Solis_ArcArchitecture Studio
Solis_Arc Oceanfront Villa Masterpiece
Fine Residential & Resorts

ArchitectureShapedByPurpose.

We create timeless spaces where design, nature, and experience come together.

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01 / Our Philosophy

We believe great architecture should feel effortless.

For over two decades, Solis_Arc has crafted structures that harmonize the boundaries between human experience, design precision, and wild raw landscapes. We don’t build over nature; we frame it.

Human-Centered Design

We design spaces around human emotion and daily rituals, prioritizing comfort, natural light, and organic flow.

Sustainability

Active solar integration, passive thermal systems, and circular water loops designed directly into the building envelope.

Material Honesty

Travertine, ribbed oak, raw concrete. Materials are left in their natural state to display their unique tactile qualities.

Contextual Harmony

Every structure is designed in deep dialogue with its local environment, responding to wind patterns, solar paths, and terrains.

Tactile CraftsmanshipModel St-09 // Stone Courtyard Sketch
Elevation AxonometricScale 1 : 100
Stone Courtyard House Reveal
Hover to Reveal Build
02 / Portfolio

Featured Projects

A curated showcase of structures built with purpose, respect for site context, and material craftsmanship.

Horizon Villa
Residential Architecture

Horizon Villa

Perched dramatically on a rocky promontory, Horizon Villa is a minimal concrete volume designed to frame views of the Pacific Ocean while optimizing natural cliffside wind currents for cooling.

LocationBig Sur, California
Scope6,200 sq. ft.
Sustainability Efficiency45% Passive Cooling // Net Zero Design
Coastal Retreat
Boutique Hospitality

Coastal Retreat

Integrated into the rocky shoreline, this boutique resort cabins utilizes modular premium timber and wide glass openings, blurring the boundaries between high-end hospitality and wild coastal nature.

LocationLofoten, Norway
Scope12,500 sq. ft.
Sustainability EfficiencyLow Embodied Carbon Timber Structure
Forest Residence
Sustainable Retreat

Forest Residence

A secluded glass and structural steel home hidden in tall cedar woods. Featuring hydronic geothermal radiant heating and a green roof that insulates and blends with the forest canopy.

LocationVancouver, Canada
Scope4,800 sq. ft.
Sustainability EfficiencyGeothermal Heating // 60% Solar-run
Stone House
Courtyard Residential

Stone House

Built around a central courtyard water garden, Stone House combines raw board-formed concrete walls with hand-carved local travertine, creating a thermal mass buffer that maintains stable internal cooling.

LocationParos, Greece
Scope5,400 sq. ft.
Sustainability EfficiencyRainwater Harvester // 55% Water Savings
03 / Process

Methodology of Enduring Craft

Deep architectural consultation, historical terrain mapping, wind and solar path analysis, client vision Alignment, and regulatory feasibility study.

Phase Deliverables
  • Geotechnical mapping
  • Solar path tracing
  • Zoning alignment
  • Budget profiling
04 / Tactility

Materials & Craft

We believe that architecture is felt through the skin. Our material choices prioritize tactile honesty and resource lifecycle sustainability.

Natural Stone macro texture
01Thermal Buffer

Natural Stone

Travertine // Local Slate
Timber macro texture
02Organic Warmth

Timber

FSC Brushed Oak
Concrete macro texture
03Structural permanence

Concrete

Architectural Board-Form
Glass macro texture
04Luminous Boundary

Glass

Low-Iron Solar Glass
Steel macro texture
05Precision Grid

Steel

Recycled Carbon Steel
05 / Sustainability

Eco-Architectural Systems

Interactive Building System Model (Hover Nodes)

Passive Cooling Systems

Thick travertine mass walls capture coolness overnight and slowly release it during peak solar hours, reducing active HVAC loading.

40%Target Output

Energy Reduction

Passive thermal mass & smart grid load balance

35%Target Output

Water Savings

Circular recycling & rain cistern systems

60%Target Output

Daylight Optimization

Deep light-well engineering & low-iron glazing

06 / Interiors

Interior Spaces

Travertine Fireplace Lounge
Living
Horizon Villa // California

Travertine Fireplace Lounge

LivingTravertine Fireplace Lounge
Lofoten Sunset Master Suite
Bedrooms
Coastal Retreat // Norway

Lofoten Sunset Master Suite

BedroomsLofoten Sunset Master Suite
Misty Slate Plunge Sanctuary
Wellness
Lofoten Spa // Norway

Misty Slate Plunge Sanctuary

WellnessMisty Slate Plunge Sanctuary
Concrete Water Courtyard Pool
Courtyards
Stone House // Greece

Concrete Water Courtyard Pool

CourtyardsConcrete Water Courtyard Pool
Ribbed Oak Slat Kitchen
Kitchens
Forest Residence // Canada

Ribbed Oak Slat Kitchen

KitchensRibbed Oak Slat Kitchen
07 / Team

Studio Leadership

Elena Rostova — Founding Principal Architect
Founding PrincipalElena RostovaArchitecture // Masterplanning // Heritage

“Spaces should not capture the eyes; they should capture the spirit of the place. We frame the environment so you can feel the dialogue between stone, wind, and sky.”

— Elena Rostova, Zurich 2026
Core Leadership Board
Director of Interiors

Arthur Pendelton

Sensory spaces are formed by the subtle dialog between brushed timber and natural light.

Interior Design // Custom Furnishings
Lead Sustainability Architect

Dr. Marcus Vance

We do not add green systems after the fact. Environmental engineering is the structure itself.

Environmental Systems // Active Solar
Director of Spatial CGI

Clara Zhang

Visualizing daylight cycles is essential to capture the temporal nature of architecture.

Visualization // Immersive VR
Head of Urban Planning

Sarah Jenkins

Architecture does not stop at the threshold. It flows into the wild topography.

Masterplanning // Landscape
08 / Accolades

Awards & Recognition

Our pursuit of material honesty and sustainable integration has earned recognition across global design institutions and ecological platforms.

Architecture Awards

ArchDaily Building of the Year Winner

Forest Residence // Sustainable Build
2024
Sustainability Certifications

LEED Platinum & Net-Zero Citation

Horizon Villa // Zero Energy Envelope
2023
Design Publications

AD100 Directory — Leading Architectural Voices

Studio Profile & Global Works
2022 - 2026
Industry Recognition

European Union Ecological Architecture Prize

Coastal Retreat // Modular Cabin
2021
Architecture Awards

German Design Award — Excellence in Architecture

Stone House // Travertine Courtyard
2020
Architectural Concrete Geometry Twilight
09 / Connect

Let's Build
Something
Timeless.

From initial site terrain discovery to custom interior details completion, we design spaces that speak to the environment and endure for generations.

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