BRESI Overview: SM Santa Maria launches Tonino Lamborghini Residences Chapecó, in one of the most prestigious locations of Western Santa Catarina, Brazil.
- A historic first for Chapecó: SM Santa Maria, a construction company with 32 years of experience, has launched the city’s first internationally branded residential residences development in partnership with the Tonino Lamborghini brand.
- A partnership rooted in personal connection: The project traces back to a 2023 visit by Tonino Lamborghini to Chapecó, where a friendship with the Sordi family was formed. A formal contract was signed in Bologna in September 2025, with the official launch taking place on February 27, 2026.
- Strong market confidence from the outset: The residential tower, located in one of Chapecó’s most prominent addresses, offers apartments from 170 to 217 square meters, with larger combined units reaching up to 550 square meters.
- Italian design meets Brazilian architecture: The project brings together Studio Ronaldo Rezende from Porto Alegre and the Tonino Lamborghini design team in Italy, combining Brazilian architectural expertise with Italian design principles across both the building and its landscaped surroundings.
- A growing global brand arrives in an emerging market: Tonino Lamborghini is one of the fastest growing names in branded residences worldwide, with developments across China, the UAE, India, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Georgia. This marks the brand’s fourth Brazilian project, and its first outside the country’s capital and coastal cities.
Chapecò Welcomes The First Real Estate Development With An International Brand.
Tonino Lamborghini Residences Chapecó is the first real estate development in the city of Chapecò to feature a renowned international brand recognized for its excellence in design.
The initiative is led by SM Santa Maria, a company that has operated in the construction sector for 32 years, with 39 developments in its portfolio and more than 400,000 square meters built and under construction.
The official launch ceremony of the Tonino Lamborghini Residences Chapecò took place in the city Friday, February 27.
With the presence of Mr. Tonino Lamborghini, the Vice President Ginevra Lamborghini, and Tonino Lamborghini Total Living Creative Director Angela Destri Krieger, the event gathered clients, authorities, business leaders, celebrities, and members of the press.
Tonino Lamborghini’s connection with the city goes beyond business. In 2023, he visited Chapecó together with Angela Krieger, a native of the city, when he met the Sordi family and from that encounter a friendship was established. From this relationship emerged the idea of developing a branded project in the city.
Negotiations progressed between SM Santa Maria — represented by President Milton Sordi and Vice Presidents Isabela Sordi and Pedro Sordi — and the Italian brand. In September 2025, the contract was officially signed in Bologna, Italy.
Tonino Lamborghini Residences Chapecò
The development will be built in one of the city’s most prestigious locations, at the corner of Clevelândia and Condá streets, in the heart of Chapecó, near the Chapecoense stadium.
The residential tower will feature apartments ranging from 170 to 217 square meters, with the possibility of combining units to create exclusive sky mansions of approximately 400 m² to 550 m².
Even before the official launch, 65% of the units had already been sold. Among the building’s highlights are the construction standards that focus on thermal and acoustic comfort and a living concept designed as a meeting point between architecture, social interaction and experience, seamlessly integrating social, leisure, and landscaping areas in a fluid and sophisticated composition.
The balconies will feature lines reflecting the essence of Italian design through precise angles, while leisure areas prioritise comfort, safety and quality of life.
In addition to the Italian design reference, the architectural project is signed by Studio Ronaldo Rezende, from Porto Alegre, recognized for works that combine context, aesthetics and functionality. In partnership with the Tonino Lamborghini team in Italy, architects Ronaldo and Raul Rezende emphasize the integration of Brazilian architectural language with Italian DNA.
Complementing this vision, landscaping is designed by Tellini Vontobel Arquitetura, bringing sensitivity and sophistication to outdoor spaces.
The integration between architecture and landscape was strategically conceived to enhance each environment, reinforcing the proposal of offering a development that combines aesthetic excellence, technical quality, and a premium living experience.
For Angela Krieger Tonino Lamborghini Total Living Creative Direction, working on a project in Chapecò, her native city, is quite significant
“Chapecó is not just my hometown; it is where I learned the value of identity. Bringing here Tonino Lamborghini Total Living is not only a creative project, but a personal responsibility: to unite roots and future, respecting the soul of the place while projecting it into an international dimension.”
