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The Sydney Opera House isn’t iconic just because it looks different.

Its geometry, structure and relationship with Bennelong Point work as one system.

Jorn Utzon turned engineering into architectural expression.

Geometry or structure — what makes it iconic? #archilo #enally

Archilo architecture series cover featuring the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia. The slide introduces Jørn Utzon’s iconic building and its design story from harbour and podium to roof shells, structure and architectural icon.Aerial site view of the Sydney Opera House at Bennelong Point, showing its relationship with Sydney Harbour, the surrounding city, water and approach to the building.Ground floor plan of the Sydney Opera House showing the Concert Hall, Opera Theatre, Drama Theatre, back-of-house and service areas, and the public podium.Longitudinal section through the Sydney Opera House showing the podium, performance halls and iconic roof shells, with the Concert Hall, Opera Theatre and Drama Theatre identified.