Build, repair, reuse, and manufacture better products together.
Circular Design Hive is a proposed Seattle-area shared production hub with industrial equipment, material supplies, workspace, education, storage, a thriving marketplace , and a cooperative-minded membership model designed to keep valuable materials in use and give network access across customers, designers and suppliers. Members have online scheduling for workspace, machines or supplies, able to share workforce for larger orders. Scalable Circular Manufacturing
Proposed Hub
10,000 sq. ft. shared production space
Designed for material storage, workbenches, studios, machine access, education, marketplace, offices, and small community gathering areas.
The Concept
A practical circular economy hub — not just a classroom, not just a maker space.
The Hive is designed to bridge repair, reuse, upcycling, responsible sourcing, prototype development, and small-batch production under one roof.
Textile repair & production
Industrial sewing, cutting, patterning, prototyping, sample making, and small production runs. Have your favorite pants fixed, or remade, get styled by your favorite Hive designer with a head to toe reused textile fit!
Reuse & wood waste prevention
PNW is rich in wood, we plan to support designers and creators to use C&D and other use useful materials- keeping them in circulation & out of the landfill. Equipment for new and repairs will be available to schedule in advance.
Circular material sourcing
Give members access to renewable, deadstock, salvaged, and responsibly sourced materials. Including our co-manufacturing companies using Wool, Hemp and Wheat Straw based building material manufacturing & panelized kit homes KiTerra.Co
Who It Serves
A hive for people and businesses who need tools, space, and materials.
Members could include designers, product developers, repair professionals, students, small brands, suppliers, educators, circular economy partners, and skilled production workers.
Location Strategy
Near Seattle’s industrial backbone, without disrupting port activity.
We are exploring Seattle-area industrial locations with strong access to suppliers, makers, transit, logistics, and potential public engagement — ideally near the port, rail, warehouse, or industrial zones while remaining a good neighbor to freight movement and port operations.
Get Involved
Help shape Seattle Circular Design Hive today, let us know your thoughts, and stay posted with updates and requests for input.
We are gathering interest from future members, equipment partners, suppliers, funders, educators, developers, public agencies, and circular economy allies.
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