Founded in 2018, Adele McNab Architects works across residential, commercial, and public projects — guiding each one from the first sketch through to completion.
Every project starts with listening. The practice takes time to understand the unique qualities of a site and the people who will inhabit it, designing with authenticity to create spaces that feel genuinely connected to their surroundings.
The belief that architecture should be accessible — not just aspirational — shapes every decision. By tailoring scale, form, and materials to suit each client's needs, the practice creates buildings that go beyond shelter to truly inspire the way people live. Throughout it all, open and genuine collaboration with clients, consultants, and contractors remains at the heart of the work.

Adele holds a Bachelor and Master of Architecture (2011) and brings over a decade of experience across New Zealand and Australia.
Her career began in Auckland, where she worked within a practice specialising in hotel design across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. She then relocated to Sydney, spending seven years as Project Architect delivering high-end residential projects across Sydney and New Zealand.
Adele is deeply invested in architectural education — she has lectured, tutored, and serves as a design critic at the UTS Architecture School. She has also been part of the support crew for Glenn Murcutt's International Master Class and has attended the Architecture Foundation Australia's 'Total Immersion' Summer School, both of which reflect her ongoing commitment to design excellence and the broader architectural community.

• Concept design
  
• Design development
  
• Planning/development application
  
• Construction documentation
  
• Contractor selection
• Construction administration
  
• Interior design and and furniture design

In line with our dedication to delivering the best possible architectural services to our clients, we are proud to maintain membership with the following professional organisations.

• A+ Member of Australian Institute of Architecture
• NSW Registered Architect No. 9742, Nominated Architect Adele McNab 

• Shortlisted, Alterations + Additions, NZIA Auckland Architecture Awards 2024
• Award, Houses Alterations + Additions, AIA NSW Architecture Awards 2021
• Shortlisted, Houses Alterations + Additions, Houses Awards 2021
• Winner, Emerging Designer, IDEA Awards 2019
• Highly Commended, Workplace Under 1000sqm, IDEA Awards 2019
• Commendation, Emerging Interior Design Practice, AID Awards 2019

• Here Magazine: Earth House
• Houses Magazine: Riley’s Terrace 
• Here Magazine: Treetops
• Urbis Magazine: Fresh Craft
• Central Coast Life & Style Magazine: Inspirational Architecture

• The Local Project: Riley’s Terrace
• Yellowtrace: Riley’s Terrace
• The Design Files: Riley’s Terrace
• Architecture AU: Riley’s Terrace
• Habitus: Alturism to Architecture
• In Design Live: Marrickville Warehouse
• Mud: Designing with Authenticity

We are always open to new collaborations and working with likeminded people. To discuss your next project or concept, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Adele McNab Architects acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our studio is located, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We recognise the unique place held by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the original custodians of the lands and waterways across the Australian continent with histories of continuous connection dating back more than 60,000 years and pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.