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NIGHT+DAY SYDNEY
With dozens of white-sand beaches strung out along the glittering coastline, Sydney is a sun-seeker’s paradise. Combine that with a sparkling nightlife and Aussie hospitality, and it’s no wonder this city has become a favorite destination. And Melbourne’s eclectic mix of diversions—from a thriving high-end restaurant scene to artsy bars and clubs—offers some stiff competition. Check them both out and decide for yourself.
March’s Best Event: Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
The Lowdown: The party to end all others is a glittering, feathered, body-pumping affair with carnival floats, sequined dancing groups, and dykes on bikes. Nearly half a million spectators of all gender identifications and ages stand on milk crates to marvel at the evening’s procession; a lucky few attend the Mardi Gras Party afterwards. Book a place at the special viewing area for the best outlook.
When and How Much: Generally the first Saturday in March. Free. Special viewing area A$20. Party A$160.
Where: Oxford Street, Sydney. Party: Moore Park Entertainment Precinct (formally Fox Studios).
Contact: 02 9568 8600 mardigras.org.au
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SYDNEY (2008):
Jørn Utzon (Architect)
 The most distinctive architectural feature in
Australia is undoubtedly the Sydney Opera
House, and since its creation, it has changed the
way the world views this city. The building, with
its famous curving, white-sailed roof, was the
result of a design competition in the 1950s,
aimed at giving Sydney a centerpiece for the performing
arts. No one realized just how iconic it
would eventually become.
The renowned Danish architect, Jørn Utzon, is the creator behind this
landmark, and a man credited with changing the way Australians
think about architecture and design. He has said that he likes “to be
on the edge of the possible.” When he first put forward his plan for a
building modeled after a ship at full sail, the judges loved it.
However, there was one problem: It was beyond the capabilities of
engineering at the time. By 1961, Utzon had solved the problem of
how to build the most distinguishing feature—the “sails”—and construction
began. But it was far from smooth sailing. Utzon fought with
the government of New South Wales about everything from payment
to interior design. The building was eventually completed in 1973,
but the interior had strayed so far from Utzon’s vision that he vowed
never to return to Australia to see his finished project.
Then, in 1999 Utzon was re-engaged as the Opera House’s architect,
charged with re-designing the interiors in line with his original plans.
Utzon produced a bold proposal for the building exterior too. He
urged that the Western foyers be opened up onto a new colonnade.
This would extend and enliven public areas, and develop closer links
between the building and the harbor. It would also extend his imprint
on this city far into the future.
Check out our choice for the
world's foremost Urbanistas in other cities:
The Urbie Awards.
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