Jørn Utzon
On the 5th November 2009 we went to a talk by Prof Richard Weston entited “Jørn Utzon – Nature, Form and Architecture.”
We were both blown away, with Weston’s ability to give a splendid talk and with his personal touch.
So far the web has failed at providing the amazing pictures that Weston had to hand…
Fredensborg, North Zealand, Denmark
1959-62
Jorn Utzon designed the Fredensborg housing development with 47 courtyards and 30 terraced houses.
Model for realising the shape of the domes for Sidney Opera House.
Spring
In 1949 on a study trip to New York Jørn Utzon met Frank Lloyd Wright. During a group discussion Wright held up an empty glass and asked what is the most important with this glass? Utzon replied:
“The greatest importance of a glass is the space within.“
Utzon: Inspiration, Vision, Architecture by Richard Weston available at RIBA book store.