AIA Newark and Suburban Invites you to Design/ Build Barkitecture for a Cause!
Call for Entries!
Calling all Architects, Designers, and Construction Professionals Design and build a unique pet shelter/pet furniture.
Are you passionate about design? Do you love pets? Do you enjoy building things? Now’s your chance to bring these passions together and create something that truly makes a difference! Newark & Suburban Barkitecture is the perfect opportunity to showcase your creativity while supporting animals in need.
WHAT IS BARKITECTURE
Barkitecture is a unique pet architecture competition that invites architects, designers, contractors, and other creative individuals to design and build innovative pet houses. Awards will be given.
These one-of-a-kind creations will be displayed and auctioned off at a fun, dog-friendly, family event on October 4, 2025, on the beautiful lawn and in the multi-purpose room of Union Congregational Church in Upper Montclair, NJ. 100% of the profit will be donated to Rescue Haven Foundation and PAWS, both of Montclair, as well as Associated Humane Societies, based in Newark.
This is a fantastic opportunity for contestants to demonstrate their creative, artistic, and problem-solving skills to the local community. Join us!
Dog houses Cat condos Bird houses
Your creative structure will be displayed at a family & dog friendly event on
October 4, 2025
1PM-5PM
On the lawn* and in the multipurpose room
Of the Union Congregational Church at 176 Cooper Avenue, Upper Montclair *
In case of rain the event will take place fully indoors at same location
Win prizes for
Best in Show
Greenest Paw
Craziest Cat
Fat Cat
People’s Choice
Graphic Bark
Help save animal lives
100% of net proceeds from this event will go to our partners:
Rescue Haven Foundation and PAWS, both of Montclair, and Associated Humane Societies of Newark
Registration Required
For more information and to register, go to AIANS.org