ArchiPET challenge: results are in!

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Dear Community Members,  

Our ArchiPET Challenge has come to a close, and it is safe to say that our Community did not disappoint. From playful animations to built custom pet spaces, your projects showed just how far Archicad can go when architecture and storytelling come together.

We invited you to unleash your creativity by designing architectural spaces tailored for specific characters or pets. After careful consideration, our jury selected four standout entries that best captured the spirit of the challenge. Each winning project demonstrates a strong architectural idea, a clear narrative centered on its characters, and thoughtful execution in Archicad.

“The Dynamic Duo: Willywilly & Louka” by @cuba

@cuba used animation and dynamic hotspots to bring a story of companionship to life. The minimal composition ensures that our attention stays on the relationship between the moving figures and the architectural backdrop, highlighting scale and proportion.

The interaction between Willywilly & Louka adds a narrative of companionship, suggesting everyday routines and shared paths. While understated, the animation encourages to read the façade as part of a continuous experience, offering a perspective on how Architecture is encountered over time and in context rather than in isolation.
@Magdolna Marosvari

Willywilly and Louka out on a walk is a great use of the dynamic hotspot! The wireframe look is interesting and adds a nice atmosphere. It might have worked even better if it didn’t overlap with the background but I loved them!
@Rumiko Shimo

“Cat stairs” by @_nique_

@_nique_ offers a carefully crafted response to the relationship between the house and Fee. The entry results in a narrative about how the space is tailored to Fee's movement and comfort, almost like we are Fee's friends coming for a tour. Custom stairs and access points show precise consideration of scale and circulation from the pet's point of view.

Thoughtful and highly specific response to Fee's needs. The composition combines technical drawings, renderings, and built environment, clearly communicating both concept and execution. Fee is not just placed within the space but actively informs the design, with elements like the custom stairs and access points demonstrating a deep consideration of movement and scale. The perspective allows the viewer to clearly understand and appreciate how the space is tailored, creating a warm and personal narrative that makes the design feel both functional and lovingly crafted.

@Magdolna Marosvari

“Cleiton really needs you to throw that ball” by @Julia Saldanha

Julia's entry centers on Cleiton, a playful dog who drives the scene, injecting humor and personality while still clearly communicating the intended use of the space.

This composition stands out for its playfulness and creativity, using an exaggerated close-up of the dog to immediately capture attention and add personality into the scene. It is unconventional, with the oversized foreground character dominating the frame - this slightly disrupts the readability of the architectural space but strongly emphasizes on the narrative. Cleiton effectively communicates the intended use of the outdoor area as a relaxing and recreational space. His presence creates a sense of energy and anticipation that helps the viewer feel the space as lively and welcoming.

@Magdolna Marosvari

“FBA office expanding” by @Diego Barreto

Diego turns a sophisticated office into a quietly humorous stage dominated by cats. The character hierarchy between humans and cats results in an ironic twist to the narrative.

It is particularly amusing that none of the carefully designed, ergonomic high-end chairs are actually used, subtly undermining their intended purpose. Although the space is clearly designed for humans, the scene suggests that in reality it is the cats who dominate and occupy it, displacing the intended users. The contrast between the refined cats and the abstract human figure reinforces this shift, emphasizing how lived occupation can override design intention and adding a playful, slightly ironic tone to the scene.

@Magdolna Marosvari

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Thank you to each Community member who joined the ArchiPET challenge, shared their inspired spaces, and supported fellow participants with a like. Your entries celebrated special characters, and also the flexibility and expressive power of Archicad when we design for the companions who share our homes and workplaces.

If this challenge has sparked new ideas, stay tuned for our upcoming Community activities. We can’t wait to see what you create next!

Graphisoft Community team