Bog Oak,
Sculpture, 2026
Constructed from 4000 year old British bog oak. Untitled as yet. Made during my time In the UK.
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Reclaimed Tasmainian Oak
Furniture, 2024
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Photograph by Je Yen Tan.
English walnut (Juglans regia),
Sculpture, 2026
Carefully constructed from english walnut. Untitled as yet. Made during my time In the UK.
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Recylced Norway Spruce (Picea abies)
Furniture, 2025
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New Guinea Rosewood (Pterocarpus indicus)
Furniture, 2019
A round pedestal dining table to seat six. Hand crafted from ethically sourced rosewood, obtained through a local hobbyist in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
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Objects, 2024
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Narrm / Melbourne, Australia
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University of Melbourne
2024–2026
Grade: First class honours
Master of Architecture
Semester-long Exchange
TU Delft, Netherlands
September 2025–February 2026
Fashion, Interior & Industrial Design
Intensive program - European ATHENS Network
Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
November 2025
Bachelor of Design
Architecture – Major,
Environmental Design – Specialisation,
University of Melbourne
2020–2022
Dass.ign Studio,
Collingwood, Australia
2024–Present
Workshop Intern
Robinson House studio - Marc Fish,
Newhaven, East Sussex, England
2026
Student of Architecture
CO.OP Studio,
Collingwood, Australia
2024–2025
Student of Architecture
DRA Architects,
Coffs Harbour, Australia
2022–2023
VIVID Emerging Designer Awards
Decor + Design Melbourne
(Winner)
2025
Authentic Design Alliance Award of Merit
VIVID Emerging Designer Awards
Decor + Design Melbourne
(Winner)
2025
Henry and Rachael Ackman Travelling Scholarship
The University of Melbourne
(Recipient)
2025
Melbourne Global Scholars Award
The University of Melbourne
(Recipient)
2025
The Architect’s Chair #3
Buildner
(Shortlisted)
2024
Design Pathways Scholarship
The University of Melbourne
(Recipient)
2020
Powerhouse SHAPE
NSW Government
(Shortlisted)
2019
iTE - Intech
The Institute of Technology Education
(Shortlisted)
2019
Fulham, London
2026
Decor + Design
MCEC, Melbourne
2025
MSDX Winter
University of Melbourne,
The Outboard Motor,
2025
MSDX Summer
University of Melbourne,
Folding Chair,
2024
MSDX Winter
University of Melbourne,
Social housing project,
2024
“VIVID Design Comp – Meet the Winners!”
authenticdesignalliance.org/jacob-de-dassel-folding-chair-vivid-2025-furniture-winner-ada-award
Australian Wood Review (2025)
“Record Year for VIVID Comp in 2025”
woodreview.com.au/news/record-year-for-vivid-comp-in-2025
ArchitectureAU (2025)
“2025 VIVID Emerging Design Award Winners Announced”
architectureau.com/articles/2025-vivid-emerging-design-award-winners-announced
Australian Wood Review (2019)
“Jacob de Dassel’s Round Pedestal Dining Table”
woodreview.com.au/news/jacob-de-dassel-s-round-pedestal-dining-table
Last Updated 19.04.26
2026
1:20 building fragment model. Made entirely from recyclyed/found materials. acrylic dowel purchased and returned post photography.
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Kristine Augustin
Jacob de Dassel
2025
Quiet loops of a place that never stops moving.
Presence caught in response.
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2024
This proposal is an attempt to reimagine a conventional suburban layout to foster a sustainable and
community-focused living environment in Morwell. Integrating Country, multi-residential units, exterior spaces, and an energy microgrid, the design envisions a vibrant and conscious neighbourhood within Morwell’s industrial landscape.
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Jacob de Dassel
2024
A restrained reworking of facade and interior, using small moves to shift light, texture and spatial rhythm. The project focuses on low-impact materials and circular strategies, allowing the existing structure to stay present while introducing a quieter, more open workplace atmosphere.
Mia Clarke
Jacob de Dassel
2025
Rust, Rhythm, River;
JOHNSTON ST BRIDGE
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