Architect Tan Yamanouchi from AWGL is the mind behind the Cat Tree House, which is located in the city of Kamakura outside of Tokyo. It is designed for a couple who live with their two cats, which is also the main focus of the design, treating them as if they were clients themselves.
There were three main requests of the design, starting with the freedom to select their ideal temperature at any moment. The cats are also sensitive to various temperatures and move around to find their preferred spot. Secondly, the cats would want to have their own independence but also want to be close to their human family members. Finally, they desire safe spaces to retreat into.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Personalized-pet-spaces
- Opportunities for creating personalized spaces for pets to cater to their specific needs and preferences.
- Multi-function-pet-furniture
- Innovative designs that combine pet furniture with human furniture, offering convenience and integration.
- Eco-friendly-pet-design
- Growing demand for sustainable and environmentally-friendly pet products and designs.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- Collaboration between architects and pet owners to design homes that incorporate personalized pet spaces.
- Furniture
- Development of multi-functional furniture pieces that cater to the needs of both pets and their human owners.
- Pet Products
- Emergence of eco-friendly and sustainable pet products, including furniture and accessories.
