# Worldly Fish Tank Tables The Takuro Yamamoto Architects Aquarium is Awe-Inspiring By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takuro-yamamoto-architects-aquarium References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5918977/world-map-aquarium-makes-fish-think-they-can-swim-around-the-globe-because-theyre-dumb) & [takuroyama.jp](http://takuroyama.jp/index2.htm) The Takuro Yamamoto Architects Aquarium lets your fishy friends travel from Brazil to Hong Kong in one easy afternoon. The [lucite fish tank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel) has been delicately cut into the outlines of the global continents. The minimalist design blends seamlessly into any fish enthusiast's home. Although this [map-like abode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topographic-coffee-table) remains a concept, it would certainly be an eye-catching conversation piece. The transparent material allows home owners to enjoy the peaceful movement of their fish, while watching television and sipping on a hot cup of joe. The [hybrid table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seahorse-coffee-table) proves there are a number of creative ways to integrate pet homes into everyday furniture. There is one question that remains: how on earth do you feed the little buggers? Watch your fish explore the depths of the ocean in the Takuro Yamamoto Architects Aquarium. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Aquarium Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture companies to provide unique designs that integrate pet homes, such as fish tanks, into everyday furniture. - **Global-inspired Designs:** Opportunity for interior designers to create furniture and decor that incorporates global-inspired themes, such as the continents of the world. - **Minimalist Pet Homes:** Opportunity for pet product companies to create minimalist designs for pet homes, such as the lucite fish tank, that blend seamlessly into modern home decor. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Furniture companies can capitalize on the trend of integrating pet homes into everyday furniture, such as creating stylish aquarium coffee tables like the Takuro Yamamoto Architects Aquarium. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can capitalize on the trend of global-inspired designs by incorporating themes of the continents into furniture and decor. - **Pet Products:** Pet product companies can capitalize on the trend of minimalist pet homes by creating designs that blend seamlessly into modern home decor, such as the lucite fish tank. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sea-of-cortez-research-center.md) - [Creature-Like Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-center-table.md) - [Modern Desk-Friendly Jellyfish Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-jellyfish.md) - [Striking Limited-Edition Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-coffee-table.md) - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md) - [Ocean Abyss-Inspired Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abyss-horizon.md) - [Shimmering Oceanic Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-table.md) - [Eye-Tracking Informational Aquariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-aquarium.md) - [Fish Lifestyle-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-gills.md)