AF FIXES explores the notion of adaptability through the practical ways we tweak our surrounding environment. These often frugal, yet clever acts provide a platform to examine how our buildings, streets and neighbourhoods evolve over time in relationship to our dynamic human needs. What lessons can be drawn from these quotidian adaptations – what material patterns, functional classifications and connection types arise?

• Commuter Relief

  Tracks through the shrubbery that borders a newly constructed bus/taxi rotary in front of a suburban Tokyo train station …

• Tyre Bumpers

  Cut-off tyres guard against parking mishaps.

• Hand Made Shopping Map

  Hand made map showing shops and attractions in the center of Nagoya’s shopping district, Sakae. Various fonts, paper, and hand …

• Display/Signalling Chair

  Chair used to signal location of store, and display products…as well as discouraging parking.