Sydney Opera House Tour

Information from the tour. It was really impressive.
Multi-event center, opera just one
1st picture: used to have 2 windows. Opened it up for better views
No columns, all concrete beams have a metal rod in them. Used galvanized steel so not to rust like other buildings
Flooring can be removed hence the screws
Concert hall separate wooden facility
All done by mathematical computation no computers to help construct it. It can be taken apart and put back together just like legos.
16 years not 6 and 20x as much. Architect wanted one to see the architecture so everything is left exposed.
Inspired by shells, ships, sails - fusion ancient with the modern
Each hall is sound proof.
Petals there are to catch the sound since ceiling is too high and can lose the sound.
Ceiling is soft white birch, floors and seating are hard timber. Acoustics have been enhanced since.
Seating material absorbs sound like a person.
Over a million tiles shipped to construct the "roof". They aren't actually white but cream with a translucent glaze to reflect seashells.Read more