Classics in modern interpretation

«Renaissance» housing estate is located in the historical center of Kazan city and this fact was considered during the stage of architectural design. The only suitable option was historical styling which is based on permanent values – classics, 8 storey «Renaissance» house reflects the architecture of palaces of XVII century and uses such decorative elements as half-columns, niches, sculptures, forged roof fencing and other. The «New gothic» house will have more dynamic looks and will form a sort of path between the uncompromising classics of «Renaissance» and modern architecture, this path will be reflected by huge glass surfaces of the facades.
The definition «Historical center» reflects the unique location of the «Renaissance» housing estate in full: being close to transport and being far from the loaded highways at the same time, close location to cultural facilities, such as Opera and Ballet theatre named after M. Dzahlil, Grand concert Hall of conservatoire, parks, squares and other recreation zones. Three squares are located close to the estate – near the buildings of State Council and National and Cultural Center «Kazan»,

this fact serves as a guarantee, that the existing city landscape will never be altered by other buildings, consequently the views from the windows of the estate will always create a great pleasure for the owners of the apartments. The panoramic view is unique, particularly from the windows of three storey penthouse located right under the cupola of the «Renaissance» – on various sides of the building there are terraces which at the height of 37 meters provide breathtaking views of Kazan Kremlin, Volga and Kazanka Rivers.

In comparison to other developers, which have faced serious financing problems during last year, «Antica» continues full scale construction in accordance to its business-plan. In April 2009, the houses of the estate «Palace Quayside» located on Fedoseevskaya street were put into exploitation, the total area of this estate is 12 thousand square meters, in the beginning of 2010, the new building of the Ministry of Agriculture of Tatarstan Republic, located by the Kremlin (17 thousand square meters) was put into exploitation. The openings which will happen in the nearest future include – «Renaissance» house (75% of works completed) and «New Gothic» house (30% of works completed). The completion of construction of «Renaissance» house is scheduled on December 2010.

As it is known, theatre begins from the cloak room, and comfortable housing begins with public areas. The developers task is to create high quality interior in these areas. The specialists of «Antica» company have fulfilled this task successfully. The entrance, spacious hall and fountain, as well as all decorations were performed in the same style as the faзade. The building has the areas for storage of baby prams and bicycles. Any three or two wheeled «transport» can be easily left downstairs.
The office of the management company is located on the first floor of the building, which leads to more rapid and quality service. A lot of attention was paid

to the safety: the estate will have its own security service, the house is equipped with surveillance system and access control system.
Separate «issue» of any elite estate is the car park. The residential estate features two level underground car park, which has an area similar to the boundaries of the estate, however «Renaissance» house features three level underground car park. Third level is located in the basement and serves the staff of the offices located on the first floor. Such planning allows to provide each apartment with two car spaces. Average planning coefficient, reflecting the availability of car space in Russia is 1,2, in Tatarstan – 1,5, in «Renaissance» estate – 2,0. This is quite obvious, because families which can afford to buy elite housing usually have more than one car. The parking serves 200 car spaces. For the convenience of the residents, the car park has its own car wash.
«Antica» company acts not only as the developer, but provides it’s clients with various additional services. The layout of the apartments is very functional and complies with modern requirements of big city; the client may use the services of design bureau of the Company at the stage of purchasing of the apartment, renovating departments of «Antica» will perform high qulity finishing and construction works in time. Finishing materials, furniture, interior details – all that makes the apartment complete will be provided by «Antica» company. The specialists of the company know the features and peculiarities of the object, and in general treat the house more responsibly.
During design and construction the best and the most natural materials are selected. The first two levels of the facade

of the «Renaissance» house are encased with natural granite, higher – Italian clinker, internal hall is finished in marble, the windows are wooden with multiple glass panes.
The market of elite real estate is a very specific market for the developers of Kazan. Providing «exclusive» product, the developer must be distinguished from the deals of its competitors. The main advantage of the «Renaissance» estate is it’s unique architecture, which outlines the high status of the housing. Of course this does not exclude the houses from being fitted with the latest technological systems: automated illumination, automatic gates, high speed silent OTIS elevators which are directly connected to the underground car park. Heating and hot water supply are individual in each apartment, each apartment is equipped with German gas-fired boilers with isolated ignition chamber. All functions of the «Renaissance» houses perfectly fit with unique characteristics – for example the room height is 3,64 meters. And this is not just the design of the house, but an additional space which makes everyday living even more comfortable.
At the end of the day, the customer receives much more – that is the strategic objective of «Antica» Company. Offering and selling elite housing at the prices comparable to the prices of other participants of real estate market, the company provides truly unique product.
The price of the square meter in the «Renaissance» estate today is 30% lower than in the year 2008, due to the overall decrease in prices. This is the maximum possible decrease for the elite housing which, in comparison to other buildings has higher costs of construction. The conclusion is – today is the best time for purchase.