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Modern Expressionism
One of the world’s greatest examples of
20th-century architecture, Jørn Utzon’s
Sydney Opera House beat 234 entries in a
design competition. Work commenced in
1959 and, despite the architect’s resig nation
in 1966, it was opened in 1973.

THE ROCKS Australian Regency
AND CIRCULAR During the 1830s, the best-designed villas
QUAY Early Colonial were the work of John Verge. Elizabeth Bay
The first buildings of House was his masterpiece.
char acter and quality,
such as Hyde Park
BOTANIC Barracks, were for
GARDEN AND the government.
THE DOMAIN Colonial Grecian
Greek Revival was the
major style for public
buildings, such as
the Darlinghurst Court
CITY House, designed by
CENTRE the Colonial Architect
in the 1820–50 period.
KINGS CROSS AND
DARLINGHURST

Victorian Iron Lace
Festooned with a filigree of
cast-iron lace in a wide
range of prefabricated
patterns, Paddington
verandas demonstrate
DARLING HARBOUR 1880s workmanship.
AND SURRY HILLS

PADDINGTON

Colonial Military
Victoria Barracks, designed by
engineers, is an impressive
example of a well-preserved
Georgian military compound.

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