The Sydney Opera House’s sail-shaped roof is a stunning example of modern ... Choosing the right materials and understanding their load-bearing capabilities was also a challenge.

The Sydney Opera House comprises three groups of interlocking vaulted ‘shells’ which roof two main performance halls and a restaurant. These shell-structures are set upon a vast platform and are ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: While an up-close selfie with the Opera House ... roof shells, and six theater and music venues with top-notch acoustics. Bold purple carpeting and sweeping views of Sydney ...