"Earthquake Proof Table", a project of Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem
designed to give a superior level of protection in the event of an
earthquake, was admitted into the permanent collection of the MOMA.

The board of the Museum of Modern Art in New York (MOMA) inducted the
“Earthquake Proof Table” into its permanent collection of the department of
architecture and design.

“The Earthquake Proof table” was a joint development of Arthur Brutter, designed as part of his final schoolwork project, and his lecturer Ido Bruno
from the department of Industrial Design.

The table is designed to give a superior level of protection in the event of
an earthquake, resulting in mass structural failure. In such a scenario,
people taking shelter under the table have a much higher chance of survival.
The table is designed to withstand the impact and weight of immense objects
by flexing and absorbing the pressure.

The table in its current format is the development of Bezalel Labs Ltd,
center for research and development.

It was sent to Italy for a comprehensive assessment of stress thresholds, after which
it was further developed for a full process of commercialization.

For additional information please contact Bezalel Press office: 

Eila Eitan PR/+972-(0) 3-604-1114

info@eilaeitan.co.il

Media Coverage :

Colbert Report  Feb 27, 2013 : Paola Antonelli, MoMA's Architecture and Design senior curator talks about  the earthquake-proof school desk (Starting 4:15).

NY Times, March 6th, 2013