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?

• Rubbish Bin Protection

  A plastic grill tray halved and then fastened together with plastic twist ties (presumably) acts as a guard against …

• Solar Lit Driveway

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

• Annotated Trolley

  Trolley underbelly provides space for instructions on its own use – in this case, for use only within the …

• Dog Enclosure

  The dog has the run of the yard – kept in check with wire racks attached to the gate …

• Privacy in Plastic Scraps

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

• Customized Gate

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