About Odd Østbye
Lived 1925 – 2009 (aged 83). Odd Østbye was a Norwegian architect and professor.
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 to 1993.
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 to 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.
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Who was Odd Østbye?
Norwegian architect and professor
When was Odd Østbye born?
Odd Østbye was born on 14 April 1925 in Oslo.
When did Odd Østbye die?
Odd Østbye died on 4 January 2009 in Bærum Municipality.
What was Odd Østbye's occupation?
Odd Østbye was an architect and professor.
What nationality was Odd Østbye?
Odd Østbye was Norwegian.
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