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?

• Safety in Cans 02

  Ragged and potentially dangerous remains of public park boundary fencing are made safe for passers-by (especially wobbly cyclists and …

• Rubbish Day Hook

  Hanging wire hook for putting out the rubbish for collection. Attached to the wall with bent wire hooked over …

• Safety in Cans

  Reinforcing rods for the concrete block wall of a new house are made safe for passing eyes with the …

• Wire Pot Plant Hangers

  Wire twisted into pot plant holders to decorate roadside residential fencing.

• Hose Storage

  Functional adaption of park tree for maintenance equipment storage in a run-down apartment complex just off the high-fashion avenue …

• Lunchtime Signage

  Signs advertising local restaurants lined up and stabilized over pedestrial railing. A system which also keeps them off the …

• Customized Gate

  No grass to stick a yard light in? Always wanted more of textured, opaque look for that front gate? This creative …