Every year, when Kevin McCloud MBE and The Duke of Richmond announce the dates for Goodwoof’s Barkitecture competition, I can’t resist reaching out to the participating firms to get a glimpse of the creative dog kennels they’ll showcase. This year’s Barkitecture competition at Goodwoof welcomed a fresh face to the scene: ADAM Architecture, a Winchester and London-based practice known for its classical influences. ADAM Architecture’s submission at the show is a charming dog house with a rotating base that blends the elegance of Palladian villas with the practical needs of today’s dogs and their owners.
Dubbed Enduring Tradition, the dog house is crafted from natural materials like timber and thatch, with a tree-trunk column to accentuate the overall look of the structure. Beyond its raw material usage, the dog house design also incorporates a weathervane that not only adds an aesthetic touch to the kennel but also allows the dog house base to rotate. While it’s not clear at the moment whether it’s the dog that pushes the kennel to move or it moves automatically, we know that weathervane-guided rotation allows your four-legged companion to chase the sun, or avoid the wind with ease.
“We are thrilled to take part in this competition and explore the connections dogs have with both the natural world and their humans. Our concept reflects the elevated status of the contemporary dog in the family dynamic, reimagining the conventional kennel as a Palladian-inspired structure crafted from natural materials, to reflect an enduring tradition whilst protecting our woofy occupant from today’s changing climate and unpredictable weather patterns,” Darren Price, Design Director of ADAM Architecture, told Homecrux.
“For us, dogs are not just our pets, but cherished companions our lives revolve around, and they deserve a space that celebrates how much they mean to us. The kennel is a digital detox for dogs – a retreat into nature that mirrors the peace we all crave. We’ve loved having the excuse to spend more time with our canine colleagues,” he further stated.
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The portable design lets owners easily move it around the garden so the dog can soak up the sun or stay dry during a sudden rain. It’s also a perfect fit for the unpredictable British weather, keeping your pup cozy in any season.
It will be interesting to see if it will bid higher than fellow competitors like Conran and Partners and ECE Architecture. Whatever the case, the design is a pretty strong contender to win Barkitecture 2025.
