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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.
Australian Regency
During the 1830s, the best
designed villas were the work
of John Verge. Elizabeth Bay
House was his masterpiece.
Early Colonial
The first buildings of char-
acter and quality, such
as Hyde Park Barracks,
were for the government.
BOTANIC
GARDENS AND
THE DOMAIN
KINGS GROSS AND
DARLINGHURST
Colonial Military
Victoria Barracks, designed by engineers,
is an impressive example of a well-
preserved Georgian military compound.
PADDINGTON
Colonial Grecian
Greek Revival was the
major style for public
buildings, such as the
Darlinghurst Court
House, designed by the
Colonial Architect in the
1820-50 period.
Victorian Iron Lace
Festooned with a filigree
of cast-iron lace in a wide
range of prefabricated
patterns, Paddington
verandas demonstrate
1880s workmanship.
