Sydney Opera House

What year did the New South Wales Conservatorium of Music outgrow their home, prompting the launch of an international design competition for a dedicated opera house?

• 1957

• 1963

• 1961

• 1955

Who won the international design competition for the Sydney Opera House in 1957?

• Frank Gehry

• Jørn Utzon

• Renzo Piano

• Zaha Hadid

What was the initial budget for the construction of the Sydney Opera House?

• AUD $14M

• AUD $102M

• AUD $927M

• AUD $7M

How much did the Sydney Opera House end up costing, equivalent to today's money?

• AUD $7M

• AUD $14M

• AUD $927M

• AUD $102M

In what year did construction of the Sydney Opera House begin?

• 1973

• 1959

• 1961

• 1957

What was the unique solution found for constructing the roof shells of the Sydney Opera House?

• Building each shell from glass

• Using a single sphere for all sections

• Casting each shell on-site

• Using steel instead of concrete

The solution for the roof shells' construction came while he was peeling:

• An apple

• An orange

• A banana

• A pear

What year did Jørn Utzon leave the Sydney Opera House project?

• 1963

• 1959

• 1973

• 1966

What was the original purpose of the 'major hall' in Utzon's design for the Sydney Opera House?

• To serve as an art gallery

• To host operas only

• To be a public gathering space

• To host concerts and operas

When was the Sydney Opera House officially opened?

• 20 October 1957

• 20 October 1983

• 20 October 1963

• 20 October 1973