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This Month in History: Sydney Opera House

August 08, 2024

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Aug. 31, 1981: Johnson Controls closes $1 million deal for landmark building

On Aug. 31, 1981, the Johnson Controls "Briefing" newsletter reported that Johnson Controls' Australian subsidiary successfully closed a $1 million contract to remove a Honeywell BAS system and install a JC/80/55 (a building automation system introduced by the company in 1980) in the Sydney Opera House.

The article noted that "Johnson Controls was picked for the job by the State [New South Wales] Government based upon our proven performance and integrity."

The Sydney Opera House is one of the world's most recognized architectural structures.

The Sydney Opera House is one of the world's most recognized architectural structures. It was designed by an unknown young Danish architect, Jørn Utzon, who won the competition to design the Opera House in 1957. Construction began in 1959 and was completed in 1973 at a cost of $102 million.

Queen Elizabeth II (in her capacity as the Queen of Australia) officially opened the Opera House on October 20, 1973.

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