Adaptable Futures
extending the life of our built environment
A plastic grill tray halved and then fastened together with plastic twist ties (presumably) acts as a guard against rubbish hungry crows in a park in Nakano, Tokyo. When a local in the park was questioned about this, she replied … Continue reading
Row of cheap solar lamps form driveway lighting when placed in drainpipe holders fastened to chainlink fence with wire. From Chris Berthelsen (a-small-lab)
Trolley underbelly provides space for instructions on its own use – in this case, for use only within the rubbish center area. This example is a note for a pamphlet on “Hand Made Aspects of Mass Produced Housing” by a-small-lab. … Continue reading
The dog has the run of the yard – kept in check with wire racks attached to the gate with wire, and a breeze block for stability. From Chris Berthelsen (a-small-lab)
Creating privacy from trash…
No grass to stick a yard light in? Always wanted more of textured, opaque look for that front gate? This creative home owner has customised her gate to allow it to hold a battery-powered yard light and while we assumed the bath rug was hanging … Continue reading