Sallie Trout has built a whimsical bookcase that is accessible only by using a bosun's chair, which is often used by construction workers and window cleaner's. Designed and constructed for a house in Austin called the Jackalope Ranch, it is unlike any bookshelf I have ever seen before.
Fun and playful, Sallie Trout's original bookcase is definitely not for everyone. Although it would be great for family homes, it would need to be supervised by adults if used by children. Created in place of stairs, the hole became home to this very tall bookshelf. It seems as though Sallie Trout wanted to make this home adventurous and daring.
Completely unique, Sallie Trout's bookcase shows that some people are looking for homes that can be converted into mini playgrounds, which makes it more meaningful to each owner.
Inaccessible Shelving Architecture
Sallie Trout's Bookcase is Reached by Using a Bosun's Chair
Trend Themes
1. Interactive and Engaging Home Designs - Designing homes in a way that makes them more playful and interactive can be a disruptive innovation opportunity.
2. Innovative Furniture Designs - Creating unique furniture designs that add an element of fun and adventure can be a disruptive innovation opportunity.
3. Vertical Storage Solutions - Developing unconventional storage solutions such as vertical structures like Sallie Trout's bookshelf can be a disruptive innovation opportunity.
Industry Implications
1. Home Construction and Design - The home construction and design industry can capitalize on the trend of playful and adventurous designs in homes.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies can explore innovative designs like Sallie Trout's adventurous bookshelf to add an element of fun to their furniture designs.
3. Storage Solutions and Accessories - Companies that specialize in storage solutions and accessories can capitalize on the trend of vertical storage structures like Sallie Trout's bookshelf in their product designs.