Cyndy Xin Li is the founder of Solaris Realty, an architect and creative strategist based in Melbourne with hands-on experience in property development and project delivery. Her work bridges design and execution, transforming ideas into spaces that perform beautifully for the people who live in them and the investors who own them.

With a Master of Architecture from Monash University (The Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design Prize), Cyndy’s design philosophy unites beauty, insight, and purpose. Her projects explore how architecture can transcend boundaries between art and commerce, human and environment, vision and execution.

Through Solaris, Cyndy leads a design-led practice where creativity and profitability coexist. Each project is approached with curiosity, strategic thinking, and a commitment to quality that endures long after the handover, delivering both lasting value and enduring appeal.

About Solaris

Solaris Realty is a Melbourne-based architectural practice and design-led studio. At Solaris, we believe great architecture begins with clarity of vision and a deep understanding of purpose. Whether designing a bespoke home, reimagining an existing space, or realising a multi-unit development, every project is an opportunity to create meaningful, enduring value for the people who inhabit it and the communities around it.

Our philosophy rests on the belief that beauty and profitability are not opposites but partners in creating timeless, intelligent environments. Each project, from multi-residential developments to curated interiors and short-stay experiences, balances artistry with pragmatism, ambition with empathy, and design with purpose.

We see architecture not as static form but as a living framework for human experience. Through Solaris Stays, we close the loop between design intent and lived reality, using real occupancy data and guest feedback to refine comfort, resilience, and value in every project.

We work closely with clients, developers, and consultants to translate aspirations into outcomes that are both design-driven and commercially sound. Our process combines rigorous feasibility and planning insight with an emphasis on light, proportion, and material integrity. The result is architecture that feels effortless yet performs beautifully: spatially, environmentally, and financially.

Design in Use: Solaris Stays

Our work continues after handover. Through Solaris Stays, a curated collection of properties that we design and host, we study how spaces perform in daily life. Guest feedback becomes research, lived experience informs future briefs, and hospitality practice strengthens our understanding of comfort, durability, and value. This loop between design intent and real-world use helps us deliver projects that live well on day one and grow in quality over time.

Our experience spans private residences, boutique multi-residential projects, and small-scale developments, each approached with the same care, curiosity, and precision. Above all, we measure success by how well a finished place supports the rhythms of life and delivers lasting outcomes for our clients and communities.