Condev Construction to transform Soul penthouse in Surfers Paradise on Gold Coast with nine-month refurbishment

The empty concrete shell of the Soul penthouse in Surfers Paradise is set to be transformed into a luxurious retreat for its tech-wizard owner complete with a cigar lounge, designer kitchen and feature chandelier.

THE empty concrete shell of the Soul penthouse in Surfers Paradise is set to be transformed into a luxurious retreat for its tech-wizard owner complete with a cigar lounge, designer kitchen and feature chandelier.

New owner Andrew Koloadin has engaged Gold Coast-based Condev Construction for the mammoth nine-month job, which will involve 120 workers fitting out the four-level apartment to be ready by Christmas.

The penthouse has been empty for years and was stripped back to a shell in 2014 for a sale campaign launch at the start of 2015.

Hong Kong billionaire Tony Fung bought it at auction for $7 million complete with new designs but nothing was done with the property until its sale to Mr Koloadin for $6.5 million last year.

An artist impression of the refurbishment planned for the Soul penthouse. Render: BDA Architects

Mr Koloadin started website hosting business Digital Pacific 18 years ago and sold it to a US group for $52 million in 2017.

BDA Architects have drawn up designs for the 1040sq m apartment.

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The plans include five bedrooms all with walk-in wardrobes, six ensuites, two powder rooms, dining and sitting rooms, two lounges, cigar lounge and bar.

There will also be a study, library, outdoor pool, two spas and rooftop barbecue area.

An artist impression of the refurbishment planned for the Soul penthouse. Render: BDA Architects

Other features include a designer kitchen, kitchenette, butler’s kitchen and fittings such as herringbone timber floors, stone benchtops, a home automation system controlling lighting, blinds and airconditioning, and a void topped by a chandelier.

Condev boss Steve Marais said it is the most extravagant penthouse job it has taken on so far.

The business community was invited earlier this week to take a look at the penthouse, as it stands now, for the launch of the Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards.

The launch attracted a who’s who of the political and business scenes including Mayor Tom Tate and Harvey Norman executive Steve Cavalier.

An artist impression of the refurbishment planned for the Soul penthouse. Render: BDA Architects

Mr Marais joked that the yellow vests people were asked to wear was not a health and safety requirement.

“This is actually a fancy dress party.”

A number of lucky door prizes were given out with Mr Cavalier scoring himself a ‘Tradie for a Day’.

Steve and Tracy Marais, of Condev Construction, at the Soul penthouse at the launch of the 2019 Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards. Picture: Peter Flowers