Dog House Shibuya -

: Visitors can freely view the exterior and the public park area. For those interested in the Artist Residency Tokyo (A.R.T.) programs or interior tours, contact is required.

: While the interior is a private residence (viewable by appointment only), the property's exterior is registered as an official Shibuya Ward park , making it accessible to the public at any time. dog house shibuya

Completed around 2012, the project is Kosuth's first-ever architectural work, created in collaboration with architects Claudia Hertrich and Ryo Shimizu. : Visitors can freely view the exterior and

: A short walk from Shibuya Station, situated near the intersection of two quiet residential streets. Completed around 2012, the project is Kosuth's first-ever

The (or "Mr. Waka's Dog House") is a unique residential building and permanent public art installation located in a quiet pocket of Shibuya, Tokyo. Designed by renowned American conceptual artist Joseph Kosuth , the structure serves as a personal residence for art promoter Joni Waka and a tribute to his late dog, Bacon, a vegetarian Irish Wolfhound who was a local celebrity. A Fusion of Art and Architecture

The project contributes to Shibuya's deep-rooted "dog culture," most famously defined by the at Shibuya Station. Like Hachiko, who waited nearly 10 years for his deceased owner, the Dog House stands as a monument to the bond between humans and their canine companions. Visitor Information