Studio Dao

Studio DAO, founded in 2022 by Max Hu and partners, is a multi-discipline design studio in Sydney offering services in architecture and interior design. Studio DAO’s portfolio includes feasibility planning, private residential dwellings, multi-unit residential developments, retail, commercial developments and fitouts.

The concept of DAO (also spelled TAO) is founded on Taoism - an ancient Chinese philosophical tradition of thought that focuses on the continuity and interaction between nature/universe and human beings. The word “DAO” also means a way, a journey or a path.

Our design philosophy is rooted in the pursuit of simplicity, functionality and sustainability with a humanistic approach, creating harmony between nature and architecture.

Architecture has the power to transform the way we live. We believe the works of architecture are discovered, not designed, therefore the creative process is a journey of discovery, offering people a haven and inspiring space to live and occupy.