Describes the engineering design of the roof of the Sydney Opera House and the development of the architectural form of the roof from the original concept to its final realisation. Shows the construction of the roof with details of many special techniques developed to cope with its unusual building problems. Narrated by Ron Haddrick.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
005705
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Sydney Opera House (N.S.W.)
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture - Australia
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture, Modern - 20th century
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Engineering design
Music & Performing Arts → Sydney Opera House (N.S.W.)
Music & Performing Arts → Theaters - Construction
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)