Starting from the start 002. Facing the mountain of waste

On October 29, 2020, we visited a construction site in Guishan, Taoyuan, to begin our material collection journey. Upon arriving, we were led to the basement, where we were met with a "mountain of waste" piled high with discarded materials. Faced with this scene, we weren’t sure where to begin, concerned that we wouldn’t be able to find suitable materials.

Fortunately, after further discussions with the site workers and sharing our plan to recycle construction materials and give them new life, we were able to successfully collect many discarded formwork pieces. These formwork panels, originally used for pouring concrete, showed the marks of time and construction. They have the potential to be transformed into unique elements for furniture or decorative designs in the future.

In addition to the formwork, we also discovered some special materials, such as spools. These spools, originally used for winding electrical wires and steel cables, are strong and have unique shapes. This sparked our imagination for their potential reuse. Perhaps these materials could be transformed into art installations, light fixtures, or other creative pieces, becoming highlights in a space.