Solares Architecture designs energy-efficient custom homes with a commitment to sustainability, affordability, and lasting craftsmanship. Their focus is on creating residences and major renovations that integrate passive solar strategies, airtight and ultra-insulated envelopes, and all-electric systems. They aim to make homes that are not only beautiful, but also low in carbon emissions and highly performant in the long term.
Working across both urban and rural sites in Ontario, Canada, Solares collaborates closely with clients to guide every stage—from concept and design to construction oversight. Their projects often balance formal clarity with ecological responsibility, and they have built a reputation for delivering homes that thoughtfully respond to site, climate, and lifestyle.
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Nestled above a two‑car garage in Toronto’s Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood, this laneway home transforms a once single‑family lot into two distinct residences—bringing grandparents and grandchildren into daily connection while preserving privacy and character.
The Markham Multi‑Generational House by Solares Architecture transforms an 8,000 sf, three‑story T‑shaped home into a boutique‑hotel‑style retreat. Nestled among century‑old trees on a sprawling estate, this residence unites four family branches under one roof—offering private suites, generous…
Nestled on a flat stretch of Prince Edward County land, Smith Bay House by Solares Architecture offers a serene escape from city life. Moreover, this two-story home blends traditional farmhouse forms with modern design, all while championing…
The North York Mid-Century House is a bold reimagining of a 1950s split-level home. What was once a modest, compartmentalized structure now serves as a highly functional, all-electric, multigenerational residence—all achieved without expanding the original footprint.
The Milford Off-Grid House by Solares Architecture embodies the perfect blend of eco-conscious design and rural charm. Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Prince Edward County, this home harmonizes with its natural surroundings, offering a serene escape…
La Pointe is a lakeside vacation property in Prince Edward County with sweeping views over Lake Ontario. The long narrow property has lush fields, mature trees, and lake frontage.
Frontenac West accommodates a range of guests and is designed to be user-friendly to those with mobility challenges. The design is as compact as possible, maximizing the usability of space while minimizing impact to the site.
Beautifully built by Mike McGonegal of Reeves Fine Homes, Frontenac House seamlessly integrates with the land. The warm wood trim and large, fiberglass-frame, triple-glazed windows beautifully frame uninterrupted views of the wooded property to those inside.
This major renovation transforms a 1950s split-level house into a two-storey, all-electric, multi-generational home. And it was all designed without the need for an addition.
