What are some different commercial building plans?

Different commercial building plans include the temple front, the strip mall, and the two-part block, according to the Utah Division of State history. The strip mall was popularized in the 1960s. This building plan met the needs of the growing suburban neighborhoods that spread as Americans fled urban centers.

The temple front building plan draws upon the architectural styles of the ancient Greeks and Romans, states the Utah Division of State History. The temple front building is common for banks, religious buildings and public institutions. The two-part vertical block plan features distinct upper and lower architectural regions. This diverse building plan allows for four floors in all.