSCE has honored the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, as an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.ĪSCE recognizes historically significant civil engineering projects, structures, and sites all over the world.
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