Birthdate: April 9, 1918
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Copenhagen
Died: November 29, 2008
Jørn Oberg Utzon was a renowned Danish architect known for his iconic design of the Sydney Opera House, which won an international competition in 1957. Despite challenges during its construction, the Opera House became a global landmark when completed in 1973. Utzon’s architectural legacy also includes notable works like the Bagsværd Church and National Assembly Building in Kuwait. He made significant contributions to housing design, exemplified by the innovative Kingo Houses. Utzon’s education at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and early influences from Asplund and Aalto shaped his distinguished career.
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