Adaptable Futures
extending the life of our built environment
Astroturf wired to trellis forms the start of a simple and functional green wall. The mix of fake grass, struggling seedlings, generic decorative DIY materials, productive agricultural soils (background) in far west suburban Tokyo must hold hints for us. From … Continue reading
A packing strap tied to the railing and looped around the doorknob helps a tired and irritated mother with getting her groceries inside and enabling her muddy kids to undress before setting foot the cramped entrance. It also acts as … 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)
Repurposed tv unit houses library of rescued reading material, and acts as storage space for cleaning tools and items that rubbish center workers want to keep for themselves. Hand made sign reads “Please don’t take the stuff inside this cabinet … Continue reading
The dog has the run of the yard – kept in check with wire racks attached to the gate with wire, and a breeze block for stability. From Chris Berthelsen (a-small-lab)
Creating privacy from trash…