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?

• Roof Tile Planter

  Roof tile repurposed for apartment complex planter. I wonder if the tiles were saved from the houses that were …

• Astroturf Garden

  Astroturf wired to trellis forms the start of a simple and functional green wall. The mix of fake grass, …

• Wire Pot Plant Hangers

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

• Solar Lit Driveway

  Row of cheap solar lamps form driveway lighting when placed in drainpipe holders fastened to chainlink fence with wire.

• Customized Gate

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