{"id":484654,"date":"2025-05-20T14:01:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T11:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/?p=484654"},"modified":"2025-05-20T15:56:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T12:56:31","slug":"iland-is-redefining-luxury-by-creating-homes-with-soul-on-the-athenian-riviera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/en\/real-estate\/iland-is-redefining-luxury-by-creating-homes-with-soul-on-the-athenian-riviera\/","title":{"rendered":"iLand is redefining luxury by creating &#8216;homes with soul&#8217; on the Athenian Riviera."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In recent years, iLand has made a series of investments aimed at creating high-aesthetic residences in the southern suburbs of Athens. The construction company was founded by Ali Fouladi and his brother after their arrival in Greece. What sets these properties apart is that they do not follow a single architectural approach in their design. Each one has its own character and a distinctive name, inspired by world-renowned artists who left an indelible mark through their work.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-484629 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou3.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou3-431x480.jpg 431w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou3-530x590.jpg 530w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou3-768x855.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_484639\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-484639\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-484639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lorca-by-iLand.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lorca-by-iLand.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lorca-by-iLand-556x480.jpg 556w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lorca-by-iLand-683x590.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lorca-by-iLand-768x663.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-484639\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lorca by iLand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Among iLand\u2019s most recent creations is the luxury building named <strong>Lorca<\/strong>, a tribute to the prominent Spanish poet and playwright, a key figure of the so-called &#8220;Generation of &#8217;27.&#8221; Located in Voula, the complex consists of six residences in total\u2014two maisonettes of 115 square meters, two maisonettes of 93 square meters, and two apartments of 72 square meters.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-484729 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frida-by-iLand-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frida-by-iLand-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frida-by-iLand-1-640x461.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frida-by-iLand-1-819x590.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frida-by-iLand-1-768x553.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of iLand&#8217;s latest projects is the <strong>Mondrian<\/strong> residential building, inspired by the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian, situated in the Panorama area of Voula. It is a four-story building comprising one luxurious 85-square-meter apartment and four distinct maisonettes of 87 square meters each. All residences have access to a swimming pool.<\/p>\n<h2>The First Residential Building in Glyfada<\/h2>\n<p>Construction is soon expected to begin on iLand\u2019s first residential complex in Glyfada, under the name <strong>Rumi<\/strong>, inspired by the 13th-century Persian poet Jalal al-Din Rumi. The development will include a total of six residences: one 88-square-meter maisonette with two bedrooms and pool access, and another 92-square-meter maisonette with two bedrooms and a private pool. There will also be two 114-square-meter apartments, each with three bedrooms. At the top of the building, there will be two maisonettes measuring 90 and 101 square meters respectively.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-484625 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou1-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou1-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou1-443x590.jpg 443w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the same time, construction is underway on another residential building named <strong>Neruda<\/strong> in the Vouliagmeni area\u2014designed as a luxurious boutique property.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_484641\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-484641\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-484641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Neruda-by-iLand.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Neruda-by-iLand.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Neruda-by-iLand-640x447.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Neruda-by-iLand-844x590.jpg 844w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Neruda-by-iLand-768x537.