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by the Opera House
2013 – 2023
Multidisciplinary Australian
Danish Exchange
Program in Australia 2021
The support of industry organisations and foundations will encourage closer collaboration between professionals and students in the area of the built environment. MADE by the Opera House is supported by: FACILITATORS SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE TRUST THE ROYAL DANISH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS - SCHOOLS OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN AND CONSERVATION AUSTRALIAN PARTNERS ARUP STEENSEN VARMING NSW ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD DANISH PARTNERS THE BIKUBEN FOUNDATION THE DREYER FOUNDATION THE HENRIK FRODE OBEL FOUNDATION AUSTRALIAN SPONSOR QUAY QUARTER SYDNEY
The Sydney Opera house embodies beauty, inspiration and the liberating power of art and ideas. It is a masterpiece that belongs to all Australians. We will treasure and renew the Opera house for future generations of artists, audiences and visitors. Everything we do will engage and inspire people through its excellence, ambition and breadth. We will strengthen our central role in Australia’s life and identity. Sydney Opera House Mission
Contents MADE by the Opera House 6 Purpose 9 Program 10 Brief 12 Placement & Support 18 Expectations 20 MADE Alumni 23
MADE by the Opera House
MADE by the Opera House, or Multidisciplinary The five selected students form a multidisciplinary
Australian Danish Exchange, is an extra-curricular team and collaborate on an educational project
program offered to Australian and Danish students based on a real-life problem, aligned with the Utzon
of architecture, engineering and design (in the built Design Principles.
environment).
In the lead up to Sydney Opera House’s 50th
MADE by the Opera House was established in honour Anniversary, MADE will create an alumnus group
of the Opera House’s 40th Anniversary celebrations of almost 100 students to continue the international
in October 2013 and will run for 10 years to the 50th and interdisciplinary links first forged by Jørn
Anniversary in 2023. Utzon’s masterpiece.
Each year, five students from a NSW university and In 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and
five students from a Danish tertiary institution will international border closures, it is not possible to run
participate in the program in Denmark and Australia the regular MADE international exchange program.
respectively. As such, the 2021 program has been adjusted,
providing an opportunity for NSW Australian
As well as providing a multidisciplinary experience for students to experience the program in Australia as
Australian and Danish students, the program fosters an alternative.
cultural links between the two countries.
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Purpose
• Promote cross-disciplinary interaction between architecture,
engineering and design (of the built environment) students
• Provide experience for Danish and Australian students to work
in multidisciplinary design teams on projects related to the
built environment
• Foster cultural relationships between Australia and Denmark,
with a particular emphasis on links between the two countries
arising out of the role Jørn Utzon played in the innovative
design and construction of Sydney Opera House
• To utilise MADE to promote the benefits of working within
multidisciplinary teams throughout the professions involved in
delivering projects for the built environment
• To create a pool of professionals from the targeted disciplines
that have a passion and knowledge of Sydney Opera House
• Strengthen relationships between Sydney Opera House and
partnering companies in both Australia and Denmark
• Create an extra-curricular educational program that brings
closer collaboration between professionals and students
in the area of the built environment
• Contribute towards the delivery of the principles behind the
Opera House Strategy.
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Program
Program
“This program has been like nothing Twice a year, the five selected MADE students The 5-week program will include:
form a multidisciplinary team to collaborate on a
I’ve ever done before. Coming from
multidisciplinary design brief, jointly developed by the • Placement at a professional host firm, usually an
a more technical side in engineering, MADE program partners. architectural practice, serving as a ‘home base’ for
I’m learning so much about the design the MADE students to work and collaborate on
Normally, Australian students participate in the their brief;
skills associated with architecture
program in Denmark every January-February, while
by working in a multidisciplinary • Completion of a project brief designed around
Danish students participate in the program in Australia
the Utzon Design Principles, based on a real-life
environment with my team mates. every July-August.
problem;
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and international • Interactive masterclasses about multidisciplinary
I’m really enjoying the challenge of border closures, it is not possible to run the regular collaboration and specific built environment
learning new things, opening up my MADE international exchange program. As such, topics, relative to the brief;
mind to different ways of living and the 2021 program has been adjusted, providing an • Specialist mentorship by professional experts
opportunity for NSW Australian students to experience within the Built Environment;
interacting with design in everyday the program in Australia as an alternative.
life.” • Visits to a performing arts or cultural centres and
Five students from various Australian Universities in other significant works of architecture; and
- Billie-Grace Dunk, Engineering & NSW will be selected to travel to Sydney to participate • A final presentation in the last week of the
in the MADE program in Australia for five weeks from program, where students present their project
Acoustics student
28 June – 31 July 2021. to MADE partners, stakeholders and the built
environment industry.