With Tonino Lamborghini Residences Chapecó, this key city in Western Santa Catarina becomes the first Brazilian city outside the capital and coastal axis to host a development of this magnitude. It is the fourth Tonino Lamborghini branded development in Brazil, with projects already present in São Paulo, Balneário Camboriú and in Goiânia.
Internationally, developments carrying this signature are located in cities across China, the United Arab Emirates, Georgia, Egypt, India, and Saudi Arabia.
Ultra Luxury Market Positioning
SM Santa Maria’s Founder and President, Milton Sordi, states that the launch holds special meaning. Coming from a family of Italian origin with a history grounded in strong values, dedication, and purpose, he emphasizes that receiving the trust of the Tonino Lamborghini brand and bringing this signature to Chapecó is a source of pride and gratitude. “It represents a legacy we are building for our city” he explains.
Focusing on the families’ legacy, Mr. Tonino Lamborghini also highlighted the importance of core values for this new project in Brazil
“This project goes beyond business. It represents the meeting of two families who share values, vision and a deep sense of responsibility toward the city they help shape and their business. Bringing Tonino Lamborghini Residences to Chapecó means creating not only an international landmark, but a meaningful bond founded on trust, heritage and long-term commitment.”
Vice President Isabela Sordi highlights the realisation of a project that allows the city to welcome a development carrying the prestige and identity of the Tonino Lamborghini brand.
“More than a launch, we celebrate the construction of a partnership based on admiration, shared values, and above all, the friendship built with the Lamborghini family.” She adds that Tonino Lamborghini Residences Chapecó embodies the authentic Italian lifestyle and the essence of living with elegance, pleasure, and attention to detail.
According to Isabela, Italian culture values the art of living well, timeless design, and aesthetic experience – elements present throughout the development, which combines sophisticated architecture, functionality, and an atmosphere that invites residents to enjoy life with intensity and refinement.
Ginevra Lamborghini, Tonino Lamborghini SpA Vice President and Leading Healthy Lifestyle Project emphasised the human connection behind the project:
“What makes Tonino Lamborghini Residences Chapecó truly special is the bond between two families coming together to bring an international vision to the city. It is guided by shared values, mutual respect, and the desire to create a lasting legacy, a place where design, lifestyle and community converge in harmony.”
For Vice President Pedro Sordi, bringing the first internationally branded development to Chapecó is highly significant, especially through a name that represents tradition, family heritage, design, luxury, and Italian lifestyle. He considers the development an icon for several reasons:
“because of the name it carries, its architecture, and the project’s innovative engineering features. The Chapecó real estate market reaches a new level, and this development places the city on the global map of iconic luxury properties.”
Pedro also notes that SM Santa Maria’s purpose is to positively impact people’s lives and transform the urban landscape of Chapecó – and Tonino Lamborghini Residences represents the materialisation of that vision.
SM and Tonino Lamborghini a partnership with meaning
The heir of the legendary Ferruccio Lamborghini – who founded a tractor factory in 1948 and created the iconic automobile brand in 1963 – Tonino Lamborghini launched his own company in 1981 to build an independent path in the luxury universe, aiming to translate a sophisticated, innovative, and authentic lifestyle through Italian design.
His brand expanded into exclusive high-end products including residential real estate developments, hotels, watches, perfumes, beverages, furniture, and leather goods, gaining global recognition for combining elegance, creativity, and exclusivity. Learn More about Tonino Lamborghini
SM Santa Maria
Founded in January 1994, SM Santa Maria began with the commitment to offer complete solutions in the real estate sector, from project conception to construction and commercialization. In 1997, the company expanded into brokerage services, and in 2014 redefined its construction strategy by innovating in architecture, design, and technology.
In 2016, it became a pioneer in launching studio apartments in Chapecó, introducing a new lifestyle focused on practicality, style, and strategic location.
Another milestone occurred in 2024 with the launch of Legacy Corporate, the company’s first corporate development and now the largest in this segment in Western Santa Catarina. In 2025, the company modernized its brand identity, adopting the name SM Santa Maria. Visit the official website
All Images courtesy of Tonino Lamborghini & SM Santa Maria
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