Shake Off Dog Washing Station | Architecture Inspiration
Shake Off Dog Washing Station by Luigi Ippoliti and Rosita di Mizio

Shake Off Dog Washing Station

Iron A' Design Award Winner 2025

Moving across this outdoor hospitality landscape, three bold, colorful structures command attention, positioned at regular intervals across a carpet of vibrant green grass, beneath a canopy of mature trees whose leaves create dappled patterns suggesting pleasant, temperate conditions, starting from the left, a sunshine yellow structure rises approximately two meters tall, its form suggesting a sturdy rectangular volume made from smooth material like molded plastic or composite, warm like a summer afternoon, the structure features a large curved opening, almost like a friendly mouth or embracing arms, through which you can see a white dog standing on an interior platform, the platform appears textured for traction, perhaps feeling rough like outdoor matting underfoot, beside this yellow unit stands a businessman in a dark navy suit, providing human scale reference, his presence suggesting these structures integrate into everyday professional environments, moving rightward, a child sits cross-legged on the grass between the first and second units, small and relaxed, adding domestic warmth to the scene, the second structure emerges in clear sky blue, cool and fresh like a winter morning yet inviting, matching the yellow unit in size and general form but distinguished entirely by its serene cyan color, another white dog occupies this blue chamber, visible through its own generous curved aperture, the interior space appears well-lit and open, reducing any sense of confinement, continuing right, the third structure presents in vibrant magenta pink, warm and energetic like sunset clouds or fresh spring flowers, this unit too houses a white dog, and notably displays a glossy, reflective surface that catches ambient light, suggesting a smooth, cool-to-touch finish like polished plastic, each structure features practical details including what appear to be grooming tools mounted on interior walls, textured surfaces, and thoughtful proportions that allow human caregivers to reach comfortably while keeping animals secure, beneath each unit, a dark horizontal element suggests drainage or structural base, grounding these colorful volumes to the earth, the grass throughout reads as freshly maintained, soft and yielding, while the trees rising behind create organic contrast to the geometric precision of the washing stations, their trunks appearing rough as natural bark, their foliage suggesting the rustling sounds of gentle breeze, the background reveals a multi-story building with regular window patterns and pale facade, receding into atmospheric softness that suggests distance and context within a larger hospitality or institutional campus, the overall lighting appears diffused and even, suggesting overcast sky or indirect natural illumination that eliminates harsh shadows, creating comfortable viewing conditions and ensuring the saturated colors read at full intensity, the temperature feels moderate and pleasant, the kind of day ideal for outdoor activity, the spatial arrangement invites movement from left to right, each station offering similar yet individualized experience through color differentiation, together the three units create a sense of rhythm and repetition that suggests systematic design thinking, practical infrastructure elevated through joyful aesthetic consideration.

Shake Off is a dog washing station designed with a zoo anthropological approach, based on a deep understanding of the human-animal bond and its influence on product design. It integrates solutions that promote the psychological, emotional, and physical well-being of dogs. Made from r-PETG, a recycled polyester reinforced with 30% fiberglass, it offers strength, sustainability, and high durability thanks to its UV resistance. The manufacturing process utilizes LFAM 3D printing technology.