Filipstad, Norway

The villa at the site dates from 1864 and was initiated by banker Jørgen H. Heftye who commissioned the famous architect G. A.

When the Norwegian State Railways bought the area in 1909, the villa was made the residence of the company's director.

The almost 40 meter tall landmark building of Filipstad, the Ali Coffee roasting factory, owned by the Joh.

Johannson company, is scheduled to close down in the year 2020 when the business will be relocate to new facilities outside Oslo.

It is disputed what to do about the traffic situation of E18 and how the outcome of this issue will influence on the Fjord City development of Filipstad.