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Jørn Oberg Utzon (1918 – 2008) was a Danish architect that was most notable for designing the Sydney Opera House in Australia, completed in 1973. When it was declared a World Heritage Site on 28 June 2007, Utzon became only the second person to have received such recognition for one of his works during his lifetime, after Oscar Niemeyer. Other noteworthy works include Bagsværd Church near Copenhagen and the National Assembly Building in Kuwait. He also made important contributions to housing design, especially with his Kingo Houses near Helsingør.
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts center in Sydney. Located on the banks of the Sydney Harbour, it is often regarded as one of the world’s most…
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Designed by Jørn Utzon in the 70s, the Bagsvaerd Church is a masterpiece of contemporary religious architecture. It is characterized by a white concrete ceiling straddled with softly rounded vaulting…
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In 1955 Jørn Utzon completed the design of the Middelboe House in Holte, Denmark. The residence was built only a year before embarking on his career-defining commission for the Sydney…
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In 1952 Jorn Utzon completed his first building in Helsingør in Denmark’s northern Zealand. Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, this one-story home was built for Utzon and his family. With no windows…
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The Utzon Center in Aalborg, Denmark, was the last building to be designed by Jørn Utzon. In collaboration with his son Kim who provided the final construction drawings, he planned…
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