Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House (AUS) is one of the most famous and distinctive buildings of the 20th century and has become the landmark of the Australian continent. The building, located directly on Sydney Harbour, appears as a sailboat with inflated sails. The roof shells only touch the base at certain points, giving the ensemble a tremendous lightness. The base, clad in red granite, forms the interface with the water on three sides.
Jörn Utzon won the architectural competition in 1957, construction work began in 1959 and was completed in 1973 with the inauguration. Today, the opera house houses 8 performance venues inside and a large open-air stage.