Peer Choice & Practical Excellence

Constructed from reclaimed plywood salvaged from discarded furniture and offcuts collected from local workshops, ReSeat celebrated the character of reuse. Instead of masking imperfections, it preserved every grain and mark, allowing traces of the material’s previous life to deepen its narrative.

At the heart of the piece was a built-in chessboard, which invited passersby to pause, sit, and engage. A removable cushion, made from locally produced cotton fabric and repurposed foam, introduced comfort and versatility, allowing ReSeat to shift easily from stool to table to storage. Its low, compact proportions encouraged grounding and closeness, fostering the kind of informal interactions that bring people together.