Architecture for Dogs

Virtual Exhibition Tour

犬のための建築

Architecture & Design Natural World

Virtual Exhibitions

Explore architecture on a smaller scale in the Architecture for Dogs virtual tour

Featuring a collection of architectural designs for dogs by world-class architects and designers such as Ban Shigeru, Kuma Kengo, Itō Toyō and Sou Fujimoto amongst others, the Architecture for Dogs virtual exhibition explores architecture and design that can be joyful for both dogs and their human companions.

Architecture for Dogs was devised by Hara Kenya, President of the Nippon Design Center and Japan House Creative Advisor. The creation of this virtual 3D tour is supported by JTI UK.

Exploring the tour

Discover more about the designs, their intended dog breed clients and their designers by clicking on the information icons beside each exhibit. See the designs in action via the television screens along the walls - just click on their play icons and turn on your sound.

The floor arrows will guide you to see the next exhibit up close, but you can also hop between exhibits using the circular icons on the Gallery floor, or the carousel of portals along the bottom of your screen.

Don't miss the opportunity to come up with your own Architecture for Dogs design idea! Visit the virtual design bench in the Gallery to download our worksheet.

To immerse yourself in this exhibition, click on the full screen icon on the top right-hand corner of the tour.

In Depth

Who is Hara Kenya?

Originally Chief Creative Director for the Japan House project, eminent designer Hara Kenya is also President of Nippon Design Center, Professor at Tokyo's Musashino Art University and Art Director of MUJI. In the UK, Hara’s work has been exhibited in London at the Design Museum, the Science Museum and The Wellcome Collection. Hara is the author of several books including 'Designing Japan', 'Haptic' and 'White'.

In an interview with Japan House London, Hara Kenya discusses his inspiration and ideas behind the project.

'Architecture for Dogs' Roadshows

Coinciding with the Architecture for Dogs exhibition at Japan House London, an interactive display of four pieces from the exhibition is touring some of London’s most popular dog-walking sites in 2020 and 2021. Please check our website for updates on dates and venues.

Design your own architecture for dogs

In addition to viewing our Architecture for Dogs exhibition virtually, it is also possible to create and share your own Architecture for Dogs online. Download our worksheet below and draw a sketch or rough plan of your dog-friendly architecture - either digitally, via your favourite design software, or by hand by printing off our worksheet.

Download worksheet

Exhibition-related display at The Shop

Coinciding with the Architecture for Dogs exhibition is a new range of products at The Shop that aim to bring joy to dogs and their human companions. Guests can purchase and assemble their very own Wanmock, as seen in the exhibition and created by Torafu Architects, as well as a collection of dog-themed books and stationery, dog toys and accessories.

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Architecture for Dogs Virtual Exhibition Tour