WINNERS: What an incredible weekend at Goodwoof 2026

May 19
1 min read

We’re proud to announce that HPW are the winners of the Bariktecture Kennel Award 2026!

Left-to-right: Kevin McCloud MBE (Goodwoof judge), Michelle Ogundehin (Goodwoof judge), Tim Peake CMG (Goodwoof judge), Sophie Matthews (HPW Architecture), Alex Urquhart (HPW Architecture), Bill Bailey (Goodwoof judge). Foreground: Hugo (HPW Architecture)

This event has been hugely special for everyone at HPW and reflects the truly amazing team we have here.

Understanding the brief around giving materials a second life through reuse and sustainability was central to our approach. The concept was inspired by our client Murphy, a rescue dog who was given a second chance, perfectly aligning with this year’s charity benefactor.

With that narrative at the heart of the project, we wanted the kennel design to reflect the same message, repurposing and up-cycling disused components into something meaningful, full of character, and engaging for visitors. The addition of the character film and interactive badges helped bring the story to life and create a deeper connection with viewers.

We’re also delighted that the kennel also helped raise money for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home at the Bonhams auction, supporting the incredible work they do for rescue animals every day.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported us throughout the weekend, visited the kennel, and shared such positive feedback.

And finally, thank you to Goodwoof for having us, and to the entire Barkitecture team for all of their support and friendliness throughout the process. It was an honour to be part of such a fantastic event.