Collective Rebuild is set within the Old Oak and Park Royal development in West London. Due to issues in supplying mass housing, the area will face the serious environmental issue of furniture waste as the ‘fast furniture’ industry (for example, IKEA) agitates consumers into buying with excessive regularity. This project seeks the opportunity to re-examine the furniture shopping experience by inviting consumers to input into the system by recycling old furniture, and through a collective process of designing and innovating, new pieces of furniture are ready to be taken home again. The unique location next to a public square also allows the project to become a key community space that tightens the bond between residents.

In addition, the project re-examines the circulation of timber as a construction material and aims to prolong its lifespan by repurposing waste timber as construction material. This is opposed to energy recovery or landfill, which are the most common treatments today. The design aims for energy-efficient construction by introducing natural ventilation, minimal groundwork, and simple connection details for a sustainable future.