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What is Sydney Opera House? What is the Purpose of building this Opera House? Who is the Architect of this Opera House?Sydney Opera House The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Situated on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the facility is adjacent to the Sydney central business district and the Royal Botanic Gardens, between Sydney and Farm Coves. The Sydney Opera House is a World Heritage-listed treasure, the symbol of modern Australia and the nations No 1 tourism attraction. As one of the most innovative and spectacular performing arts venues in the world, there is no better place to stage your event.

Sydney Opera House - The VenueCONCERT HALL

JOAN SUTHERLAND THEATRE

DRAMA THEATRE

PLAYHOUSE

STUDIO

UTZON ROOM

FORECOURT

NORTHERN FOYERS.

NORTHERN BROADWALK

RECORDING STUDIO

Architect of Sydney Opera House Designed by Danish architect Jrn Utzon, the facility formally opened on 20 October 1973, by Queen Elizabeth II, with members of the British Royal family in attendance [3] after a gestation beginning with Utzon's 1957 selection as winner of an international design competition. The Government of New South Wales, led by the premier, Joseph Cahill, authorised work to begin in 1958 with Utzon directing construction.

To me it is a great joy to know how much the building is loved, by Australians in general and by Sydneysiders in particular -Jrn Utzon

Jorn UtzonWhy was the Sydney Opera House built? The Sydney Opera House was built due to the demand for a bigger theatrical space in Sydney.Planning began in the 1940s and in 1955, a competition was held to find the most impressive architectural design. 233 entries from 32 countries made way for an interesting story that continues today. The story is a wonderful one of intrigue and political intervention.

Purpose of building the Opera Currently the Sydney Opera House is used as a theater, a tourist attraction, and a partially a restaurant

Lotus Temple

Lotus Temple The Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, India, is a Bah' House of Worship completed in 1986. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent and has become a prominent attraction in the city. The Lotus Temple has won numerous architectural awards and been featured in hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles. Like all other Bah' Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion, or any other distinction, as emphasized in Bah' texts. The Bah' laws emphasize that the spirit of the House of Worship be that it is a gathering place where people of all religions may worship God without denominational restrictions.

Architect of Lotus Temple Throughout the ages, architects constructed remarkable buildings, combining art with science and mathematics. While creating the Bahai House of Worship in NewDelhi, India,Fariborz Sahba, an internationallyrenowned architect, not only utilized his artistry and architectural knowledge but also his faith. But Sahbas architectural excellence was solidified in 1976 when he was selected by the international governing body of the BahaI Faith to create the Bahai House of Worship in New Delhi, India.

What is the purpose of building this Temple?

The first thing worth mentioning is this buildings purpose, its meaning; it serves as a gathering place for people belonging to any cult or religion, it is a free place were regardless who they are or what they believe in, they can worship and meditate. The costs were covered by private donations, people who believe and care about religion and divinity. The design was inspired by a lotus flower, an object that defines many symbols and believes.

Its exterior shell has been compared to Jorn Utzons Sydney Opera House, which was the first ever digitally designed building. This structure however is surrounded by symbols and every gesture is based on a particular belief. Different from most temples around the world, there isnt just one main entrance, there are nine. This gesture enhances the great influence of the vertical axis of the building (many religious structures are constructed with a vertical axis), a symbol of divinity and the lack of the human capability of ever reaching it. Inside the temple there are no pictures, statues or images and no altars or pulpits; the readers are welcome to stay behind simple lecture stands. The same axis that marks the exterior can be found on the interior too: the inner leaves meet at the top of the building but do not intersect, making room for a most interesting skylight.

Sydney Opera HouseLotus TempleArchitecture of the Lotus Temple Marble, cement, dolomite, and send were used in construction of lotus temple. Construction of this architecture takes 10 years to complete. There are 800 people who have worked in construction of this temple. This team includes engineers, technicians, and workers. Outside of this temple there are nine reflecting pools. This temple has nine doors. White marble is used in construction of this temple and because of this beauty of temple is increased.

Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower Eiffel tower is anironlattice towerlocated on theChamp de MarsinParis, France. It was named after the engineerAlexandre Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. Erected in 1889 as the entrance arch to the1889 World's Fair, it was initially criticized by some of France's leading artists and intellectuals for its design, but has become both a globalcultural iconof France and one of the most recognisable structures in the world. The tower is 324 metres (1,063ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building. Its base is square, 125 metres (410ft) on a side. During its construction, the Eiffel Tower surpassed theWashington Monumentto assume the title of thetallest man-made structurein the world, a title it held for 41 years, until theChrysler BuildinginNew York Citywas built in 1930.

Thestructureof EiffelTowerconsists of puddle iron. The weight of thistoweris 7300 tonnes. The entirestructure which also includes the non metal particles as well consists of 10000 tonnes.

Architect of the Eiffel Tower French architect, sometimes referred to as the forgotten architect. Sauvestre worked together with Gustave Eiffel on the design of the Pavillion de Gaz for the World exposition in Paris 1878. A decade later they worked together for a much more famous creation: the Eiffel Tower. Whilst Eiffel (with Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier) was behind the initial project and planned and built the tower, it was Sauvestre who gave the tower much of his look.

