Michael SolariCompany

I have known Michael for 40 years. The best testament I can give would be for you to look at the residential and commercial buildings he has done, not only for their impeccable design but for their durability. Given the recent events of hurricane Laura, it is a perfect time to see first hand how they weathered the storm, and to appreciate the quality that he brings to every project.

Over the years, Mike has done multiple projects for our family. Our first experience was designing our second home in Colorado. He designed an unbelievable mountain home. He stayed involved in the project throughout the entire building process. He saved us a great deal of money and aggravations - especially given we were building from 1100 miles away. Two years later, he designed our primary home in Louisiana , which was French. He did an excellent job of laying out the living spaces and again, helped the building process go smoothly. We loved that house and lived there very happily for 9 years; however, someone else loved it, as well and without it being on the market, bought it. Thus, creating another reason to engage Mike's services. Mike came to our new home in Baton Rouge and helped make the spaces work better for us and our life style. He also added an outdoor kitchen and protected our views of the golf course. Mike is creative. Mike is talented. Mike cares about the project from the time he meets one to discuss options until the time you no longer own the home!

Mike designed our new home which is almost complete. The house is turning out to be everything we were hoping for. Mike is excellent at designing a home so that all of the architectural features are in perfect proportion and aesthetically correct. Carrie and I found Mike very easy to work with. He has been very attentive to our requests and was able to include all of the features into the design that were important to us. He produced the drawings in a timely manner and was also very helpful in solving permitting issues with the parish planning department. We feel like we saved valuable time and money working with an architect that is local. We highly recommend Mike.

I have been friends and worked with Mike for years. He is an excellent architect and builds a beautiful "distinctive" home with attention to detail. He puts thought into his designs. That is why I chose Mike to design our home and I love it! If I ever decide to build again I will definitely call Mike!

Mike Solari did an incredible job turning my outdated kitchen into a "dream" kitchen. He increased the size of a very small island to a wonderful large and efficient working space that now houses a microwave as well as new drawer space. He updated the cabinets and added lighting that gives my kitchen a very warm feeling. The space now provides a balance of traditional and modern and serves as a great entry point for my guest!

Michael designed us a beautiful farm style home that we could not be happier with. He met with us on numerous occasions and offered his advise and experience to design our dream home and in a timely manner. We were surprised to find out how affordable his services were considering the time he spent with us and the great detail he put into our home. I would recommend him to anyone who is searching for a great architect that is easy to work with and is able to design a home depending on an idiviuals personal taste and preference.

As an architect whose focus is corporate work, I needed Mike's expertise with residential work to get the most out of our budget for the renovation and addition to our 1930's home on the edge of City Park in New Orleans. We fully renovated the rear half of the house, modernizing the kitchen and opening up the living area to a large cathedral ceiling outdoor living area with an open gable to the back yard and added a master bath in 2008. The outdoor room is a visual extension of the living spaces and pulls you through the house as soon as you step through the front door. What really sets it apart is the detailing and craftsmanship, which was result of Mike talking me through the advantages of using the best species of wood for each element of the porch from deck to ceiling, minimizing maintenance. The thing that impresses me the most is that when guests visit for the first time, they are surprised to find that the porch is an addition. It fits seamlessly, and I remember that same feeling visiting Mike and Kim, even after two additions to their home on Milton Avenue in Highland Park and that is what good architects bring to a project.

Mike Solari designed and supervised the 2013 remodel of our current home. In addition to his vast experience and superior technical expertise, he is a creative genius! The project’s primary focus was the open-plan kitchen & family room. He transformed an awkward area into a graceful and purposeful living space that maximized the home’s attributes of an abundance of natural light and pretty views. He provided a detailed scope of work with an affordable and reasonable budget and stuck to it. The re-imagining of our home by Mike Solari changed it into a restful haven as well as a welcoming place for family and friends.