Kasian Architecture, Interior Design and Planning is proud to announce the appointment of Adele Rankin as Principal and Vice President, Interior Design, strengthening the firm’s leadership in creating human-centric spaces across Canada.

With more than 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. Given the forecasted growth in the global hospitality design market over the next year, her knowledge and experience will bolster Kasian’s expertise in the sector.

Adele’s leadership has extended across global markets, where she has overseen multidisciplinary teams of more than 100 designers and has led the growth of multiple international studios. In her new role, Adele will advance 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.

“Adele’s passion for design and her ability to deliver exceptional experiences align perfectly with Kasian’s vision of enriching lives through design,” said Don Kasian. “Her leadership will elevate our interiors practice and strengthen the connections between our architecture, planning, and interior design disciplines.”