Danish architect probably most famous (internationally at least) for designing the
Sydney Opera House in
Australia. He was awarded this building after entering an international competition to design it in 1956/1957.
His other works include such things as two
housing complexes north of
Copenhagen, a
parliament building in
Kuwait, and
Bagsværd Church (near Copenhagen).
He has a
daughter named Lin.
He was born on April 10, 1918.
Everything2 editor's note: Mr Utzon died on November 29, 2008.
Some facts gleaned from http://www.denmark.org.uk/news/news0498/page01.htm