Overview

• The Flatpack World Championships debuted at Grand Designs Live in London on May 2, 2025, featuring eight contestants in timed furniture assembly rounds.
• Hayley McAuley, from Wigan, secured the title with a record-breaking 9-minute 33-second bedside table assembly.
• The competition included two rounds where participants built IKEA bookcases and bedside tables, showcasing speed and precision.
• Host Kevin McCloud awarded McAuley a golden Allen key medal, praising the event as entertaining and skillful.
• All furniture assembled during the event will be donated to the British Heart Foundation, aligning with the exhibition's philanthropic goals.