Emil Lawrence Sodersten was an Australian architect active in the second quarter of the 20th century. His work encompassed the Australian architectural styles of Art Deco and Functionalist & Moderne.
Studio portrait of Emil Sodersten in 1940
State Lib Qld 1 190023 City Hall in Brisbane around ca. 1930
City Mutual Building on the corner of Bligh and Hunter Street
The Australian War Memorial is a national war memorial, museum and archive dedicated to all Australians who have died as a result of war, including peacekeeping duties. The AWM is located in Campbell,
Emil Sodersten
…second quarter of the 20th century. His work encompassed the Australian architectural styles of Art Deco and Functionalist & Moderne. His design for the Australian War Memorial was "the first national architectural monument in Australia". The Australian Institute of Architects presents the Emil Sodersten Interior Architecture…
The Memorial Building from the central precinct of the Australian War Memorial, 2026
The Memorial Building under construction, 1937
Painting of the Australian War Memorial in 1946, several years after it was opened to the public.
Queen Elizabeth II, being guided around AWM by Charles Bean, with The Duke of Edinburgh behind them naval uniform, February 1954.