It's not only stylish and popular, it is functional too. Greek style residences have been gaining an edge over other architectural styles lately, all over the world, both for public buildings such as a library or a bank and private residences. The aesthetics, the mastery and the expediency; all make Greek architecture the love of architects and builders. Let's see what's the big deal by the way that builders and constructors in UAE have also turned to it for upcoming residential projects.
The inspiration comes from ancient Greek architecture where temples, domes and ancient architecture provides a classical way to the modern builders. The buildings have a symmetrical frontal area and a low-lying roof with rows of columns giving a feel of grandeur and massiveness. This architecture has travelled to the UAE with all its grandeur and has influenced builders on one hand and investors on the other. Samana Developers’ Santorini residential project in Dubai is a good example of it. Santorini gives look and feel of a celebrated Greek lifestyle. The magnificence of low rising residences made their way to the hearts of investors, especially from Greece, Europe and Americans migrated from Greece.
American University in Sharjah present another apt example of Greek style architecture spreading its roots into the minds of builders. The architecture impresses with its high columns and reminds one of age-old Greek palaces, and huge library with its massive dome, to make learners and academia feel inspired and motivated along their way of learning. White color plays its undeniable role in Greek architecture and it plays at its best here in the University architecture. No wonder with this antique look American University is called by some the Oxford University of the UAE. Apart from the sheer beauty for the eyes to behold, what does the Greek architecture hold for the builders and investors, is a question to probe.
Pre-sales is considered to be a big plus for real estate developers. Launching the project when time is right and seeing increase in demand is what is required. What is even better that before it goes public, it is booked or sold. With building promising for striking Greek style architecture, one can bet for a pre-sale. Equally important is the resale for the investor from where they can make money and more projects get into the making. The sensation of Greek style architecture fits well into the modernity of the UAE and presents a creative foresight into building the required projects. The high columns coupled with pediments sitting on the top are two pretty obvious architectural features that give any building a unique yet historic Greek style.
The strong connection between modern architecture and Greek lies in the usability, in proportion, in tradition and in the value it has for the one who love the classic. Over the last couple of decades, it has shown its importance and will continue to do so.