Group 39
PLASTIC SHED

Developing modular furniture crafted from recycled plastic, emphasising functionality and replicability. Our aim is to produce IKEA-style assembly instructions for our designs, promoting plastic recycling at a wider scale, increasing our social impact. Locally, we seek to engage the Stockport community in recycling and create meaningful interactions, while showcasing innovative solutions for plastic waste. Skills: • Creative Problem Solving • Iterative Sketching • 3D Modeling • Professional Presentation • Time Management • Organisation

Gracie D / Ian Wing Seng T / Nur Hazirah Binti AS / Pengcheng Y / Rebecca G / Sze Yik L

Pengcheng Y
Course: MArch 1
Atelier: CPU
Hi, I'm Yang Pengcheng.
I was born in Shandong, China, and graduated from Wenzhou-Kean University. During my undergraduate studies, I had some work …More
Posted 5 Mar 2025 17:05
Sze Yik L
Course: MArch 1
Atelier: Flux
Hi I’m Kay.
I went to University of Plymouth for my undergrad. After that I went for work in both architectural design firm and interior design firm …More
Posted 5 Mar 2025 17:08
Rebecca G
Course: MArch 1
Atelier: SKN
Hi, I’m Becky Goode, a Master of Architecture student at MSA, studying in atelier Some Kind of Nature. My work focuses on sustainability, with a particular …More
Posted 5 Mar 2025 17:10
Nur Hazirah Binti AS
Course: MArch 1
Atelier: &RCHITECTURE
Hi, I'm Hazirah. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and have several years of professional experience …More
Posted 5 Mar 2025 17:11
Ian Wing Seng T

Course: MArch 1
Atelier: NSH
Hi I'm Ian born and raised in Malaysia and completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne. Worked in practice on the adaptive reuse …More
Posted 5 Mar 2025 17:12
Gracie D
Course: MArch 1
Atelier: SKN

Hi, I’m Gracie!
I grew up in Spain but now live 20 minutes away from Manchester. My interests include bioaugmented design and designing with the …More
Posted 5 Mar 2025 18:21
Pengcheng Y
Team Intro

We are Group 39, working in collaboration with the non-profit organisation Plastic Shed to explore the potential of community donated recycled plastic as a material for …More
Posted 6 Mar 2025 13:43
Pengcheng Y
Partners Intro

Plastic Shed, the UK's first high-street recycling centrea.
Its creative inspiration comes from two outstanding projects, Precious Plastic and Men Sheds. Rachel …More
Posted 6 Mar 2025 13:50
Pengcheng Y
Project Intro

Plastic Shed is very open-minded about what we are going to produce based on using recycled plastic and what waste plastic could be brought. As they are planning to …More
Posted 6 Mar 2025 13:53
Pengcheng Y
March 13
SITE VISITVISIT
We met with Caitlin at her new store on this day. She enthusiastically introduced to us the large wall art she had previously made near the store using various …More
Posted 26 Mar 2025 18:30
Pengcheng Y
ACTION PLAN: WEEK 1

We have prepared an activity plan for the furniture making activity in May. The picture shown is a simplified version of the plan for the first week, which mainly …More
Posted 26 Mar 2025 18:31
Pengcheng Y
ACTION PLAN WEEK2

This week we will focus on making more detailed plans based on the design and installation of the solution selected last week, making the solution feasible. These …More
Posted 26 Mar 2025 18:32
Pengcheng Y
May 12

Tday, all the students gathered at MTC in the morning. After a quick introduction and some icebreaker activities, we took the bus over to the site to meet with Caitlin. She …More
Posted 12 May 2025 21:11
Pengcheng Y
Questions to get you thinking!

What spatial issues will our design improve for the Plastic Shed?

How can the recycling of plastics as a material be meaningfully used in our design?

Who …More
Posted 12 May 2025 21:35
Pengcheng Y
May 13th (morning)

After coming back from Stockport, today we split into groups to design furniture using plastic as the main material. During the brainstorming session, we tried …More
Posted 13 May 2025 16:59
Pengcheng Y
May 13th (afternoon)

In the afternoon, we shared our ideas as groups and kept refining them along the way. Then, we picked four projects to focus on and got ready to make physical …More
Posted 13 May 2025 17:11
Sze Yik L
May 14th

We kicked off the day by announcing the four furniture ideas we’ll be developing further: the weaving lounge, a workshop table and chair set, a chandelier, and a pegboard …More
Posted 14 May 2025 19:57
Sze Yik L
May 14th (Sidetrack)

Let’s grow fungi!!! A little side track from our main activities today—we joined a fungi planting workshop hosted by FungALL after our presentation with …More
Posted 14 May 2025 20:09
Pengcheng Y
May 15th (morning)

Today, we headed back to Stockport! In the morning, we helped clean up Caitlin’s awesome bottle cap mural from last year.

