For the first time, people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility can independently access and enjoy the spectacular Northern Foyer of the Joan Sutherland Theatre using a new lift and passageway engineered by Arup, in collaboration with architects Scott Carver.
Sydney Opera House CEO Louise Herron AM has described the new path and lift as “works of art in themselves”.
The glass lift shaft with its bronze finish is supported by steel structure and fits seamlessly into its surroundings. The original concrete beams seem to float as they meet the lift, connecting all levels of the Northern Foyer, with its magnificent views of Sydney Harbour and the famous “Possum Dreaming” mural by Michael Tjakamarra Nelson.