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-484641\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Neruda by iLand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Planned investments also include the <strong>redevelopment of an existing building in Glyfada<\/strong>, recently acquired by the company, which will be named <strong>Marquez<\/strong>, inspired by the Colombian author Gabriel Garc\u00eda M\u00e1rquez. In the neighbouring area of Palaio Faliro, another residential complex will be developed under the name <strong>Picasso<\/strong>. It will be located in the heart of the suburb, in a prime location, with six floors. From the second floor upward, residents will enjoy sea views.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-484631 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Picasso-by-iLand.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Picasso-by-iLand.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Picasso-by-iLand-270x480.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Picasso-by-iLand-332x590.jpg 332w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Picasso-by-iLand-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Picasso-by-iLand-864x1536.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In parallel with its activities on the Athenian Riviera, iLand is also expanding into the center of Athens, where it plans to renovate a building it has acquired.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_484635\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-484635\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-484635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Goya-by-iLand.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Goya-by-iLand.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Goya-by-iLand-270x480.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Goya-by-iLand-332x590.jpg 332w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Goya-by-iLand-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Goya-by-iLand-864x1536.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-484635\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Goya by iLand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>\u201cIn any case, we remain committed to investing in the Athenian Riviera. We see enormous potential for further development in the region over the coming years. At times, we&#8217;ve explored the idea of entering the Greek islands\u2014Mykonos, Paros, or elsewhere\u2014considering the possibility of developing a hotel. The reason is that we already have a connection to the hospitality and dining sector, as owners of Divan restaurant in Glyfada. So, we are certainly interested in expanding into the tourism sector,\u201d <\/em>says the company\u2019s Managing Director, <strong>Ali Fouladi<\/strong>, in an interview with <strong>NouPou<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-484627 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou2-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou2-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou2-443x590.jpg 443w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NouPou2-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to Fouladi, the company\u2019s core services include <strong>property development and sales<\/strong> in the southern suburbs.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAt the same time, we offer maintenance and property management services to our clients. We also provide legal support, as we work with specialized legal professionals both within and outside the company,\u201d<\/em><br \/>\nhe adds.<\/p>\n<h2>A Relationship with Greece<\/h2>\n<p>When asked why he and his brother chose to come to Greece and eventually build a business here, Mr. Fouladi describes the <strong>unique emotions<\/strong> he experienced upon visiting the country. Born in <strong>Iran<\/strong>, he and his brother first came to Greece in <strong>2006<\/strong>, almost by chance\u2014during a layover caused by a delayed connecting flight from <strong>Spain to Cyprus<\/strong>. At that moment, he expressed a strong desire to one day live in Greece\u2014a wish he fulfilled a few years later. In <strong>2014<\/strong>, in the midst of the financial crisis, he decided to settle here permanently and, together with his brother, founded the <strong>family business<\/strong>, which this year celebrates <strong>its tenth anniversary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_also__container\">\r\n\r\n  \tRELATED TOPIC\r\n\r\n  \t<span class=\"read_also__title\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n  \t\r\n    <div class=\"read_also_item\">\r\n\r\n    \t<figure class=\"read_also_item__thumbnail\">\r\n    \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/real-estate\/real-people\/ali-fouladi-an-tha-allaza-kati-stin-ellada-einai-i-frasi-den-ginetai\/\" title=\"Ali Fouladi: \u00ab\u0391\u03bd \u03b8\u03b1 \u03ac\u03bb\u03bb\u03b1\u03b6\u03b1 \u03ba\u03ac\u03c4\u03b9 \u03c3\u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u0395\u03bb\u03bb\u03ac\u03b4\u03b1, \u03b5\u03af\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b7 \u03c6\u03c1\u03ac\u03c3\u03b7 &#8220;\u03b4\u03b5\u03bd \u03b3\u03af\u03bd\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9&#8221;\u00bb\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ali-Fouladi-1-710x550.jpg\" alt=\"Ali Fouladi: \u00ab\u0391\u03bd \u03b8\u03b1 \u03ac\u03bb\u03bb\u03b1\u03b6\u03b1 \u03ba\u03ac\u03c4\u03b9 \u03c3\u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u0395\u03bb\u03bb\u03ac\u03b4\u03b1, \u03b5\u03af\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b7 \u03c6\u03c1\u03ac\u03c3\u03b7 &#8220;\u03b4\u03b5\u03bd \u03b3\u03af\u03bd\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9&#8221;\u00bb\">\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"read_also_item__content\">\r\n    \t\t<div class=\"caption read_also_item__caption\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/real-estate\/real-people\/\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\tREAL PEOPLE\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n  \t\t\t<h4 class=\"read_also_item__title\">\r\n  \t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/real-estate\/real-people\/ali-fouladi-an-tha-allaza-kati-stin-ellada-einai-i-frasi-den-ginetai\/\" title=\"Ali Fouladi: \u00ab\u0391\u03bd \u03b8\u03b1 \u03ac\u03bb\u03bb\u03b1\u03b6\u03b1 \u03ba\u03ac\u03c4\u03b9 \u03c3\u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u0395\u03bb\u03bb\u03ac\u03b4\u03b1, \u03b5\u03af\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b7 \u03c6\u03c1\u03ac\u03c3\u03b7 &#8220;\u03b4\u03b5\u03bd \u03b3\u03af\u03bd\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9&#8221;\u00bb\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n  \t\t\t\t\tAli Fouladi: \u00ab\u0391\u03bd \u03b8\u03b1 \u03ac\u03bb\u03bb\u03b1\u03b6\u03b1 \u03ba\u03ac\u03c4\u03b9 \u03c3\u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u0395\u03bb\u03bb\u03ac\u03b4\u03b1, \u03b5\u03af\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b7 \u03c6\u03c1\u03ac\u03c3\u03b7 &#8220;\u03b4\u03b5\u03bd \u03b3\u03af\u03bd\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9&#8221;\u00bb  \t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n      \t\t<\/h4>\r\n      \t<\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\n<p><em>\u201cI would say that we fell in love with the country. That\u2019s why we returned to Greece after our first visit, developing business activity through iLand. The reason we decided to settle in Greece was that, in 2014, the country was in the midst of a deep economic crisis. Still, we took the risk\u2014and we were rewarded for it. We believed in the country and its potential at a time when even many Greeks didn\u2019t. All the economic indicators and the political climate back then were negative. But Greeks have always had the strength to persevere and overcome whatever challenges they face\u2014from ancient times to today. They surpass every form of tyranny, war, or any internal or external forces that try to dominate them. Let me remind you: Greece is the birthplace of democracy. My feeling is that no matter how many difficulties this country encounters in the future, it will continue to rise above them. That belief, combined with our love for Greece, is what drew us here,\u201d<\/em><br \/>\nsays <strong>Ali Fouladi<\/strong> to <strong>NouPou<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-484633 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rumi-by-iLand.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rumi-by-iLand.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rumi-by-iLand-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rumi-by-iLand-1049x590.jpg 1049w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rumi-by-iLand-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rumi-by-iLand-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the name of the company, he explains that it aligns completely with the etymology of the two words: <strong>\u201cI Land\u201d<\/strong>\u2014meaning <em>\u201cI land\u201d<\/em> or <em>\u201cI arrive.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIt symbolizes our landing and settling in Greece, which is now our home.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>As for the true meaning of the word <em>home<\/em>, Fouladi emphasizes the difference between <em>\u201chouse\u201d<\/em> and <em>\u201chome.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-484623 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mondrian-by-iLand.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mondrian-by-iLand.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mondrian-by-iLand-270x480.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mondrian-by-iLand-332x590.jpg 332w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mondrian-by-iLand-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.noupou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mondrian-by-iLand-864x1536.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe often use the same word to describe both, but the concept of \u2018home\u2019\u2014of hearth\u2014is what we aim to instill in every one of our projects. Not just delivering houses to the market, but creating spaces where people can enjoy the best moments of their lives.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWhat I\u2019d like to highlight as we conclude this conversation,\u201d<\/em> he adds,<br \/>\n<em>\u201cis that one day, we\u2019ll be remembered for what we did and what we created. Let\u2019s strive to build the best we can\u2014and give the very best of ourselves.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In recent years, iLand has made a series of investments aimed at creating high-aesthetic residences in the southern suburbs of Athens. The construction company was founded by Ali Fouladi and his brother after their arrival in Greece. What sets these properties apart is that they do not follow a single architectural approach in their design. 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