At Bureau de Hunch, we believe design begins with intuition and matures through detail.
Our mission is to craft spaces that endure—where beauty meets function, and ideas become lasting experiences.
Who We Are
Bureau de Hunch is a multidisciplinary design group founded in London with 20+ years of combined experience. We begin with intuition, refine with craft, and deliver practical solutions closely aligned to each client’s needs—from inception to completion. Individually, we have strong track records; together, our complementary strengths create better outcomes.
Founded Members
Chu Chih-Kang
Chu Chih-Kang is an award-winning designer and Design Director of Bureau de Hunch. Over the past two decades, he has played a central role in shaping design culture in the Far East, with landmark works such as the acclaimed Fangsuo Bookstore in Chengdu and WUGUAN BOOKS in Taiwan. His projects have been internationally recognised, including exhibitions at La Biennale di Venezia (Time Space Existence, 2016; Personal Structures, 2017).
Within Bureau de Hunch, Kang brings a unique East-West perspective that bridges cultural sensibilities with business-oriented design practice. His influence continues to reinforce the studio’s connection to Taiwan’s design landscape while expanding its global reach. By combining intuitive creativity with commercial awareness, Kang ensures that Bureau de Hunch’s work resonates both aesthetically and operationally across markets.
Tony Lu (RIBA/ARB)
Tony is a UK-based Chartered Architect and Managing Director of Bureau de Hunch. With over 20 years of professional experience, Tony has led the design and delivery of high-profile hospitality and F&B projects throughout London. His portfolio spans luxury hotels and landmark restaurants, including The Peninsula London, rooftop dining venues and the Din Tai Fung Canary Wharf flagship. Combining clear communication with rigorous technical coordination, Tony ensures that design intent is preserved from concept through to completion. He also brings cross-cultural insight through his ongoing practice between the UK and Taiwan.
Annette Su
Annette is an Interior Architect with more than 20 years of professional experience in London, specialising in commercial, hospitality, and lifestyle projects. As Design Director at Bureau de Hunch, she contributes strategic design insight and project leadership, drawing on her extensive portfolio of interiors across health clubs, restaurants, and retail environments.
Alongside her role at Bureau de Hunch, Annette is also a full-time member of Antarchitecture, where she continues to deliver major commercial programmes. Her involvement with Bureau de Hunch is positioned in a collaborative, non-commercially conflicting capacity, focused on knowledge sharing, cross-cultural exchange, and selective joint ventures.
Annette’s dual perspective enables her to bridge operational realities with creative ambition, ensuring that projects balance design excellence with practical delivery.
Yu-Shan Su
Yu-Shan is Product & Marketing Director at Bureau de Hunch, where she focuses on developing markets, strengthening client relationships, and expanding the studio’s reach. With a background in landscape and product design at Central Saint Martins, she blends creative awareness with business insight to help the practice connect with diverse audiences.
Her day-to-day work centres on opening new markets and fostering collaborations, ensuring Bureau de Hunch remains approachable, people-focused, and aligned with both cultural and commercial opportunities. Yu-Shan’s role reinforces the studio’s friendly image while supporting its growth in Taiwan, the UK, and beyond.