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Modern Expressionism includes one of the
world’s greatest examples of 20th-century
architecture. The construction of Jørn
Utzon’s Sydney Opera House began in 1959.
Despite the architect’s resignation in 1966, it
was opened in 1973 (see pp88–9).

Australian Regency was popular during
the 1830s. The best-designed villas were
Early Colonial’s first the work of John Verge. The beautiful
buildings, such as Hyde Elizabeth Bay House is considered his
Park Barracks (see p118), masterpiece (see p124).
were mainly built for
Botanic Gardens the government.
and The Domain
Colonial Grecian and
Greek Revival were the
most popular styles
for public buildings
designed during the
1820–50 period. The
Darlinghurst Court
Kings Cross, House is a particularly
Darlinghurst and fine example (see p125).
Paddington

Victorian iron lace
incorporated filigree of cast-
iron in prefabricated patterns.
Paddington’s verandas are
fine examples of this 1880s
style (see pp126–7).

Colonial military buildings were
both functional and ornate. Victoria
Barracks, designed by engineers, is
0 metres 500
a fine example of a Georgian military
0 yards 500 compound (see p128).