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Barkitecture

Auctioned by Bonhams

A stunning architectural exhibition and competition of cutting-edge kennel design that brings together the great and good of architecture and design, Barkitecture is spearheaded by Kevin McCloud MBE and The Duke of Richmond.

A unique competition

Now in its fourth year, Barkitecture is a unique design competition featuring an inspirational collection of 21st century kennels. Previous entrants have included such luminaries as Foster & Partners (responsible for the Gherkin, Apple HQ and McLaren Technology Centre), Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners (Lloyds Building, Pompidou Centre, Millennium Dome) and Love From design business comprising of Jony Ive (exHead of Design for Apple) and Marc Newson (industrial design guru).

All kennels are auctioned at the close of the event by Bonhams for Goodwoof's chosen charity.

Barkitecture 2025

We're delighted that Barkitecture returns for its fourth year, and the 2025 theme is “From Nature; For Nature”. A collection of renowned architects are hard at work on their amazing and inspirational creations, ready to display them at Goodwoof this May.

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And the winner is...

The winner of 2024's competition was Rolls-Royce - Anders Warming with "Pet-All" which sold for £1,300 in the Bonhams Barkitecture Auction. The kennel that was sold for the most amount of money was "Dash-Hound" by Birds Portchmouth Russum Architects Ltd for £7,000. A total of over £37,300 was raised in aid of the 2024 Goodwoof charity partner, Jai Dog Rescue.