Adis Medina

May 15 2013

EAP 1560

WONDERS OF THE WORLDTHE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

Table of Contents

o Location of Sydney Opera House o Fact about Sydney Opera House o Timeline to illustrate when Sydney Opera Houseo What construction material were used?o Question o Tense Used (Highlighted)o References

Location of Sydney Opera HouseSydney Opera House is located in Sydney Harbour, New

South , Australia. Its unique structure has captured the eye of many photographers all around the world.

Fact about Sydney Opera House•Sydney Opera house has been one of the most recognizable images of the modern world.•233 designs were submitted for the Opera House design competition held in 1956.•The Sydney Opera House is used for performances such as ballet, opera and musical concerts.• In January 1957, Jørn Utzon was announced the winner. He had won $6492.00 for his design.• Sydney Opera House was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 20th October, 1973.

Timeline to illustrate when Sydney Opera House

Date Event

July 1957 Jorn Utzon had visited Sydney to begin the construction of the building.

March 1963 Stage one of the construction is completed.

April 1966 The architect of Sydney , Jorn. Utzon had resigned.

May 1966The government had paid $160,000 for the architectural drawings for Stage three.

March 1967 Stage two was completed.

October 1973 Sydney Opera House was finished and opened to public.

2005 The Sydney Opera House was included in the National Heritage list.

2007 The Sydney Opera was inscribed on the World Heritage List .

What construction Material were used?

• The walls and ceiling are made out of laminated glass.• The buildings roofs are made out of fungus ceramic tiles. • What is holding up the building are pre cast concrete.• The other thing that held the roof was epoxy resin

Questions

1. Where is the Sydney Opera House locatedo Africao Australiao Americao Canada

2. About how many designs were submitted for the design of the opera house competition.

o 30o 130o 230o 330

Reference

• Archives In Brief 28 - A brief history of the Sydney Opera House (The State Records Authority of New South Wales) the State Records Authority, 2003. Web. 03 jun, 2013

• "Sydney Opera House". Encyclopedia Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica Online.Encyclopedia Britannica Inc., 2013. Web. 03 Jun. 2013

• Sydney Opera House Australia.gov,au Last updated: 17th March 2008. Web. 03 Jun,2013