German-born Katarina Stube has photographed her way across four continents. In 2001 she relocated to Sydney to study architecture and photography, where Jorn Utzon's Sydney Opera House featured in the syllabus; sparking her interest and appreciation of the Danish architect. In March 2006, Katarina met the legendary Utzon who shared his stories and memories with her.

Katarina and Utzon’s son Jan (also an architect) conceived this visual journey, through the eyes of its creator, and lovingly crafted a very special memory of photographs and anecdotes.

Interested in the confluence between culture, geography and communication, Katarina worked prior in the field of event and music management, utilizing her networking skills, communicating across countries and constantly extending her international network.

Since January 2009 this young creative visionary focussed on pursuing her own dream, setting the foundation for the release of her first book, self published through REVEALbooks. Katarina has organised all the international launch events as well as talks, signings and photographic exhibitions.

Her next dream is to become a resident of this wonderful city.

Born 1944 and grew up with architecture as the main theme during his childhood. Jan studied architecture in Sydney and Copenhagen, graduated in the spring 1970, from which time he has been a registered architect in Denmark.

After graduation he worked in various offices in Denmark, and with his father, Jorn Utzon, on a Church in Copenhagen and the National Assembly (parliament) project in Kuwait.

Jan was working with "Architects of Hawaii" in 1974 and became registered as an architect in Hawaii. Zurich 1975 - Continued working with Jorn Utzon on Kuwait project, until completion in 1983.

From 1976 until now, various works with Jorn Utzon in Denmark, Portugal, Germany, Sweden, USA, China, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Angola, South Africa, Mozambique, Mexico and Australia.

From 1998 Jan has been involved in the refurbishment of the Sydney Opera House.

The last 20 years Jan Uzton has been head of their office in Denmark and abroad.

In 1957 Jorn Utzon won the international competition for a new Opera House in Sydney, a project that took up his time until he left Australia in 1966. Through this work, Jorn utzon aquired a thorough knowledge of all aspects of theatre planning and design. Working concentrated and committed for 9 years with the then World experts on acoustics, theatre planning, stage machinery, lighting and not least with a large number of the most prominent performers of the time, he and his office became very proficient in dealing with all aspects of theatre design.

After Sydney Jorn Utzon continued to develop the new theatre complex for Zurich, Switzerland, a project he and his staff had won in an international competion. Within this project was also integrated the solution to a traffic-problem in the City, where 6 roads met in an open square, Kunsthaus, completely destroying this, potentially beautiful square in Zurich. Unfortunately the project was not realized, as a new lot of politicians of the City, decided to remodel the old theatre.

The next, 1971-83, large project, won in an international competition, was for the National Assembly for Kuwait, done in collaboration with Jan Utzon. Although not a theatre, this building complex included an Assembly Hall, not unlike a theatre in its function and acoustical demands. This was completed in 1983. A 150000 sq metre building, completed on time and within budget.-

A church in Denmark was completed in 1975, also a "venue" and assembly place for some hundreds of people, with special demands on acoustics, etc. A 1800 sq metre building, completed on time and within budget.

In 1997 "Utzon Architects" completed a new theatre/concert hall in Esbjerg, in Denmark. The theatre is a multifunction room with a seating capacity of 1100 for concerts and 850 for theatrical performances. Stage and stage tower are dimensioned to take full versions of performances from the National Theatre in Copenhagen. Proper acoustics for the different functions is achieved through a number of ceiling elements that can be raised or lowered to adjust the volume of the venue.

A studio theatre for 300 and a recording studio for 150 people are included in the project, together with the necessary space for administration, wardrobes, performers spaces and lobbies. A 9000 sq metre building, completed on time and within budget.

Since 1998 Jorn Utzon has, together with his son Jan Utzon and the architectural practice of Johnson, Pilton, Walker of Sydney, been involved in the planning of the refurbishment of the Sydney Opera House, including a project for a complete make-over of the Opera Theatre. An ongoing commitment from all involved.

Jorn Utzon has received many international Prizes.

A few are listed below:

• The Gold Medal from the Academy of Copenhagen
• DBA (german institute of architects) gold medal
• The French Gold Medal for Architecture
• The Aalvar Alto medal in Finland
• The Prince Eugen gold medal from Sweden
• Wolf Prize from Israel
• Schumacher Prize from Germany
• The Queens gold medal - England
• AIA gold medal - USA
• Honorary fellow Glasgow
• Member of the Swedish Academy
• Member of the Italian Academy
• Eckersberg medal - Denmark
• C.F.Hansen medal - Denmark
• Velux Prize - Denmark
• Furniture Prize - Denmark
• Prefab. Concrete Prize - Denmark (twice)
• The Keys to the City of Sydney, The Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal
• Order of Australia
• The Sonning Prize - Denmark
• The Pritzker Prize for Architecture - USA

and a number of other awards from various countries and private organizations.