What major event occurred to Utzon’s Sydney Opera House design in 1966?
Construction finished
Utzon resigned
Groundbreaking
Re-design
Answer
In 1966, Utzon resigned from the Sydney Opera House project due to disagreements with the New South Wales government over the project's escalating costs and design changes. The government's insistence on a more conventional design clashed with Utzon's bold and innovative vision, leading to a protracted dispute that ultimately resulted in his departure from the project.
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