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FIXES http://a-small-lab.com/fixes Non-Intentional Design: Investigating alterations of space/objects at the public/private boundary in suburban Tokyo, Japan. A resource by a-small-lab.com. Contact: Chris Berthelsen chris@a-small-lab.com Fri, 18 May 2012 03:12:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Spray Cans, Lighters and Lightbulb Disposal http://a-small-lab.com/fixes/spray-cans-lighters-and-lightbulb-disposal/ http://a-small-lab.com/fixes/spray-cans-lighters-and-lightbulb-disposal/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 03:12:59 +0000 Chris B http://a-small-lab.com/fixes/?p=1722 Overview of hand made + recycled and repurposed equipment collaged together to form a fine-grained recycling center. Focus on spray cans, lighter, and lightbulb disposal baskets with hand drawn signage.

Materials: Baskets, Handdrawn Sign
Location: Setagaya, Tokyo.

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Materials: Storage Items
Location: Setagaya, Tokyo.

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Materials: Marker
Location: Setagaya, Tokyo.

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]]> http://a-small-lab.com/fixes/annotated-trolley/feed/ 0 Storage and Fire Saftey http://a-small-lab.com/fixes/storage-and-fire-saftey/ http://a-small-lab.com/fixes/storage-and-fire-saftey/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Chris B http://a-small-lab.com/fixes/?p=1713 Fire extinguisher stored right in the most flammable area. Salvaged bath/shower stool put to use as stand.

Materials: Bath Stool
Location: Setagaya, Tokyo.

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Materials: Metal Rack, Wood Block
Location: Setagaya, Tokyo.

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Materials: Laminated Paper
Location: Setagaya, Tokyo.

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Materials: Paper
Location: Setagaya, Tokyo.

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Cheerful handmade sign providing instruction on the correct way to recycle plastic bottles.

Materials: Plastic Crates, Coat Hanger
Location: Setagaya, Tokyo.

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Materials:
Location: Setagaya, Tokyo.

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]]> http://a-small-lab.com/fixes/free-decorations/feed/ 0 Cheerful Rubbish Center Signage http://a-small-lab.com/fixes/cheerful-rubbish-center-signage/ http://a-small-lab.com/fixes/cheerful-rubbish-center-signage/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 19:00:44 +0000 Chris B http://a-small-lab.com/fixes/?p=1693 Cheerful hand made signs instructing residents to (1) flatten plastic bottles and (2) remove the cap and label from plastic bottles before placing them in the recycling sack.

Materials: Paper, Pegs, Coat hanger
Location: Setagaya, Tokyo.

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