Not only did this bring the artwork …More
Posted 15 May 2025 22:00
Pengcheng Y
May 15th (afternoon)

After lunch, we jumped in to help Caitlin sort through the raw materials. Then, the master’s students lent a hand to the undergrads, helping to refine the …More
Posted 15 May 2025 22:21
Sze Yik L
May 16th (Morning)

Today, we moved on with adding more details towards our furniture design. We test out our ideas with making both physical and digital models. By then, we have …More
Posted 16 May 2025 20:43
Sze Yik L
May 16th (Afternoon)

TGIF! So we decided to have pizza together to end our working week. What a productive week and well done everyone!!!
Posted 16 May 2025 20:45
Sze Yik L
May 19th (Morning)

Today, we kept working on our furniture design guidebook. The MArch teams shared a more polished version, giving us a clearer idea of what to include and how it …More
Posted 19 May 2025 15:18
Sze Yik L
May 19th (Afternoon)

Progress is coming along well. Each group has been developing their work, either through physical models or technical drawings, depending on their chosen approach.
Posted 19 May 2025 18:05
Pengcheng Y
May 20th (morning)

Today in B15, work kept rolling, and another group is nearly done with their product models! The Master’s students are busy putting together store interior models …More
Posted 20 May 2025 16:12
Pengcheng Y
May 20th (afternoon)

In the afternoon, two groups showed off their product assembly manuals. These IKEA-style guides could really help Caitlin reproduce the products more easily …More
Posted 20 May 2025 16:17
Sze Yik L
May 21st

Today, we have test and explore another way to make the furniture prototype. We used laser cut machine to cut out the shape of our table and chsir set from a piece of plastic …More
Posted 21 May 2025 16:17
Sze Yik L
May 21st

A pleasant surprise today—we discovered that our volunteer work was featured by Stockport Council! We're truly grateful for the recognition and hope our efforts continue …More
Posted 21 May 2025 16:24
Pengcheng Y
May 22nd (morning)

We finally finished all the models as planned! They all turned out amazing — whether they’re ready to go on sale or used as functional furniture for the new store.
Posted 22 May 2025 17:27
Pengcheng Y
May 22nd (afternoon)

In the afternoon, we arranged the products in the store model to see the final overall effect. We also put together everything we’ve worked on over the past …More
Posted 22 May 2025 17:28
Pengcheng Y
May 23rd

Today we had the final handover with Caitlin, and she absolutely loved the designs! Every student is super proud of their own work and contributions — I really believe …More
Posted 23 May 2025 13:10
Sze Yik L
Product Description:

CHÅYA is a plywood and vinyl chair following the curving ergonomics of the body. The product is constructed without glue, only screws, for disassembly at end …More
Posted 23 May 2025 13:12
Sze Yik L
Product Description:

HÅLÖ is a modular and completely recyclable pegboard display designed in collaboration with the Plastic Shed for their new storefront. The panels are made …More
Posted 23 May 2025 13:13
Sze Yik L
Product Description:

MODLA is a modular style table primarily constructed out of recycled plastic sheets with a timber base, designed to be made without the use of glue, being fully …More
Posted 23 May 2025 13:15
Sze Yik L
Product Description:

SITTA is intended to be made fully from plastic modular pieces. These pieces will be able to join together without the assistance of any screws or adhesives, …More
Posted 23 May 2025 13:16
Sze Yik L
Product Description:

STORA is a modular hexagonal storage system. It can be used flexibly with horizontal, vertical and stacked variations, using 3D printed joints to hold the panels …More
Posted 23 May 2025 13:23
Sze Yik L
Product Description:

STÜNNÅ is a recycled bottle lid chandelier designed as a display piece reflecting the creative and sustainable vision of plastic shed. The colourful bottle …More
Posted 23 May 2025 13:24
Sze Yik L
Product Description:

SHEET is a robust, recycled plastic panel made from shredded plastic bottle caps, turning everyday waste into functional, eye-catching material. Each sheet is …More
Posted 23 May 2025 13:28
Pengcheng Y
This blog record starts with our introduction and expectations for the two weeks. On the last day, we hope to end the time with the introduction and reflection of each BA student. Let's …More
Posted 23 May 2025 13:30
Pengcheng Y
Oscar Sortwell

The past two weeks working in MSA Live have been invaluable to my experience at the MSA and architectural education. Working with a real client made my process in …More
Posted 23 May 2025 13:31
Pengcheng Y
Manon Evans

Hiya, my names Manon and I’m a first-year student at MSA. Over the last couple of weeks, I have thoroughly enjoyed working on our MSA live project with the Plastic …More
Posted 23 May 2025 13:33
Pengcheng Y
Shek Wing Chi

Hi, is Joy here, a postgraduate student in Landscape Architecture at MSA. I completed my undergraduate degree at Birmingham City University and spent two years working …More
Posted 23 May 2025 13:34
Pengcheng Y
Jessica Dillon

Hi my name is Jessica and I’m a first year student at MSA. During MSA live, I have loved working with the plastic shed, specifically on the chair. A highlight of …More
Posted 23 May 2025 13:35
Pengcheng Y
Iqbaal Kusi

Over the course of the last 2 weeks, I worked alongside my peers in BA, MLA & MArch to deliver a proposal to our client, the owner of the establishment known as Plastic …More
Posted 23 May 2025 13:36
Pengcheng Y
Ilham Noor Jamal Shamji

This project gave me a chance to try out a bunch of new things like injection moulding, growing mushrooms, and weaving a chair. I also got to build on some …More
Posted 23 May 2025 13:37
Pengcheng Y
Adam Batts

Hi, my name is Adam, I’m a BA1 at the MSA. Working with the MSA Live team for Plastic Shed has been such an exciting, inspiring process that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. …More
Posted 23 May 2025 13:37