Published in the April 1966 Architectural Forum shortly after Jørn Utzon’s resignation from the Sydney Opera House commission, Boyd (acting as ‘Pacific Correspondent’ for the US-based publication) reports on the surrounding circumstances. Boyd describes the escalating tension between Utzon and Davis Hughes, the State Minister for Public Works, acting as chief client for the project. As the design and scope of the project was fully realised and grew more complex, the budget estimates gradually increased from the initial $9 million out to $49 million. The inventive design of the roof proved to be a chief factor. Huges attempted to rein things in, resulting in a fever pitch resignation from Utzon. Boyd describes the public outcry of this, with about 1000 Sydney architects and sympathisers marching in support of the architect. Despite efforts to reunite the architect with this deeply personal project, no compromise between Utzon and the State Government could be reached. Boyd raises as a point of contrast the recently completed Metropolitan Opera House (1963-66) in Lincoln Center, New York City, which was finalised at a cost of $45.7 million. An excerpt of Utzon’s resignation is also included (pdf).