Emil Sodersten Architect

Emil Lawrence Sodersten (30 August 1899 – 14 December 1961) 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. 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 Award annually in his honour.

Personal facts

Emil Sodersten
Birth dateAugust 30, 1899
Birth place
New South Wales , Balmain New South Wales
Nationality
Australians
Date of deathDecember 14, 1961
Place of death
Manly New South Wales

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Architect

Significant building
Sydney
University House (Newcastle)
Elizabeth Bay New South Wales
Significant design
Australian War Memorial
Canberra

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Emil Sodersten on Wikipedia