Each year, Austin does an event that combines two of my favorite things in life: architecture/design + dogs. It’s a called Barkitecture, and local builders and design/architecture firms create little home’s for man’s best friend to raise awareness and money for local animal shelters. Truly there are some amazing, one of a kind creations! Submissions are judged by a panel and prizes are awarded for categories such as Most Unusual and Best in Show. Take a peek at some of the interesting buildings and contest winners from 2012:

I can’t wait to go this fall!

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A Doggie Farmhouse

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Dog Cube Condo by Gensler

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Rex Box – Greenest Design

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The Woof Stream

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The Barkelow – Best Fundraiser

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Doggone Vault – Best in Show

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Photos from Kara Mosher for Houzz and Barkitecture’s website.

See this other site for more pix from the event!