The 'Barc' dog kennel is a high-end, design-conscious solution for professional pet owners to help them support their furry friend when bringing them into the office.
The dog kennel is characterized by its simple yet stylish form that includes a simple platform-style bed with an arched piece of slim plywood for the roof. The roof is kept in place with a series of timber dowels, while the whole piece can be collapsed down when not in use or to accommodate shipping and movement between locations. The dog bed responds to the changing lifestyle of professionals and the pet-friendly nature of many workplaces in a post-pandemic world.
The 'Barc' dog kennel has been designed by Foster + Partners with the help of Isokon.
Image Credit: Foster + Partners
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Pet-friendly Workspaces
- With the rise of pet-friendly workplaces, there is an opportunity for innovative doghouses that can blend in with professional offices.
- Design-conscious Pet Products
- As owners become more design-conscious, there is an opportunity for high-end pet products that can seamlessly fit into modern interiors.
- Portable Pet Solutions
- As more people bring their pets to work, there is potential for innovative, collapsible doghouses that make transport and storage easy and convenient.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Pet Industry
- There is an opportunity for the pet industry to provide more high-end, design-conscious products for pet owners who value aesthetics in their pets' accessories and furnishings.
- Architecture and Design Industry
- There is an opportunity for architects and designers to create more pet-friendly solutions for the modern workspace that blend seamlessly with the surrounding interior design.
- Office Furniture and Accessories Industry
- As more offices become pet-friendly, there is potential for the office furniture industry to create more portable, collapsible pet solutions that can easily be stored away when not in use.
