
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House turns concrete roof shells into a harbor landmark, shaped by Jørn Utzon’s design and a demanding process of construction.
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Sydney Opera House turns concrete roof shells into a harbor landmark, shaped by Jørn Utzon’s design and a demanding process of construction.

OWNER: John Garden Campbell COST FACTS: $5,000 (without architect's fee), in 1952. 540 square feet.

OWNERS: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Page COST FACTS:$17,000 in 1950. 1500 square feet at $11.20 per square foot. MATERIALS: Brick bearing walls (exposed on bot...

OWNERS: Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Crosby COST FACTS:$4,000 in 1949, exclusive of water supply system, cesspool and plumbing fixtures. The pump pit with pressur...

OWNERS: Mr. and Mrs. George Brody COST FACTS: $20,000 in 1950-51, including built-in furniture and carport masonry. Square footage: house 1080; basement...

OWNERS: Mr. and Mrs. John Masson COST FACTS: $13,000 in 1951-52. Square footage: house 1012, terrace 210 (figured at one-half) at $11.50 per square foot.

COST FACTS:$17,000 in 1950. House 1250 square feet (carport 400; stair, deck and storage 500; figured at one-half), at $10 per square foot.

OWNERS: Mr. and Mrs. S. Blair Kirk COST FACTS:$10,500 in 1950.825 square feet at $12.75 per square foot.

OWNER: Mrs. Carlton Ryan COST FACTS:$18,932 in 1951. 1260 square feet at $15.02 per square foot.

OWNER: Moritz Thomsen COST FACTS: $16,500 in 1950. 1344 square feet at approximately $12 per square foot.

COST FACTS: $18,900 in 1951, including all built-in furniture. 1400 square feet at $13.50 per square foot.

OWNERS: Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rubin COST FACTS:$19,300 in 1952. Square footage: 1650 for house, 400 carport, 35 for storage. About $11 per square foot.

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