Irish engineer who revolutionised modern architecture

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Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2003 / September 25 2003: Irish engineer who revolutionised modern architecture

Sydney Opera House opened 30 years ago this month. It was groundbreaking architecture and engineering, from an enterprising and imaginative architect, Jorn Utzon, and the young novice engineer, Irishman Peter Rice. Rice went on to become a renowned engineer whose mathematical brain and ability to think creatively was the reason why he was sought after by the world's leading architects throughout his career.

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