Adaptable Futures
extending the life of our built environment
Roof tile repurposed for apartment complex planter. I wonder if the tiles were saved from the houses that were demolished to make way for this multi-family housing. The mix of the communal apartments and the remnants of the independent house … Continue reading
Crumbling entrance archway held together with duct tape. From Chris Berthelsen (a-small-lab)
A railway sleeper positioned on top of two smaller pieces of wood forms an elegant and function bench in a Sendagaya park. The seating looks just too narrow to sleep on… an elegant solution to design restrictions on public seating … Continue reading
A railway sleeper attached to two circular pieces of wood by a large building staple creates a simple, elegant and functional bench in a Sendagaya park. From Chris Berthelsen (a-small-lab)
Easy-access step created with breeze block and concrete. Aging societies need to think about and experiment with ways to adapt their residences for deteriorating bodies. From Chris Berthelsen (a-small-lab)