See what the Sydney Opera House could have looked like
Discover the rejected designs for the Sydney Opera House and imagine how different it could have been.
On October 20, 1973, the Sydney Opera House opened its doors to the world.
But did you know that it could have looked completely different?
In 1955, an international design competition was launched to transform the site of an old tram depot into an opera house.
Over 230 entries were submitted, including a rejected proposal by architecture firm Kelly & Gruzen.
Thanks to the creative studio NeoMam Studios and architecture firm Projection Comunicación Arquitectónica, we can now visualize these alternative designs in full color.
They selected seven of the unsuccessful entries, based on their merits and the amount of information available.
One of the alternative designs, by the Philadelphia Collaborative Group, took second place in the competition.
Another design, by architects Paul Boissevain and Barbara Osmond, impressed judges with its promenade and "human scale."
Even the conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Sir Eugene Goossen, submitted an art deco proposal.
In the end, Danish architect Jørn Utzon's design was chosen as the winner.
It has since become one of the world's most recognizable buildings.
But legend has it that Utzon's design was initially dismissed, only to be saved by Finnish American architect Eero Saarinen.
Imagine if one of these alternative designs had been chosen.
The Sydney Opera House could have had a completely different look.
It's a reminder of the power of imagination and the impact of architectural decisions.
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