Jorn Utzon

Jorn Utzon was born on April 9, 1918 in Denmark. Designed the Sydney Opera House in Australia, which was named a World Heritage Site on June 28, 2007; he was also known for Bagsværd Church in Copenhagen, the Kingo Houses around Helsingør, and the National Assembly Building in Kuwait.
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🎂 Jorn Utzon - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Jorn Utzon die, Jorn Utzon was 90 years old.

Popular As Jorn Utzon
Occupation Architect
Age 90 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born April 9, 1918 (Denmark)
Birthday April 9
Town/City Denmark
Nationality Denmark

🌙 Zodiac

Jorn Utzon’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Jorn Utzon was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

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About

Designed the Sydney Opera House in Australia, which was named a World Heritage Site on June 28, 2007; he was also known for Bagsværd Church in Copenhagen, the Kingo Houses around Helsingør, and the National Assembly Building in Kuwait.

Before Fame

He began attending the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1937; he was a student of the famed Kay Fisker and Steen Eiler Rasmussen. He began working for Gunnar Asplund after he graduated in 1942, where he collaborated with Poul Henningsen and Arne Jacobsen.

Trivia

He was only the second person to have one of his buildings declared a World Heritage Site while he was still alive.

Family Life

His father was a naval Architect who raised him in Aalborg, Denmark. He named his summer house in the fishing village of Portopetro Can Lis after his wife.

Associated With

He was inspired by the work of Architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

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