Living on Reuse, looks at a new way to deal with rezoned sites in order to reduce building waste and to meet the new proposed Plot Ratio. Using architecture and construction methodologies as a medium between the pre-existing linear economic strategies, Living on Reuse sees existing buildings and its waste as a resource. Hence, rebranding waste as a part of a zero waste agenda for the users through architectural facilitation and program.

Being situated in an industrial zone, Hillview Repurposed the existing building stock, (Hillview Warehouse) to convert it into a private residential area, due to rezoning of the site. The project taps on the potentials of existing building that has high industrial strength and also salvages demolished building waste as a part of the zero waste initiative.

The zero waste initiative can be extended to its program by promoting Reuse, Repurpose and Remade values. As the site resides between two hills, a bridge traverses through the building which provides opportunities for the community to be a part of the zero waste agenda. Remake workshops are made available to the public for upskilling. The workshops are co-managed by social enterprise and people in need to transform waste into high utility valued goods.

Hence, the new development could demonstrate a new form of living that is centred around the idea of zero waste and community and a new way of approaching rezoned sites.