Artist impressions of the Australian memorial in the UK. Pic from DVA

Aussie memorial in UK

Westminster City Council has approved the proposed design for the new memorial in London to Australians who served in two world wars.

Site work will start April, with a view to completion coinciding with the 85th anniversary of the end of WWI.

It will be a significant addition to Hyde Park Corner and a fitting tribute to Australians who fought alongside the British.

Designs see a long curving wall of green granite, reflecting the sweep of the Australian landscape. Battlefields where Australian and British troops fought will be listed on the wall, superimposed by the hometowns of these service people.

In keeping with the Council's requirement to incorporate a significant light and water feature into the memorial, the design uses water to create shifting patterns of light to highlight different facets of the memorial.

The striking design will bring a touch of the Australian landscape and character to the heart of London.

It was designed Sydney architectural firm Tonkin Zulaikha Greer and artist Janet Laurence.

Tonkin Zulaikha Greer’s past work includes the design of the Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial in Canberra and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier within the AWM.

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