Designed for the city of St. Louis, Missouri during the aftermath of the May 16, 2025 tornado, Chess re:Set combines waste materials with Geopolymer cement, a sustainable alternative to Portland cement, to create a new, resilient composite material that supports critical environmental goals and works towards decarbonization. The composite material is cast into chess pieces and boards intended for the home, as well as tables and large-scale sets intended for public gathering space such as parks to foster a sense of renewal and collective identity, demonstrating a community's adaptability and resilience.

This semester-long project completed during Design Studio3: Global Production was chosen for inclusion on Lot21.org.