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I am Colin Jeffrey, an experienced architect and designer based in Nye, north of Aarhus. Since graduating from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation in 2015, I have worked internationally across various scales of design, including architecture, interiors, industrial and graphic design. I founded Atelier Dessan in 2020, focusing on meaningful spaces for everyday rituals with a curious and thoughtful approach to architecture. My career has been enriched by experiences living and working in Switzerland, Japan, Denmark, and Scotland, collaborating on projects from intimate residential spaces to prestigious retail and hospitality interiors. I thrive on diverse challenges and have a passion for sustainable and innovative design practices.…I am Colin Jeffrey, an experienced architect and designer based in Nye, north of Aarhus. Since graduating from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation in 2015, I have worked internationally across various scales of design, including architecture, interiors, industrial and graphic design. I founded Atelier Dessan in 2020, focusing on meaningful spaces for everyday rituals with a curious and thoughtful approach to architecture. My career has been enriched by experiences living and working in Switzerland, Japan, Denmark, and Scotland, collaborating on projects from intimate residential spaces to prestigious retail and hospitality interiors. I thrive on diverse challenges and have a passion for sustainable and innovative design practices.

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I am Colin Jeffrey, an experienced architect and designer based in Nye, north of Aarhus. Since graduating from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation in 2015, I have worked internationally across various scales of design, including architecture, interiors, industrial and graphic design. I founded Atelier Dessan in 2020, focusing on meaningful spaces for everyday rituals with a curious and thoughtful approach to architecture. My career has been enriched by experiences living and working in Switzerland, Japan, Denmark, and Scotland, collaborating on projects from intimate residential spaces to prestigious retail and hospitality interiors. I thrive on diverse challenges and have a passion for sustainable and innovative design practices.…I am Colin Jeffrey, an experienced architect and designer based in Nye, north of Aarhus. Since graduating from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation in 2015, I have worked internationally across various scales of design, including architecture, interiors, industrial and graphic design. I founded Atelier Dessan in 2020, focusing on meaningful spaces for everyday rituals with a curious and thoughtful approach to architecture. My career has been enriched by experiences living and working in Switzerland, Japan, Denmark, and Scotland, collaborating on projects from intimate residential spaces to prestigious retail and hospitality interiors. I thrive on diverse challenges and have a passion for sustainable and innovative design practices.

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I am Colin Jeffrey, an experienced architect and designer based in Nye, north of Aarhus. Since graduating from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation in 2015, I have worked internationally across various scales of design, including architecture, interiors, industrial and graphic design. I founded Atelier Dessan in 2020, focusing on meaningful spaces for everyday rituals with a curious and thoughtful approach to architecture.

My career has been enriched by experiences living and working in Switzerland, Japan, Denmark, and Scotland, collaborating on projects from intimate residential spaces to prestigious retail and hospitality interiors. I thrive on diverse challenges and have a passion for sustainable and innovative design practices.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

Danish

Advanced

Work Experience

Founder | Architect MAA at Atelier Dessan

August 1, 2020 - Present

Architect, designer and founder of Atelier Dessan, focusing on meaningful spaces for everyday rituals with a thoughtful approach to human-scale architecture.

Head Architect MAA | Project Manager at Fredsted Studio

February 29, 2024 - August 29, 2025

Architect, designer and project manager for the extensive renovation and re-imagining of an exclusive Two Star Michelin Restaurant named Frederikshøj in Aarhus.

Lead Architect MAA | Industrial Designer | Project Manager at Design-Studies (Dinesen Lab)

June 30, 2023 - August 29, 2025

Design lead and project manager for diverse projects including bespoke brand-centric interiors, building systems, and furniture principals with a focus on wood waste recycling.

Architect MAA | Industrial Designer at Baks Arkitekter

March 31, 2020 - August 29, 2025

Project architect and designer specializing in realization of private villas, summer houses and interior details such as kitchen hardware and fitted carpentry.

Architect MAA | Project Manager at Space Copenhagen

October 31, 2019 - August 29, 2025

Interior architect specializing in restaurants, hotels, furniture, lighting design, and leading project management for residential, retail and hospitality projects internationally.

Model Maker | Apprentice Industrial Designer at Herzog & de Meuron

September 30, 2013 - August 29, 2025

Led design, construction and delivery of high-quality architectural presentation models and furniture; applied and taught model making and developed digital techniques in-house.

Assistant to Product Designer / Landscape Architect at Vogt Landscape Architects

August 31, 2011 - August 29, 2025

Collaborated on physical/material public elements and features in landscape and urban projects alongside renowned architects like Peter Zumthor.