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A Chorus of Contempt at The Sydney Opera House

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Challenges and Ambitions of Building Utson's Opera House

The Sydney Opera House had many challenges, from the location to the rushed construction. Architect Utson was in an impossible position, wanting to make every decision himself. His approach worked for his beautiful home, but would it work for such a massive project? Utson's dedication and artistic vision resulted in the world's most beautiful building, but also caused major delays.

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