A versatile designer with over 20 years' practice across multiple continents, Christopher Solek brings together architecture and interior design in projects large and small.
After working in top Sydney design firms, Christopher moved to New York, beginning his time in the USA as lead designer for the high-profile redevelopment of the iconic TWA Hotel. Influenced by the legendary Eero Saarinen and other international modernist, Christopher delivered his own style of modernism across the hotel interiors, furniture, and fixtures.
Since then, Christopher has worked on other prestigious projects in the United States, Mexico, and Sydney Harbour. He also designs ultra-modern homes in the Caribbean, Connecticut, and the Hudson Valley.
Solek Architecture + Interior Design, Architect & Interior Designer
Designing spaces for living — enhancing experiences, movement and mood.
Meyer Davis Studio, New York, NY, US, Senior Project Manager/Interior Architect
• One Barangaroo Crown, Sydney
• Mr.C Residences, Miami
• Vital Proteins Headquarters & Flagship
Stonehill Taylor, New York, NY, US, Senior Project Manager/Interior Architect
• TWA Hotel at JFK
• Limelight Luxury Hotel & Resort, Aspen Snowmass
• Hotel and Workspace Rebrand, San Francisco
Smith & Tzannes Architects, Sydney, AU, Senior Project and Design Architect
• Arise Boutique Apartments, 26 multi-dwelling residential apartments
• Emerald Park Development, five building multi-dwelling residential complex
• Marlborough Street, commercial and retail adaptive re-use of heritage terrace
Turner Studio, Sydney, AU, Senior Project Architect
• Audi Service Centre, flagship two-level showroom within mixed-use development
• Union Development, three building multi-dwelling residential complex
• Mascot Square Development, seven building multi-dwelling residential complex
Stanisic Architects, Sydney, AU, Project Manager
Squillace Architects, Sydney, AU, Graduate Design and Project Architects
• Hugos Restaurant & Bar, Manly Wharf, Award Winning
• ‘Ayllen’ Parish Residence, modern renovation and addition to Victorian home
PMDL Architecture & Design, Sydney, AU, Graduate Design and Project Architects
Jackson Teece Architects, Sydney, AU, Graduate Architect
University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney, AU, Masters, Architecture
Graduated 'Bachelor of Architecture' Degree with Honors, from the University of Technology, Sydney.
The degree incorporated full time employment and practical experience in Architectural firms throughout Sydney and during the whole course of study.
Following the completion of the degree, I passed the architects registration exams, becoming a registered architect in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
DRIVENxDESIGN - New York, Silver Winner 2019 New York Design Awards - TWA, 1st Place
TWA Hotel awarded, Silver Winner 2019 New York Design Awards
Interior Design Magazine - Best Hotel & Resort Projects 2019 - TWA Hotel, Award
TWA Hotel wins the Best Hotel & Design Projects for 2019
BDNY 2019 GOLD KEY AWARD WINNER, Award
TWA Hotel wins the Best Guestroom Upper Midscale Design at the 39th annual Boutique Design New York Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design
2019 Best of Design Award for Building of the Year - TWA Hotel, Award
TWA Hotel won the 2109 Best of Design Awards for Best Building of the Year
DRIVENxDESIGN - Sydney, Australia Silver Winner 2019 New York Design Awards - Crown Barangaroo, Award
Crown Barangaroo awarded, Silver Winner 2019 New York Design Awards
Hugos Restaurant & Bar - Best New Venue 2009, 1st Place
Best New Restaurant and Bar Venue Australian Liquor Industry Awards
Winner 2015, Master Builders NSW, Award
Excellence in Construction Awards for Interior Fitouts $3-4M (AUD)
