Sur Kirra: Defined by Curvature and Coastal Rhythm

At the heart of Sur Kirra’s architectural expression is the use of Covet Kabebari Ever Art Wood® aluminium battens in Kuri Masame. Deployed in mixed profiles across the façade and interiors, the battens act as a unifying element—wrapping, lining, and screening with warmth and rhythm. 

The system’s authentic timber appearance is matched by its durability, delivering fire-rated, non-combustible performance ideal for the coastal conditions of Kirra Beach. Each batten is engineered in Japan with a high level of finish that aligns with the project’s premium design standards. 

From the streetscape to the penthouse, the battens help anchor the building in its landscape, connecting material and movement across scale and surface. 

“Sur is a new benchmark for beachfront living. The curved façade and large glazing statements combine with a natural palette, beautifully blending into the Kirra landscape.” 

Darren Greenaway, BDA Architecture 

Covet collaborated closely with BDA Architecture throughout the design and delivery process. With curved surfaces, custom profiles, and complex junctions, the batten system required careful resolution of spacing, fixing, and transitions. 

Mock-ups and technical support ensured the design intent was maintained from concept through to construction. The result is an integration so seamless it appears inevitable—every line is intentional, every curve resolved, every batten aligned. 

The clarity and care behind the detailing are visible throughout, bringing lightness, logic, and refinement to the building’s material expression. 

Sur Kirra is not static. It’s experienced as a sequence. From shaded entries and breezy terraces to sunlit interiors, movement through the building is defined by repetition, variation, and texture. 

Covet’s Kabebari battens shape this progression. As ceiling linings, internal wall accents, or balustrade and façade screens, they frame and soften each threshold—modulating light, encouraging airflow, and reinforcing the project’s cohesive material identity. 

Their consistent presence creates an architectural thread that connects the building’s inside and out. 

Sur Kirra received a 2025 Regional Commendation from the Australian Institute of Architects (Gold Coast / Northern Rivers Chapter), acknowledging its design clarity, coastal responsiveness, and material restraint. 

The penthouse was profiled by Domain in the Financial Review for elevating beachfront apartment living, highlighting its finely detailed finishes, connection to site, and quietly luxurious design language.

Sur Kirra is a project grounded in clarity, rhythm, and restraint. Covet is proud to have contributed to its built outcome—delivering a batten system that enhances architecture through warmth, performance, and precision. With a timeless aesthetic and enduring material quality, Kabebari supports a refined expression that feels both coastal and composed.