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?

• Packing Strap Door Stopper

  A packing strap tied to the railing and looped around the doorknob helps a tired and irritated mother with …

• Rubbish Day Hook

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

• Wire Pot Plant Hangers

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

• Streetside Net Storage

  Streetside storage for net used to hold community rubbish sacks on rubbish day.