Sameite Heftyeterraces is a residential complex located on Gimlehøyden in Frogner, Oslo. The building was designed by Lilla Hansen, who was Norway's first female architect. The architecture in the complex bears the stamp of both neo-Baroque and Art Nouveau, which gives it a distinctive aesthetic and historical value.
Lilla Hansen started his architectural practice in 1912 and has designed several buildings all over the country. Sameite Heftyeterraces represents an important breakthrough for female architecture in Norway, and stands as a symbol of the development of female-led projects within this field. The building's design and historical context make it a remarkable example of early 20th century architecture in Oslo.