The students will live together in Sydney, working on
the MADE program from Monday to Saturday, for the
duration of the 5-week program.
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Brief
Programs in Denmark Programs in Australia
The program is themed around a ‘Brief’ - a specific 2014: A Eurovision to last a Century, Amager 2014: Placemaking at Sydney Opera House
problem designed around Sydney Opera House and Concept ideas for the revitalisation of a 1-million Inspired by the Opera House’s Precinct Masterplan,
the Utzon Design Principles, and based on a real-life square metre industrial site near Copenhagen city how can Sydney Opera House create a unified
problem. centre, called Refshaleøen, which was the site for the expression and deepen its visitor experience for future
2014 Eurovision Song Contest. generations?
The brief is developed in collaboration with the MADE
program partners and the Host Firm. The participating 2015: Nordhavn Pakhus, Copenhagen 2015: Under the Steps, Sydney Opera House
MADE students’ key professional interests and skill Design a future use and development of a newly Transform the Opera House’s existing vehicle
sets are also taken into consideration. developing urban site in east Copenhagen called concourse into a vibrant visitor’s destination. How can
Nordhavn. Transform an existing warehouse ‘Pakhus’ we transform a vehicle concourse into a pedestrian-
It is important for the brief to propose a problem into a mixed use, housing and a public cultural centre. oriented space, which enhances the overall visitor
from both architectural, engineering and design experience at the Opera House?
perspectives. This ensures that all MADE students can 2016 Co-Working Space
participate their expertise for the entire duration of the Create a co-working space, explored through 2016: A Kit of Parts for Sydney Opera House
program. three themes; Social Sustainability, Environmental Develop a ‘Kit-of-Parts’ for temporary outdoor event
Sustainability, and Historical Sustainability. structures at the Opera House. Explore the most
Following is a summary of program briefs over the exciting, beautiful and sustainable ways future visitors
years: 2017: Urbanism and Community, Copenhagen can enjoy contemporary culture on the Precinct.
Design a public square and a community building
in Nørrebro, which relates to the physical and 2017: New Welcome Centre, Sydney Opera House
social context. Focuses on minimizing the risks in Explore the most elegant, respectful, practical and
future climate change; and meets CO2-neutrality sustainable ways future visitors can deepen their
requirements. experience of the Opera House, in the design of a new
Welcome Centre.
2018: Prefabrication at Different Scales
Create a student residence which can be scaled up 2018: Broadwalk Activation, Sydney Opera House
from a single building block into a larger context. The Create an Innovation Centre for visitors to the precinct,
task must be solved through a number of scale steps creating deeper engagement with the building, site
from Small to Medium to Large to X-large. history, and the broader context of the Sydney Harbour
foreshore.
2019: ‘The New Barn’ - a Multifunctional Space
A space meeting the needs, values and visions of 2019: Foyers Vertical Journey, Sydney Opera House
Institut for (X), Aarhus School of Architecture. Focuses Consider the visitor’s vertical ascent from the City to
on context, functionality, history, construction the Northern Foyers. Naturally enhance, enrich and
principles/details, materials and sustainability. enliven the visitor’s experience of the Opera House.
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Placement & Support
Scholarship Host Firms Mentorship and Masterclasses
Each student will be provided with an allowance of The students are hosted by a different architectural Throughout the program, the students are be provided
AU$4,500 to cover travel, accommodation and living firm each year, acting as the ’ ‘home base’ for the with ongoing collaborative, multidisciplinary guidance
expenses, as well as any costs of tours which are part duration of the program. Previous host firms are listed and mentorship by the Host Firm, Arup, Steensen
of MADE, for the duration of their participation in the below. Varming, a design firm and a MADE alumnus. There
program. is also additional guidance by various building design
Programs in Denmark: specialists.
Program Structure 2020 - PLH Arkitekter
2019 - ADEPT Mentorship covers disciplines such as Urban
A program itinerary is curated to maximise 2018 - C.F Møller and The Utzon Center Design, User Experience Design, Architecture,
opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration 2017 - Steensen Varming and Spektrum Arkitekter Industrial Design, Structures, Building Services,
and mentorship. The itinerary will naturally evolve 2016 - 3XN Sustainability, Experiential Design, Lighting Design,
according to the students’ needs as the project unfolds. 2015 - COBE Interior Architecture, Spatial Design, Security, Traffic
2014 - Henning Larsen Architects & Transport, Fire Engineering, Wind Engineering,
Throughout the program, students informally discuss Materials Science and Environmental Sustainability.
the project and seek advice from relevant disciplines. Programs in Australia:
Weekly design reviews provide an opportunity for 2019 - SJB Architects Mentors provide feedback at weekly design reviews,
students to meet with mentors and stakeholders to 2018 - COX Architecture and Meld Studios and critique at the interim and final presentations.
discuss design direction, required resources and 2017 - BVN Architecture
general program matters. 2016 - Grimshaw In addition, Masterclasses are led by specialists in the
2015 - Arup and PTW Architects ‘focus area’ of the corresponding week. Masterclasses
2014 - Hassell will work as ‘knowledge share sessions’ providing
students with inspiration as well as practical advice on
strategies for undertaking the project.
