See what the Sydney Opera House could have looked like<br />Discover the rejected designs for the Sydney Opera House and imagine how different it could have been.<br />On October 20, 1973, the Sydney Opera House opened its doors to the world.<br />But did you know that it could have looked completely different?<br />In 1955, an international design competition was launched to transform the site of an old tram depot into an opera house.<br />Over 230 entries were submitted, including a rejected proposal by architecture firm Kelly & Gruzen.<br />Thanks to the creative studio NeoMam Studios and architecture firm Projection Comunicación Arquitectónica, we can now visualize these alternative designs in full color.<br />They selected seven of the unsuccessful entries, based on their merits and the amount of information available.<br />One of the alternative designs, by the Philadelphia Collaborative Group, took second place in the competition.<br />Another design, by architects Paul Boissevain and Barbara Osmond, impressed judges with its promenade and "human scale."<br />Even the conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Sir Eugene Goossen, submitted an art deco proposal.<br />In the end, Danish architect Jørn Utzon's design was chosen as the winner.<br />It has since become one of the world's most recognizable buildings.<br />But legend has it that Utzon's design was initially dismissed, only to be saved by Finnish American architect Eero Saarinen.<br />Imagine if one of these alternative designs had been chosen.<br />The Sydney Opera House could have had a completely different look.<br />It's a reminder of the power of imagination and the impact of architectural decisions.<br />#latestnews #news #cnn
