Solari Architects

01/04/2026

Completed in 2017, Vedado is a 32 apartment development in central Wellington. Designed with inner-city living in mind, it maximises space through smart adaptable layouts, ensuring both functionality and comfort.

At its heart, a shared communal green space fosters a sense of community while also providing a peaceful retreat for residents.

31/03/2026

We are excited to have been featured in the latest edition of the Business Central magazine!

The article highlights some of our key multi-unit, residential and commercial projects across New Zealand with a particular focus on our collaborations with Urban Company. Shining some light on how strong collaboration - from design to construction - leads to truly successful projects. As James Solari says, "by working together, the outcome is better for everyone".

Read the full feature on page 44.

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26/03/2026

A stand out site on the edge of Johnsonville's town centre, this development delivers 12 thoughtfully designed two-bedroom apartments which invites both morning and afternoon sun.

Positioned on a prominent corner, the design takes advantage of the site's natural topography and ideal north-south orientation, opening each home to an expansive western view. The site's contours enable for an efficient sub-basement carpark that accommodates all 12 vehicles without compromising outdoor space.

Each apartment features a private west facing balcony or courtyard, complemented by a shared landscaped garden along the eastern boundary that provides both amenity and privacy.

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20/03/2026

We are fortunate to contribute to two significant projects revitalizing High Street in Lower Hutt. Following from our Hutt City Baptist Church refurbishment, we lead the transformation of a tired three-storey office building into a vibrant five-storey apartment building.

The 36 new apartments include configurations ranging from studios to three-bedrooms units, designed to suit a variety of lifestyles. Residents are blessed with fabulous views of the surrounding hills, valley, and city-scape.This project was completed in 2022.

13/03/2026

Completed in 2016, this build for Hutt City Baptist Church reimagined a former cinema complex in Lower Hutt's CBD, introducing a contemporary facade and a distinct inviting street presence.

06/03/2026

We're marking International Women's Day this week by recognizing the women of our studio and the impact they make across our practice. Their creativity, expertise, and unwavering dedication play a vital role in shaping the quality, impact, and direction of our designs.

From left to right: Marley (our office dog!), Jayme, Grace, Maddie, Cushla, Kath, and Angela

20/02/2026

A boutique development consisting of 6 contemporary townhouses, this architecturally designed townhouse development on Armour Ave is in the character precinct of Mount Victoria.

Solari Architects carefully crafted a modern response to the rigours of a tightly guarded character precinct of Mount Victoria. Five three-bedroom and a two-bedroom home occupy the former presence of a nondescript single house. 

The respectful approach effectively meets the current demands for intensification and housing supply while responding to the surrounding context.

22/01/2026

Developed alongside , The Lane comprises 28 stylish two-storey townhouses. Thoughtfully designed, the homes feature sun-filled terraces, distinctive street presence, and charming gabled facades.

For this project, we were tasked with replicating existing housing typologies previously developed with this client. This is a common request aimed at improving efficiency, and one we are more than happy to have deliver on!

23/12/2025

What an awesome year we've had this year! We worked hard, achieved some awesome wins, and had lots of laughs while we were at it. Here is a little glance into our year! Thanks for all your support - see you all in 2026!

19/12/2025

Check out the progress on Pukekura, The Parade! Our 26 unit premium townhouse project in the heart of New Plymouth has come a long way this year.

Big thanks to the team for all the effort this year pulling this project together - Pukekura The Parade, Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa,
Egmont Dixon Limited, Bayleys Real Estate,
BCD Group, Livingstone Building NZ, & blacprojects

Nb: these photos are from a few months ago, so we're sure the site is even further along now!

04/12/2025

Iconically located, this grand old lady - a.k.a Chevron Suites - got a new lease of life as 24 new apartments in 2021. Through a conversion and strengthening exercise, we designed 50 rentable dwellings, with most of these being multi-keyed. This variety of apartment configurations created flexibility and value uplift.