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Barkitecture
Competition won by Birds Portchmouth Russum Architects with Bonehenge
Presented by Mastercard
At the heart of Goodwoof will be 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.
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The Winner of Barkitecture
The winner was Birds Portchmouth Russum Architects with Bonehenge, sold for £2,500 in the Bonhams Auction on Sunday 29 May at Goodwoof. A little palace for cocker-spaniel, Illy, the challenge was to create something sustainable, provide generous lighting and harvest fresh rainwater for her dog bowl.
A total of over £30,000 was raised from the Barkitecture Bonhams auction in aid of the Goodwoof charity partner, Dog's Trust.
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 £250.00 and deliver the finished kennel to Goodwood for the event. The winning kennel will then be auctioned for our charity, Dogs Trust.
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Creating a barkitectural masterpiece
At its centre, in the spirit of Wyatt's building, will sit this inspirational collection of 21st century kennels, designed by the great and good of architecture. The display will be contemporary, innovative, ambitious and entertaining and be the subject of a Bonham's auction live at the event, at which guests can bid to own a barkitectural masterpiece, with proceeds going towards Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity (Registered Charity Numbers: 227523 & SC037843).
Dogs mean so much to their owners so I'm looking forward to seeing some fantastic designs to house them in style.
To this day, dogs can stay at the Hotel, accompany their owners in the restaurants, and even join our Members’ clubhouse, The Kennels. We thought that it was only fitting to dedicate an entire event to them, just as we do with cars and horses at our other flagship meetings.
As a team, we have a deep understanding of what really amuses our dogs. We know that they love playing together with their owners and with other dogs, getting plenty of exercise and fresh air, but each have their own personality.
Dogs mean so much to their owners so I'm looking forward to seeing some fantastic designs to house them in style.
Goodwoof
Saturday 20 May & Sunday 21 May 2023
Gates open 1000hrs
Gates close 1700hrs
The Kennels, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PN