PRINCIPAL
ADRIENNE QASABIAN
Design Principal
ABOUT
Studio Qasabian was established in 2020 with the mission of crafting refined and environmentally-conscious commercial, hospitality, and residential environments. Principal Adrienne Qasabian, a seasoned interior architect, boasts over a decade of international experience across the United States, Mexico, Australia and the United Kingdom.
California born, and bred between Los Angeles and Sydney, Australia, Adrienne’s upbringing infused both her personal and professional perspective. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and Sociology from the University of California Santa Barbara, and subsequently completed a certification in interior design from UCLA.
After her formal education, she ventured to London, where she spent two years immersed in the art of preserving architectural heritage while contemporizing spaces for the modern user.
Upon her return to the United States, Adrienne honed her craft at several AD100 firms including Kelly Wearstler, YSG Design and wHY Architects. Notably, she led the design team for the Soho House in Mexico City.
Since its inception, the studio has had the honor of undertaking numerous international projects, ranging from a prestigious hotel in Adrienne’s beloved Australia to various commercial and residential ventures across the United States and Europe.
PHILOSOPHY
At the most basic level, shelter represents a fundamental human need, providing refuge and sanctuary.
For most of the modern world, interior space is where we spend most of our time, and the impact of our surroundings extends far beyond aesthetics. Our interior environment has a direct effect on our physical well-being, mental health, productivity, creativity, and overall sense of tranquility.
A well-designed space is a full sensory experience.
We see our task as a great responsibility, not only to the individuals inhabiting the spaces we shape, but also to the broader environment we all share.
Recognizing the inherent environmental impact of construction, we integrate sustainable practices into our process. Our instinct is to honor and repurpose existing elements wherever feasible, minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency. Building “green” is woven into the fiber of our design approach.
In that sense, we like when things patina and embrace the weathering and transformation that time brings. We celebrate the evolution of renewable resources, eagerly anticipating each new iteration and innovation they offer.
To us, the act of crafting space carries profound significance, and the way in which we undertake the task holds just as much gravity.