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The loyalty and companionship they show us every day. It's a tall order. But a really cool house is a good start.
Abbeville Press
April 1999
On Sale: April 1, 1999
96 pages
ISBN: 0789203731
EAN: 9780789203731
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction
From miniature chateaus to modernist boxes, from
anthromorphic abodes to classical temples, this book
showcases nearly fifty one-of-a-kind doggy domiciles from
across America. A staple in backyards everywhere, doghouses act both as
functional architecture and environmental art. In addition
to suburban lawns, they have graced the rarefied grounds of
such notable residences as the White House and Versailles.
In Barkitecture, architecture and design writer Fred Albert
has collected some of the most inspired and fantastic
doghouses ever created. The book begins with an introduction that includes an
entertaining history of the doghouse, accompanied by
illustrations of noteworthy historical examples and some
comments on the practical aspects of doghouse design-those
elements that make a dog comfortable, both physically and
psychologically ("fang shui," for example). Four chapters
follow: "Putting on the Dog" highlights stylish period
reproductions; "Modern Barkitecture" includes cutting-edge
"Bowhouse" designs; "A Breed Apart" features houses inspired
by everyday objects; and the final chapter, "Puppourri,"
showcases goofy, one-of-a-kind structures that defy
categorization. Each house is illustrated by one or two color images and is
accompanied by a witty, tongue-in-jowl text that describes
the structure's design and building materials, the creators'
inspirations, and their dogs' reactions. From miniature
châteaus to modernist boxes, anthropomorphic abodes to
classical temples, it's clear that when it comes to a dog's
home, form is every bit as important as function. Make no
bones about it, Barkitecture is the ideal gift for
architecture hounds and well-bred doglovers.
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