Sydney Opera House Jørn Utzon

The "Architecture in Detail" series comprises books that focus on individualuildings noted for their exceptional character, innovative design orechnical virtuosity. Each volume contains a text by a respected author, aequence of colour and black-and-white photographs and a set of technicalrawings and working details.;One of the best-known buildings of the late0th century and perhaps Australia's most potent landmark, the Sydney Operaouse, with its white shell-like forms, is inextricably linked with the imagef Sydney itself, a city celebrating its success as a venue for the 2000lympic Games.

Philip Drew is an architectural writer and critic based in Australia. His previous books include Leaves of Iron, a monograph on the work of Glenn Murcutt.