R.I.P Joern Utzon  

Posted by Daniel^_^Chin

Shocking news (not exactly news anymore, more like "olds")!

The architect that designed the famous Sydney Opera House, Joern/Jørn Utzon (1918-2998) has died, at the age of 90.

If you happen to be living in a cave for your entire life, THIS is what I'm talking about---->

Some people think its ugly, some people think its special.

Orange wedges, shark fins, yacht sails, crocodile teeth, shells, claws, beaks, whatever you imagine it looking like...one can't deny it's one of the greatest designs mankind has achieved. It went through a lot of challenges one could not have imagined. There's a sad story behind the construction of this building, where poor Joern resigned as the chief architect. Imagine not being recognised as the architect of your own design. How sad.

He gave Australia its most iconic and significant building but yet he was involved in a political scandal.

Read more about his death and what happened almost half a century ago in his obituary and here. You can always find out more on the building by goggling. Watch his tribute video here.

Dying at the age of 90 is a blessing. One of my favourite architects, I.M.Pei, is 91 years old now. If only all architects could live that long.

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