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Utzon

American  
[oot-zuhn] / ˈut zən /

noun

  1. Jørn, 1918–2008, Danish architect.


Utzon British  
/ ˈutsən /

noun

  1. Jørn (jʃzːn). 1918–2008, Danish architect known primarily for his unique design for the Sydney Opera House (1966)

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Out of 233 entries, the unexpected winner was the iconoclastic and largely unknown young Danish architect Jorn Utzon.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2023

As part of the 1956 Opera House international design competition, 233 designs were submitted by architects from around the world with Jorn Utzon from Denmark chosen as the winner.

From Reuters • Oct. 18, 2023

The house was the inspiration for the Sydney Opera House, designed by Jorn Utzon.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 17, 2022

Privately, Utzon hoped he could figure out how to build it.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2020

The Danish architect, Jørn Utzon, was practically driven from the country, his name went unuttered at the opening ceremony, the sense of national scandal was palpable towards this harbourside monstrosity.

From The Guardian • Jun. 22, 2016

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