B2309 Architectural model, with tile prototypes and associated material, Sydney Opera House, Jorn Utzon's design of the major hall, wood / plastic, constructed by Finecraft Scale Models Pty. Ltd., Sydney, Australia, 1966

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Production notes

The model was constructed by Finecraft Scale Models in Sydney, Australia in 1966.

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Description

Architectural model, with tile prototypes and associated material, Sydney Opera House, Jorn Utzon's design of the major hall, wood / plastic, constructed by Finecraft Scale Models Pty. Ltd., Sydney, Australia, 1966

The model shows Jorn Utzon's design of the final glass scheme in the major hall of the Sydney Opera House. The model also has tile prototypes and other architectural materials associated with the building construction which were made by various makers in New South Wales, Australia in the 1960s. The scale of the model is 1/128 and it is mounted on a purple and black base. The model is made from white, red, purple and black painted wood and plastic. A small black plaque is mounted to the model with the text 'Sydney Opera House, Scale 1 to 128, constructed by Finecraft Scale Models Pty Ltd, Sydney NSW Australia' engraved in white.

Maker: Finecraft Scale Models Pty Ltd; Sydney; 1966

Designer: Jorn Utzon

Marks

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE / SCALE 1 TO 128 / CONSTRUCTED BY / FINECRAFT SCALE MODELS PROPRIETRY LIMITED / SYDNEY NSW AUSTRALIA' is engraved on a plaque on the model.

Registration number

B2309

Production date

1966

Height

700 mm

Width

600 mm

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Acquisition credit line

Gift of the Sydney Opera House Trust, Dennis Wolan

This object record is currently incomplete. The information available may date back as far as 125 years. Other information may exist in a non-digital form. The Museum continues to update and add new research to collection records.

Subjects:

+ Sydney buildings
+ Architecture
+ Architecture
+ Sydney Opera House
+ Circular Quay

Currently on public display

+ Inspired! Design across time Exhibition

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