Odd Østbye

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Odd Kjeld Østbye
Born(1925-04-14)14 April 1925
Vestre Aker, Norway
Died4 January 2009(2009-01-04) (aged 83)
Bærum, Norway
NationalityNorway
OccupationArchitect
Spouse(s)Kirsten Vahl
Parent(s)Sigurd Østbye and Borghild Elisabeth Berggreen

Odd Kjeld Østbye (1925–2009) was a Norwegian architect, professor at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (1988-1993), and rector of the same school from 1990–1993.[1][2]

After graduating with his examen artium degree in 1944, Østbye studied construction at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry until 1948, in preparation for a getting his degree at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design. From 1949-1952, he worked for the Oslo city architect's office. In 1961, Østbye began his own architectural business. Østbye received the King's Medal of Merit in 2004.[1][2]

Among the works he has carried out are Grorud fire station, , Kirkelandet Church, Karasjok Church, , , and Sletta Church.[1][3]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c Bjerkek, Ole Petter, ed. (2013-02-13). "Odd Østbye". Norske kunstnerleksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Bjerkek, Ole Petter, ed. (2020-11-03). "Odd Kjeld Østbye". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
  3. ^ "Odd Østbye". Arkitektur N (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2021-07-09.
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