About ACDO

In the rarefied world of high-end spatial design, ACDO has carved out a niche that feels less like a traditional studio and more like a laboratory for borderless, emotive luxury. Marking ten years since its inception, the multi­disciplinary practice has transitioned from a rising boutique firm to a defin­itive voice in the contemporary design conversation, spanning the residential, hospitality, and retail sectors with a quiet, persistent elegance.

At the helm is Abe Chan, whose creative DNA was forged during a decade-long tenure at the legendary Yabu Pushelberg. That foundational rigour—a blend of international sensi­bility and uncompromising detail—is the bedrock upon which ACDO was built. Today, the studio operates as an intimate collective of “dreamers and tastemakers,” a team robust enough to navigate the complexities of a sprawling luxury hotel yet nimble enough to curate the bespoke intimacy of a private residence.

Our Mission

What sets ACDO apart in an era of “copy-paste” minimalism is their commitment to the narrative. For Chan and his team, a project is not merely a floor plan; it is a story waiting to be told. This ethos manifests in several key ways:

Multidisciplinary Depth: A fusion of architecture and interior design that ensures a seamless transition from structure to soft furnishings.

Collaborative Reinvention: A refusal to lean on a signature aesthetic, opting instead to treat every client partnership as a fresh opportunity for creative reinvention.

Abraham Chan
Founding Partner

Born in Calgary, raised in Hong Kong and educated at the Rhode Island School of Design with a Masters in Architecture, Abraham Chan is a Chinese-Canadian designer whose life and work finds roots across the world. His enduring ties to Asia and America inform his expansive background in creating unforgettable luxury projects. Among Abe’s celebrated projects are: Avenue Road Vancouver, Twitter Toronto, Forest Hill Residence, Siwilai Concept Store.