SABO fashion house founders secure approval for luxury Broadbeach apartment development Sola
Broadbeach is set for it's next luxury apartment tower with Sola, the 22-level tower by Ature Group who founded popular retailers SABO and Zaco, securing approval from the Gold Coast City Council to develop the project.
Sola features a slender design, penned by Prospect Apartment Architecture and Esat Studio, seamlessly melding a contemporary beach house narrative with sophisticated sculptural details more akin to architecture and details from the Mediterranean.
The site was purchased in 2022 for an around $6 million and will deliver 20 exclusive full-floor apartments with custom stone and wood interiors, as well as top-tier amenities. The three-bedrooms apartments are expected to start from $2.75 million when they launch in February through MOTIV.
The tower will take up just 269 sqm of the 640 sqm Surf Parade site, designed in response to the solar aspect and to the capture the famous Gold Coast views, whilst remaining sympathetic to neighbouring buildings.
The founders of Ature Group siblings George Kouzoukas and his sister Thessy Batsinilas, and George’s wife Yiota, who together have been making a name for themselves in luxury fashion since 20. They've also quietly been developing commercial and luxury residential properties for over a decade, delivering nine projects. Thessy and Yiota have also been featured in Asia’s coveted Forbes 30 under 30 list.
Sola represents Ature Group’s largest and most high-end project to-date. It will be the first residential project in Queensland directly influenced by the design aesthetics of fashion, drawing inspiration from the trio’s travels as they introduced the SABO and Zaco brands to the world stage.
Ature Group aims to leverage the enduring demand for penthouse-inspired lifestyles, with Sola designed to attract discerning buyers seeking a distinctive and elevated living experience.
The synergies between SABO, Zaco, and Ature seamlessly align, as each of the brands are progressively driven by sophisticated design. Ature Group serves as the manifestation of the SABO founders' vision in the realm of property development, delivered with their trademark luxurious resort aesthetic.
“Through the evolution of our fashion labels SABO and Zaco, we have been lucky enough to travel the world, visiting luxurious locations and high-end homes, which has served as inspiration for our fashion ranges," Ature Group Director George Kouzoukas says.
"Sola is an organic extension of our commitment to exploring our creative abilities. Drawing from the same principles that have shaped our fashion house, we’re embarking on crafting living spaces where sophistication converges with innovation, weaving the artistry of design into the fabric of contemporary living.
“The aim for Sola was to create a beach house in the sky, under the same guiding influences. We have fused bespoke finishes and design with incredible protected views to deliver refined living for our clients, that reflect Broadbeach’s bold identity as the heart and soul of the Gold Coast."
Three of the apartments will be held for the SABO founders, underpinning their confidence in the project as a milestone development for Broadbeach in terms of luxury and lifestyle.
Sola is due to launch to the market in February 2024 through MOTIV.
