Olav Selvaag | |
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 Olav Selvaag in 1953 | |
| Born | Jens Olav Walaas Selvaag 17 December 1912 Vanse, Norway |
| Died | 14 January 2002 (aged 89) Oslo, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Alma mater | Norwegian University of Science and Technology |
| Occupation | Engineer/contractor |
| Years active | 1936–1986 |
| Known for | Pioneering residential construction in urban areas |
| Spouse | Andrea (“Dea”) Marie Brøvig |
| Children | Cecilie Nustad, Kari Lene Selvaag, Ole Gunnar Selvaag |
| Parent(s) | Ole Walaas Selvaag (1870–1930) and Kathrine Amalie Samuelsen (1884–1970) |
Olav Selvaag (17 December 1912 – 14 January 2002) was a Norwegian engineer and residential contractor, known for his innovative approach to designing and building affordable housing during the later half of the twentieth century. He was largely responsible for the post–World War II development of the neighborhoods Veitvet and Vestli at Groruddalen and Rykkinn at Bærum in Oslo, Norway.[1][2]
- ^ Skeie, Jon. "Olav Selvaag". Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2010-01-09.
- ^ "Olav Selvaag". Selvaag Gruppen.