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OBITUARY: Jorn Utzon Danish Architect of Sydney Opera House Dies

Jorn Utzon, in 1957 at age 38, received word at his home in Denmark that he won an international competition to build the opera house, beating out 232 other competitors. The project whose overrun budget and delays sparked controversy was a mixed blessing, giving the architect fame but also heartache...

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10:30 on December 1 2008

OBITUARY: Jorn Utzon Danish Architect of Sydney Opera House Dies

All About Jazz — Jorn Utzon, in 1957 at age 38, received word at his home in Denmark that he won an international competition to build the opera house, beating out 232 other competitors. ... more info

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