fixes

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.
  • Seating and Potplant Space

    The boundary of a driveway modified as a pot plant display area and seat for outdoor BBQs.
  • Hose Storage

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