A Chorus of Contempt at The Sydney Opera House
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
The Turbulent Journey of the Sydney Opera House
This chapter explores the mismanagement of the Sydney Opera House project, highlighting the diverse stakeholders' conflicting priorities and the impacts of poor planning. It vividly recounts the engineering challenges posed by the building's unique design, including costly curves and structural concerns, while detailing the eventual breakthrough in construction methods. Throughout the narrative, the escalating tensions between the architect and engineers provide insight into the complexities of architectural management in high-stakes projects.
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