Alex Dormon's Photography of Jørn Utzon's Can Lis Residence in Mallorca
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Amy Frearson
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Summary
The article features British photographer Alex Dormon's photography of Can Lis, the Mallorca holiday home designed by renowned Danish architect Jørn Utzon after his resignation from the Sydney Opera House project. Built in 1972 on a cliff edge near Portopetro, the residence showcases Utzon's architectural vision through its distinctive sandstone walls and columns. The photography captures the essence of this celebrated architectural work.
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Built in 1972, Can Lis is located on the edge of a cliff near Portopetro, on the south coast of the Balearic island.
Dormon's images showcase the sandstone walls and columns of this celebrated architectural work.
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