The Sydney Opera House was built in 1973 after Danish architect Jorn Utzon had entered his design into a competition in 1957. The building in home to many multi purpose venues and is easily one of the most recognisable buildings in the world.
It is a good example of the continuous curve because, although it does have straight lines, it is primarily designed around the curve. This elegant shape strengthens the beauty of this building. From a distance the building is said to look like lots of ships sails blowing in the wind.
Sensuous Impulse was obviously a key aspect behind the design of this building. The practicality of having these shell shaped roof structures is nowhere to be found, the cost of making them was phenomenl. Visual effect and beauty must have been the strongest impulse for this design.
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