Adaptable Futures
extending the life of our built environment
Storage of gloves, dustpan and pegs, secured to string. For use at garbage collection and recycling point of low-rise multi-family housing complex. The pegs are both stored, and act as storage devices – they are ‘just strong enough’ to hold … Continue reading
Metal window ledge/safety railing provides ample space for both storing cabbages (they are much sweeter when stored outside) and drying shoes. It’s inspiring to see delicious and practical use of a default safety fixture. This simple example gives us a … Continue reading
The boundary of a driveway modified as a pot plant display area and seat for outdoor BBQs. From Chris Berthelsen (a-small-lab)
Streetside storage for net used to hold community rubbish sacks on rubbish day. From Chris Berthelsen (a-small-lab)
Functional adaption of park tree for maintenance equipment storage in a run-down apartment complex just off the high-fashion avenue of Omotesando. From Chris Berthelsen (a-small-lab)
Cardboard box recycling tower constructed from salvaged metal rack and wood block for stabilization. Stool for reaching upper levels. This example is a note for a pamphlet on “Hand Made Aspects of Mass Produced Housing” by a-small-lab. From Chris Berthelsen … Continue reading
Repurposed tv unit houses library of rescued reading material, and acts as storage space for cleaning tools and items that rubbish center workers want to keep for themselves. Hand made sign reads “Please don’t take the stuff inside this cabinet … Continue reading