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?

• Frugal Bird Feeder

  When combined with citrus, ashtrays, wire and gardening support rods form a system that fosters inter-species conviviality, and adds …

• Storage/Display with String and Pegs

  Storage of gloves, dustpan and pegs, secured to string. For use at garbage collection and recycling point of low-rise …

• Railway Sleeper Park Bench 1

  A railway sleeper attached to two circular pieces of wood by a large building staple creates a simple, elegant …

• Cardboard Recycling Tower

  Cardboard box recycling tower constructed from salvaged metal rack and wood block for stabilization. Stool for reaching upper levels.

• Privacy in Plastic Scraps

  Ground floor apartment balcony given privacy (for hanging out washing) through the arrangement of corrugated plastic scraps. From