Place Studio designs contemporary homes defined by clarity, material richness, and a strong connection to place.
We balance expressive design with meticulous detail, crafting spaces where light, landscape, and natural materials shape the experience of everyday living.
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Jacob Shaw
Founder
Master of Architecture
Jacob has a Master of Architecture degree from the University of New South Wales and has worked on various scale of projects from international football stadiums to tiny homes.
With over 15 years of experience in the construction industry, collaborating with clients is central to Jacob's joy in design, working together through design, certification and construction phases.
Outside the studio, Jacob is caring for his dachshund Ralph, and enjoys surfing, snowboarding, cooking, photography and travelling.
