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Architecture may have its roots in sheltering humans from the elements, but that is not to say that architecture is for humans alone. Around the world, there are numerous examples of buildings and shelters designed by architects for other species. Some of these can be whimsical, such as the Dogchitecture exhibit by 10 Mexican architecture firms back in 2013, or the series of BowWow Haus kennels designed by over 80 architects back in 2017, including Zaha Hadid Architects. But others are designed for a more direct impact.
From equine pavilions to bear sanctuaries, cricket shelters to cat cafes, architects have in recent times been employed to create spaces that cater for the needs of animals of all sizes and – temperaments. Take a look at 20 examples below.
Kennels / Atelier GOM
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Reconstruction Design of Wuhan Stray Animal Base Adoption Area / UAO Design
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Hotel Equino / Gabarra Arquitectes
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39186 Vacant Rooms / VAPAA Collective
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The Cultural Courtyard - Elephant World / Bangkok Project Studio
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Educan School for Dogs, Humans and Other Species / Eeestudio + Lys Villalba
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Elephant Museum Elephant World / Bangkok Project Studio
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Strasbourg Zoo's Pedagogical Farm and Visitor Center / FREAKS Architecture
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Canine and Feline Hotel / Raulino Silva Arquitecto
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Næra Hotel, Chicken Coop / Leeko Studio
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Aviary and Stable Park El Encanto / DRAA
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House of Chickens / SO? Architecture and Ideas
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Sheepfold Bargerveen Barn / DAAD Architects
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Cat Café TRYST / Parallect Design
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Vietnam BEAR Sanctuary / COLE
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Animal Shelter and Pet Crematorium Lommel / Collectief Noord
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Equine Pavilion in Aulesti / ELE Arkitektura
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Chicken House / Tropical Space
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Jiyan Healing Garden / ZRS Architekten Ingenieure
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Cricket Shelter - Modular Insect Farm / Terreform ONE
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Note: Find more reference projects in this My ArchDaily folder created by the author.
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on February 21, 2020, and updated on March 2, 2022.