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Program Itinerary - Sample
WEEK 1: WEEK 2: WEEK 3: WEEK 4: WEEK 5:
Orientation Technical Learning Design Definition Design Development Resolution & Presentation
Monday Welcome & Arup Masterclasses: Arup:
Introduction at Host Structures Wind Tunnel & Pedestrian
Firm Facades Comfort Masterclass
Acoustics
Theatre Planning
Fire Engineering
Tuesday
Utzon Design Principles Weekly Check-In with Weekly Check-In with Weekly Check-In with Host Weekly Check-In with
Masterclass Host Firm Host Firm Firm Host Firm
Site Visit and Visitor
Experience Tour
Wednesday
Stakeholder Briefings Steensen Varming Interim Presentation at Steensen Varming: Final Design Review at
Masterclasses: Host Firm Lighting & Building Services Host Firm
Sustainability Masterclass
Thermal Comfort
Lighting
Thursday
Backstage Tour at Masterclasses: Arup:
Opera House Heritage & Conservation Façades Masterclass
United Nations
Sustainable Development
Goals
Friday
Weekly Reflection and Weekly Design Review Weekly Design Review Weekly Design Review Final Presentation
Project Planning
Design Strategy and User Reflection Video
Experience Interviews
Saturday
Excursion: Australian First Nations Heritage See a show at SOH Architecture & Engineering MADE Alumni team-
architectural works Tour conference building weekend 19Expectations
Participation & Attendance Deliverables
The program will be more than full time. It will be During the course of the MADE program, students Throughout the program, students will deliver the
an intensive, “live-in” experience, and students will are responsible for time-managing their project work following as a group:
live together in a large private share house. Students as follows:
are expected to act responsibly, maturely and • Weekly design reviews to professional mentors
respectfully at all times. • Dedicating at minimum, six days per week to
• Regularly posting progress photos/videos on
the program (i.e. Monday to Friday business
social media
The students’ full priority is to be placed on the hours, plus Saturdays) based at the Host Firm. In
program for the five weeks. During this time, • A final presentation of the group’s project
addition to daytime activities, some nights and
it is recommended to limit any non-associated proposal to Sydney Opera House, MADE
weekends will be spent developing project work;
engagements until the completion of the program. partners, key stakeholders and the built
• Actively participate in all scheduled events
This will also help manage time commitments for environment industry; and
and group presentations, masterclasses,
program expectations both during and after standard
• A reflection statement at the conclusion of the
working hours. design reviews, informal mentor meetings and
program.
stakeholder meetings;
• As MADE Ambassadors, attend networking
events, talks, dinners and excursions with MADE
professional partners and stakeholders;
• Actively contribute to the documentation of their
MADE program and process via social media, to
communicate and archive their multidisciplinary
experience.
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MADE Alumni
“I honestly believe that the best part Upon completion of the project, students will become The MADE Alumni are actively engaged beyond their
part of the MADE by the Opera House Alumni group. own six-week MADE program, ‘giving back’ and
of the MADE program is its alumni
By the Opera House’s 50th Anniversary in 2023, this supporting MADE in many unique ways, such as:
community. There’s nothing quite like one hundred-strong group will form a living legacy of
landing in a foreign city and knowing MADE Alumni who will have a deep understanding of • Promoting the MADE program through lunchtime
international design practice across disciplines and talks at their universities, their professional
that there’s a group of people who are
hemispheres. networks and through social media;
so excited to welcome you and share • Assisting in the recruitment process of new MADE
their knowledge and experiences”. The MADE Alumni is a community and a professional students;
network that collaborates, supports and mentors each • Actively participating in future MADE programs to
other to become the next generation’s best leaders. welcome the new MADE students, participate in
- Australian MADE Alumnus
Beyond the professional context, the alumni group is masterclasses, show the visiting students around
naturally evolving on a social level – friendships for life their city, and plan social trips, and
are being formed across Australia and Denmark. • Collaborating with the MADE program partners in
extra-curricular events and projects that promote
multidisciplinary collaboration.
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