Generations of Arup engineers are celebrating Sydney Opera House’s recognition as an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark – the profession’s highest accolade.
Arup engineers have been deeply involved in the famous building since the 1950s. Initially working alongside architect Jørn Utzon to realise his daring design, they have continued to care for the building through the decades and are undertaking the current ambitious Renewal programme.
Now added to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Historic Civil Engineering Landmark Program, Sydney Opera House joins other international landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Golden Gate and Brooklyn Bridges, Machu Pichu and the Suez and Panama canals.
It has also received an international marker under Engineers Australia’s Engineering Heritage Recognition Program.
Arup Deputy Chair Tristram Carfrae said the honour recognises the engineering and construction brilliance in helping design one of the 20th century’s greatest icons, using new techniques and materials which are now commonplace.