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Presented by Mastercard

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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. 

Kevin McCloud chats to one of the Barkitects
Kevin McCloud will host the Barkitecture competition at Goodwoof in May.
Cute golden retriever, Goodwoof dog event in Sussex.
Owner with his dog in front of The Kennels, Goodwoof dog event coming in May.

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.

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).

Meet a Barkitect - Barkitecture presented by Mastercard
Barkitecture presented by Mastercard - Kevin McCloud chats to Barkitect
Three dogs sat in front of The Kennels. Goodwoof dog event is coming to The Kennels.
Kevin McCloud stroking dog in front of The Kennels, hosting Goodwoof dog event.
Three dogs sat on the lawns at The Kennels, the host of Goodwoof dog event.
Dogs mean so much to their owners so I'm looking forward to seeing some fantastic designs to house them in style.
Kevin McCloud
Barkitecture presented by Mastercard - Kevin McCloud at The Kennels
Golden retriever sat in front of green door at The Kennels.
Dogs on lead with owner at The Kennels, hosting Goodwoof Barkitecture.
Dog sat outside The Kennels, hosting Barkitecture at Goodwoof dog event.

Why Barkitecture?

Goodwood has perhaps the finest kennels in the world, designed for the third Duke of Richmond by James Wyatt in 1787. Simply named, The Kennels, it was a technically advanced building, 'the most luxurious dog house in the world’, that included central heating, placing the welfare of the Duke's hounds well above that of his guests.
 
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.
The Duke of Richmond and Gordon
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.
Adrian Stoica
Four times Disc Dog World Champion
Dogs mean so much to their owners so I'm looking forward to seeing some fantastic designs to house them in style.
Kevin McCloud
British Designer and Television Presenter

Goodwoof

Saturday 28 May & Sunday 29 May 2022
Gates open 1000hrs

The Kennels, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PN

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