Barkitecture
An exclusive competition and auction held by Bonhams.
Don't miss out on this years' amazing creations.
At the heart of Goodwoof will be our unique competition, Barkitecture! A stunning architectural exhibition and competition of cutting-edge kennel design. Kevin McCloud MBE, who is spearheading the project with the Duke of Richmond, has invited architects from around the globe to enter.
The shortlist for 2024 is unleashed!
Once again, ideas for the stunning display of incredible architecturally designed kennels, meticulously built to house hounds on the go, have now been submitted by architects from New York to Thailand, Europe and here in the UK. We’re sure you’ll have your favourites, and your dog will enjoy trying them for size.
Barkitecture 2024
Barkitecture returns for 2024, with a brand new theme ‘Lounge Access: For the Jet-Setting Dog’.
Architects are being challenged to design a kennel that creates a sense of calm and tranquillity for dogs accompanying us on our travels. Now more than ever - whether short or long haul - our jet-setting pets are becoming frequent travellers on planes, trains, bikes and automobiles.
A collection of architects return to showcase their amazing and inspirational creations at Goodwoof.
A unique competition
Architects are competing for the ‘Single Kennel Design Award’ for a single or double occupancy dog kennel, open to registered architecture or design practices, especially those with dogs.
Practices are then expected to design, construct or procure their kennel for a maximum construction budget of £250 and deliver the finished kennel to Goodwood for the event. All kennels will then be auctioned at The Bonhams Barkitecture Auction for our charity, Jai Dog Rescue.
Last year's Barkitecture...
The winner was Gianni Botsford Architects with BASK, sold for £900 in the Bonhams Barkitecture Auction. The kennel that sold for the most was the 'Babboe Bike' designed by Charlie Mackesy, James Middleton and Babboe for £4,500.
A total of over £26,050 was raised from the Bonhams Barkitecture Auction in aid of the Goodwoof charity partner, Pets As Therapy.
Goodwoof
Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 May 2024
The Kennels, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PN