Odd Østbye

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.^[1][2]

Odd Kjeld Østbye
Born	(1925-04-14)14 April 1925 Vestre Aker, Norway
Died	4 January 2009(2009-01-04) (aged 83) Bærum, Norway
Nationality	Norwegian
Occupation	Architect
Spouse	Kirsten Vahl
Parent(s)	Sigurd Østbye and Borghild Elisabeth Berggreen

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.^[1][2]

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

References

1. Bjerkek, Ole Petter, ed. (2013-02-13). "Odd Østbye". Norske kunstnerleksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
2. 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.