
the majestic quality of its public spaces contained by powerful structural forms.the way in which the plastic arts, geometry and technology were drawn on to create a structure at the leading edge of endeavour.the way in which its fabric reflects the contemporary philosophy of creating refined forms from machine-made components.the picturesque quality of the peninsula setting.its inspired design solution in response to its setting.its spectacular quality as sculpture in the round, both by day and night.

The Sydney Opera House is exceptionally significant because of: It is also a testament to the high-quality completion of the work by Hall, Todd and Littlemore to the technical support of engineering firm Ove Arup and Partners and to the inventiveness of M R Hornibrook, the contractor of stages of two and three. The Sydney Opera House is a dramatic expression of the genius of a then little-known architect, Jørn Utzon, whose subsequent international fame was in part a result of the design of the building.
