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Apr 05, 1907 Bærum, Akershus, Norway Died on 19 Dec 1980 (aged 73)
Norwegian architect
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About Olav Tveten
- Olav Tveten (5 April 1907 – 19 December 1980) was a Norwegian architect. Tveten was born in Bærum in Akershus, Norway.
- He was the son of Magnus Tveten (1867-1950) and Mathilde Kristine Kirkeby (1867-1944). He finished his education at the Norwegian Institute of Technology in 1932.
- He was employed as an architectural assistant in Tønsberg in 1933 and with architect Ragnvald Tønsager (1888-1964) in Oslo from 1934-35. From 1935 he had his own architect's office in Oslo together with Frode Rinnan (1905–1997) .
- They were known for planning residential areas such as Lambertseter and Tveita in Oslo, as well as sports venues.
- In connection with the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, he was responsible for rebuilding the facility in Holmenkollbakken, changes at Bislett Stadium ( Bislett stadion) and the entry of Jordal Amfi.
