Heritage talk: Queensland ingenuity and the Sydney Opera House

Our second heritage talk for 2023 will illuminate how Queensland ingenuity contributed to the construction of one of the world’s most recognisable buildings, the Sydney Opera House. Discover how Sir Manuel Hornibrook’s innovative construction techniques helped bring the iconic sails of the Opera House to life, ahead of the building’s 50th anniversary in October. 

Featured experts are:

• Julie Hornibrook, a past Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame Fellow open_in_newand the granddaughter of Sir Manuel Hornibrook. During her time as a Fellow, Julie researched and presented her project, Sir Manuel Hornibrook: Father of the Australian Building Industry. 
   

• Dr Luciano Cardellicchio, a researcher, building engineer and architectural designer interested in the intersection of architectural design and construction engineering. Dr Cardellicchio is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales. 
   

Following the talk, get a closer look at significant items from State Library’s extensive architecture collection with a white gloves experience, and experience the potential of transformative design with a guided exhibition tour of Purpose Built: Architecture for a better tomorrow.

 

Image: Sydney Opera House,1971, photo by Max Dupain, Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales.