# Earthquake-Inspired Shelving Tembolat Gugkeav's Tectonic Bookcase is Precariously Balanced By Meghan Young | Published 2011-12-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tectonic-bookcase References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/05/after-the-earthquake/) & [tembolat](http://tembolat.com/gallery/101/) For those who like to live on the edge, the Tectonic Bookcase is the perfect piece of furniture for any home or office space. [Inspired by earthquakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuff-pencil-cabinet), the Tectonic Bookcase looks like it is about to topple over at any second. Nevertheless, its [precariously balanced aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-storklinta) is simply part of the overall design. Not only is it playfully unique, the Tectonic Bookcase could easily be used to mask a person's mess either in a bedroom, office or wherever else it is placed. The Tectonic Bookcase even boasts [illuminating shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life) that help brighten up dark rooms or that can be used as a nightlight as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Precariously Balanced Furniture:** Designing furniture with precarious balance can create a playful and unique aesthetic. - **Disguise Furniture:** Creating furniture that can be used to hide messes provides a practical solution for organizing spaces. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Incorporating features like illuminating shelves can enhance the functionality of furniture and improve the ambiance of a room. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore designing furniture with precarious balance to create visually intriguing spaces. - **Home Organization:** Companies specializing in home organization can develop furniture that helps disguise messes and maintain tidy spaces. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can incorporate innovative features like illuminating shelves to enhance the functionality and aesthetics of their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hullabaloo-bookshelf.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheft.md) - [Twisting CGI-Designed Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookscrew-sideboard.md) - [Sliding Wintery Landscape Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manhwabang-bookshelf.md) - [Speaker-Inspired Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lloyd-tex.md) - [Room-Dividing Bookshelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frquence-shelf.md)