: The building's exterior literally resembles a large doghouse. It features Kosuth's signature neon text installations on the glass walls, often displaying philosophical quotes.
: 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.
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
: Tucked away on a sloped site between two narrow streets, the house is screened by trees and bushes, providing a calm contrast to the frantic energy of central Shibuya. Connection to Shibuya's Dog Culture
Dog House Shibuya Info
: The building's exterior literally resembles a large doghouse. It features Kosuth's signature neon text installations on the glass walls, often displaying philosophical quotes.
: 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.
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
: Tucked away on a sloped site between two narrow streets, the house is screened by trees and bushes, providing a calm contrast to the frantic energy of central Shibuya. Connection to Shibuya's Dog Culture
