Stephan Tschudi-Madsen

He graduated in 1950 from the University of Oslo with a thesis in art history on Romantic architecture.

He was active for the preservation of Norwegian wooden buildings during the European Architectural Heritage Year campaign that was organized in 1975.

He was also one of the pioneers of rediscovering the qualities of the compact Art Nouveau townscape of Ålesund, Norway.

He was adviser for the restoration of the Royal Palace, Oslo, Supreme Court of Norway and Den Nationale Scene in Bergen.

He was a supporter for establishing an Art Nouveau Interpretation centre, Jugendstilsenteret in Ålesund, Norway.

Stephan Tschudi Madsen
At the wall of Akershus Castle and Fortress, Oslo.