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Check Out 8 Swanky Doghouses Designed by Austin Architects

These designs are up for auction with proceeds going to pet-friendly charities Safe in Austin, Lone Star Doberman Rescue and Austin Pets Alive

By Aaron Parsley
October 22, 2019

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Maison Palo Santo

Shannon Sleepwear

WCC

ELARIA

Oli Tea

ATX Leather Co

Music Lane

Alchemy for the Home

Eco Estate Jewelry

Milk & Honey

Matcha Yall

Long Hill Wagyu

Aesop at Domain Northside

The Garten

Texas Hill Country Olive Co

Verdadero Tequila

Coloring Austin

APIS

The Mercantile at Mill + Grain

Lake Austin Spa Resort

Joy Gift Shoppe

William Paul Floral Design

Kindred Spirits

L Majors

CRUX Climbing

Still Austin

Zilker Belts

Usually being “in the dog house” is a bad thing. Not anymore!

Nulo Barkitecture Austin returns Sunday, October 27, for its 15th annual celebration, silent auction and fundraising event showcasing custom doghouses created by some of the city’s foremost architects, builders and designers. We’ve picked out some of our favorites in the photo gallery above.

The event, which is free and open to the public, includes a “dogstume contest” with prizes up for grabs for the best-dressed pups. Shop Austin pet stores or hang out BarkLounge, where guests and pets can make new friends over drinks and bites from local food trucks. You can also have your dog’s picture taken by S. Robertson Pet Photography for $40.

Proceeds from the silent auction and pet portraits go to Safe in Austin, Lone Star Doberman Rescue and Austin Pets Alive. Austin Subaru will also present an award to one of these charities chosen by the designer whose doghouse earns the highest bid.

This year you can bid online through eBay so take a look at the items, pick a palace your pet would love and place a bid.

Architect Jamie Chioco, blogger Camille Styles, Austin Home editor Madeline Hollern, Good Day Austin weekend anchor Tania Ortega and Studio 512 hosts Rosie Newberry and Stephanie Gerry will serve on a judges’ panel and award prizes to the doghouse designers in several categories. The public can also vote on their favorite.

Pack your pooch and head to Nulo Barkitecture Austin on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Fair Market at 1100 East 5th Street.

If you’re feeling like a top dog and want to get a first look at the custom doghouses, stop by The Belmont (305 W. 5th Street) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a pre-view party on Thursday, October 24. You can get a sneak peek at a handful of the doghouses up for bid this year and enjoy cocktails and food from Tacodeli. Tickets for the preview party are available here.