Atelier DAU is a Sydney-based architecture and strategic design practice led by registered architect Emma Lucce.
The practice works across residential architecture, heritage, adaptive reuse and development strategy, bringing together design excellence with a deep understanding of planning, heritage and the broader forces that shape our built environment.
Atelier DAU believes the best projects begin with understanding. Every commission starts with careful observation—of place, history, context and opportunity—to uncover solutions that are thoughtful, enduring and uniquely responsive to each site. The practice is recognised for creating architecture that is both rigorous and quietly expressive, balancing contemporary design with respect for the character and evolution of existing places.
Emma's experience spans more than three decades across Australia, Hong Kong and the Netherlands, encompassing architecture, urban renewal, heritage and masterplanning. This breadth of experience informs a strategic approach that considers not only the building itself, but its relationship to the city and the people who inhabit it.
The practice has received international recognition, including a Jury Winner at the 2020 Architizer A+Awards and selection in 100 Women to Watch in Architecture.