It's structure … however for canines
Japan House London's newest exhibit is a showcase of dog-friendly architecture, with kennels and beds designed by some of the biggest names in design
The "Architecture for Dogs" initiative has been running for some time and was originally launched by Muji Creative Director Kenya Hara. It was introduced eight years ago as an open source collection of blueprints created by various architects and designers but available for anyone to download and create.
Now the 16 designs are coming to London for the first time as part of an exhibition at Japan House London – where Hara is also Chief Creative Director.
People and dogs can check out kennels created by studios like Atelier Bow-Wow and architects like MVRDV and Sou Fujimoto. Many of the kennels are designed for specific breeds, for example Konstantin Grcic's dog dressing table, which contains a mirror in which vain poodles can admire themselves.
Above: Beagle House Interactive Dog House by MVRDV; Above: D-tunnel of Kenya Hara
Cocoon of FGMF
Wanmock by Torafu Architects
Some of the exhibits will be open for the pooches to interact with, including a number of designs that are still being considered. The exhibition is a good opportunity for some research into how successful they are.
Exhibition visitors who add shine to the designs can download the blueprints and recreate them at home – this is the best that many of us will accomplish when we own a Starchitect design.
Paramount by Konstantin Grcic, all photos by Hiroshi Yoda
Architecture for Dogs is open from September 19 to January 10; japanhouselondon.uk