SOLYD Property Developers is a leading real estate development company in Portugal, with a focus on creating distinctive residential projects in historical and quality urban areas in major Portuguese cities, particularly the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. In 2023, the company won two Luxury Lifestyle Awards for Best Luxury Sustainable Real Estate Developer in Portugal, and Best Luxury Apartment Living for ‘VILLA UNIKA’ in Portugal.

SOLYD’s main purpose is to provide people and communities with long-term life quality improvement, and this is reflected in their vision to become the top-of-mind real estate developer in their target markets and segments.

The company’s approach to responsible investment is integrated into its activities, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations are a corporate priority. SOLYD believes in using recyclable and certified materials and prioritizes factors such as natural light to help reduce energy consumption. Highly durable materials, such as water-resistant and anti-allergenic flooring, are chosen to contribute to an environment-friendly future.

Systems that support rational water usage are preferred, and high-level insulation of façades, roofing, and common areas, high-performance frames and glass, sophisticated air-conditioning systems, individualized ventilation, and water heating system supported by solar panels are guaranteed to ensure a high energy certification in all apartments.

In terms of construction, SOLYD is governed by demanding certification criteria and selects first-class partners (architects, designers, contractors, and supervision) that ensure the development of high-quality technical and building solutions, with a focus on sustainability and minimizing the environmental impact. This concern ranges from the design of the development itself to the construction methods and materials.

SOLYD’s portfolio includes residential, commercial, and office projects. The company has acquired and been developing over 50 buildings/plots located in Lisbon, Cascais, Oeiras, Setúbal, and Loures municipalities, representing a global investment of more than EUR 1.050 million. The projects correspond to around 2,300 residences (of which 1,000 are already sold) and more than 60 stores. SOLYD is focused on expansion in different segments, having recently acquired its first office project and developing a pioneering build-to-rent platform.

One of SOLYD’s notable projects that won the company a Luxury Lifestyle Awards is VILLA UNIKA, completed in December 2022.

VILLA UNIKA mirrors the calm of the historical Estoril chalets, paying homage to contemporary trends in fine Portuguese architecture. The project stands out for its lavish details, meticulously devised by the prestigious architect Frederico Valsassina, and raises the lifestyle of VILLA UNIKA residents. An exclusive paradise facing south, fully exposed to the famous light of Portugal, where the exceptional potential of each day is as vast as the ocean.

VILLA UNIKA has a fully equipped common gym, spa with sauna, Turkish bath and a heated indoor pool with ultraviolet water treatment. The project has a common outdoor infinity pool, with salt hydrolysis water treatment, an extensive common garden area, private pools, and gardens. The irrigation system for common and private green areas is centralized with a weather station and soil moisture monitoring, for better management of the water used, with its operation being inhibited on rainy days or while soil moisture is above the defined parameters.

The development of the buildings complied with demanding environmental certification criteria and carbon compensation programs, using solutions that minimize the climate impact and promote the use of environmentally friendly materials.

Visit https://www.solyd.pt/ for more on this innovative company, and https://villaunika.pt/?lang=en for more on their award-winning project.