Morris Architects
Barkitecture, It’s a Ruff Life
If you thought that stylish living for pets began and ended with couture rain coats, high-design pet carriers, and organic day spas, you can now add innovative, state-of-the-art doghouses to the list. For years, creative individuals have been using their talents to design and build functional (and stylish) doghouses for their four-legged friends. Last year, Houston Pavilions hosted its first Barkitecture design competition, bringing together designers, architects, builders and artists who constructed dozens of unique homes for man’s best friend. Here are a few of the houses from last year’s competition:
Page Southerland Page
Harrell Architects
Newberry Campa
Dump Truck
English Associates
Architects Without Borders
This year, Barkitecture is back and seeking participants for its second annual competition on Saturday, October 23. If interested, please visit barkitecturehouston.com to sign up by August 1 and learn more about participating. All houses will be publicly displayed at Houston Pavillions and auctioned off in a silent auction benefiting Pup Squad. While there is no entry fee, participants are asked to cover the costs associated with designing and building the doghouse. Doghouses can be as wild, crazy, conservative or refined as you can imagine. Aside from raising much-needed funds for charity, the doghouses will also be eligible to win Peoples’ Choice, Kid’s Choice, and Best of Show awards. Better yet, if design is not your thing, you can attend a “Yappy Hour” event from 5pm to 8pm on Friday, October 22.
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