Stephen Sauvestre TheEiffel Towerwasbuiltfor the International Exhibition of Paris of 1889 commemorating the centenary of the French Revolution. The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII of England, opened thetower. Of the 700 proposals submitted in a design competition, GustaveEiffel's was unanimously chosen.

TheEiffel Toweris one of the mostfamousstructures in the world. It was named after Alexandre Gustave Eiffelwhose team of engineers designed it. It cost 260,000 to build in 1889 with most of the money being provided byEiffelhimself and the French state.Alexandre EiffelGustave

Eiffel Tower Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge TheSydney Harbour Bridgeis a steelthrough arch bridgeacrossSydney Harbourthat carries rail, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between theSydney central business district(CBD) and theNorth Shore. The dramatic view of the bridge, the harbour, and the nearbySydney Opera Houseis an iconic image of Sydney, and Australia. The bridge is nicknamed "The Coathanger" because of its arch-based design[1][2]or is simply called "the Bridge" by Sydney residents. The arch is composed of two 28-panel arch trusses; their heights vary from 18m (59ft) at the centre of the arch to 57m (187ft) at the ends next to the pylons.

The arch is composed of two 28-panel arch trusses; their heights vary from 18m (59ft) at the centre of the arch to 57m (187ft) at the ends next to the pylons. The arch has a span of 504m (1,654ft) and its summit is 134m (440ft) above mean sea level; however, expansion of the steel structure on hot days can increase the height of the arch by as much as 18cm (7.1in).Large steel pins (or bearings) support each end of the arch, allowing it to rotate to accommodate expansion and contraction caused by changes of temperature, and avoiding stresses that would otherwise cause damage.

The main purpose of the bridge was to connect the North and South shores of Sydney, because travel between the two shores was limited to ferries1. To connect the rapidly growing north shore suburbs. At the time the Harbour bridge was built, there was a three hour wait for car/buggy ferries to cross the harbour. All other traffic was diverted west through Ryde.

2. The Sydney Harbour Bridge was built as a major project to help kickstart the economy during the great depression.

Architect of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Thomas Smith Tait (1882-1954) designed the four pylons at either end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. He was a prominent Scottish Modernist architect who designed many significant buildings, including St Andrews House on Calton Hill. Born in Pailsey, Tait was the son of a master stonemason and studied at the John Neilson Institute and Glasgow Art School. His Sydney pylons stand 293 feet high. They have no structural purpose but provide a better visual balance to the bridge than in the original design.

Thomas Smith TaitGateway Arch

Gateway Arch TheGateway Archis a 630-foot (192m)monumentinSt. Louisin the U.S. state ofMissouri. Clad in stainless steel and built in the form of an inverted, weightedcatenaryarch,it is the world's tallestarch,]the tallest monument in theWestern Hemisphere,and Missouri's tallest accessible building. Built as a monument to thewestward expansion of the United States,it is the centerpiece of theJefferson National Expansion Memorialand has become an internationally famous symbol of St. Louis. The Gateway Arch was designed byFinnish-AmericanarchitectEero Saarinenin 1947; construction began on February 12, 1963, and was completed on October 28, 1965,for $13 million(equivalent to $180million in 2013). The monument opened to the public on June 10, 1967.

The GatewayArchwas erected section-by-section (a total of 142 sections) on foundations that are about 60 feet deep. Each section resembled a steel triangle that narrowed as they got closer to the top. Huge cranes and derricks were used to raise the sections into place.Architect of the Gateway Arch Eero Saarinen (August 20, 1910 September 1, 1961) was aFinnish Americanarchitectandindustrial designerof the 20th century famous for shaping hisneofuturisticstyle according to the demands of the project: simple, sweeping, arching structural curves or machine-like rationalism.

Eero Saarinen

L'Oceanogrfic

L'Oceanogrfic L'Oceanogrfic(Valencian:[loseanoafik],Spanish:El Oceonogrfico, "The Oceanographic") is anoceanariumsituated in the east of the city ofValencia, Spain, where different marine habitats are represented. It was designed by the architectFlix Candelaand the structural engineersAlberto DomingoandCarlos Lzaro. It is integrated inside the cultural complex known as theCiutat de les Arts i de les Cincies(City of Arts and Sciences). It was opened on 14 February 2003.

Architect of the LOceanographic Flix Candela Outerio(Spanish pronunciation:[feliks kandela outeio]; January 27, 1910 December 7, 1997) wasSpanish-Mexicanarchitectknown for his significant role in the development ofMexican architectureandstructural engineering. Candelas major contribution to architecture was the development ofthin shellsmade out ofreinforced concrete, popularly known ascascarones. Flix Candela died at the age of 87 in 1997 inNorth Carolina.

Flix Candela

The Oceanografic is the largest complex of its type in Europe with a surface of 110,000 square metres (1,200,000sqft) and a water capacity of 42,000,000 litres (11,000,000USgal)This includes a 26,000,000-litre (6,900,000USgal)dolphinariumand a 7,000,000-litre (1,800,000USgal) ocean tank withsharks,raysand other fish.There are 45,000 animals of 500 different species including fish, mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates amongst these are sharks,penguins,dolphins,sea lions,walruses,belugawhales, and more all inhabiting nine underwater towers. Each tower is structured in two levels and represent the major ecosystems of the planet.

Parabolic Arches

Sydney Opera House

Lotus Temple

Eiffel Tower

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Gateway Arch

LOceanographic