Good design is an experience you feel – one that stays with you long after you’ve left the space.

With over 20 years of design leadership and business development experience, Adele brings a proven track record of delivering distinctive projects that blend functionality, creativity, and cultural impact. Her career spans hospitality, senior living, and multifamily residential sectors, with notable projects including The Karl Lagerfeld Hotel at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort in Macau, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, The Dorian Autograph Collection in Calgary, and the REN residential tower in Seattle.

Adele’s leadership has extended across global markets, where she has overseen multidisciplinary teams of more than 100 designers and led the growth of multiple international studios. Adele advances Kasian’s national interior design practice, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support growth across the firm’s studios. She is recognized for her ability to lead complex projects from concept to completion, building strong client relationships, championing design excellence, and mentoring emerging talent.

My Sectors: Commercial mixed-use, Residential, Senior living.

My Services: Interior Design.

We asked, Adele Rankin answered:

What inspires you?

“Staying curious is as important to me as being open to new experiences and opportunities beyond my bubble. I look for inspiration everywhere. I enjoy stepping outside my comfort zone and being challenged to see things differently – whether it’s finding beauty in an overlooked object, reflecting on a lyric, or being moved by a speech. You never know what might spark the next design!”

How would you describe your collaboration style?

“Kindness and respect lay the foundation for every opportunity and relationship. They create a safe, open environment that allows everyone to develop a shared understanding of what a project needs to succeed.”